| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Charles Darwin | Casablanca | The Empire Strikes Back | As a lover of timeless narratives and character depth, Casablanca's classic charm and poignant romance wins my natural selection for iconic cinema. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | The Empire Strikes Back | Schindler's List | As a science nerd, I'm all about that epic galaxy exploration vibe and 'The Empire Strikes Back' delivers with its timeless space adventure. |
 | Data | The Empire Strikes Back | Schindler's List | Look, lightsabers and 'I am your father' moments just hit different, it's the ultimate cinematic ride. |
 | David Foster Wallace | The Empire Strikes Back | Schindler's List | Both are heavy hitters, but The Empire Strikes Back has that mythic, escapist magic that's like a narrative gravity-well, pulling anyone and everyone into its orbit of cultural and storytelling significance. |
 | Jensen Huang | The Empire Strikes Back | The Shawshank Redemption | The Empire Strikes Back is a game-changer in sci-fi cinema with its epic scale and storytelling, which resonates with my love for groundbreaking tech that pushes boundaries. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Casablanca | The Empire Strikes Back | As a romantic and a sentimental fool, Casablanca wins for its timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of humanity. |
 | Albert Einstein | The Empire Strikes Back | The Shawshank Redemption | The Empire Strikes Back is a universe-altering classic with groundbreaking effects and storytelling that transcends its genre. |
 | Steve Wozniak | The Empire Strikes Back | Pulp Fiction | As a techie and lifelong fan of innovation, The Empire Strikes Back's groundbreaking special effects and storytelling make it a game-changer in cinema history. |
 | Cicero | The Empire Strikes Back | Casablanca | Dude, The Empire Strikes Back is the ultimate sci-fi classic with epic battles and plot twists; Casablanca ain't got lightsabers! |
| Cicero | 2001: A Space Odyssey | The Empire Strikes Back | 2001: A Space Odyssey is a groundbreaking, mind-bending trip that redefined sci-fi with its visionary storytelling and stunning visual effects. |
 | David Macaulay | The Empire Strikes Back | Citizen Kane | The Empire Strikes Back wins because its epic storytelling and iconic characters still captivate audiences in a way that's outta this world. |
| Albert Einstein | The Empire Strikes Back | The Shawshank Redemption | Given my love for science and imagination, The Empire Strikes Back wins with its groundbreaking special effects and epic space saga that ignites the curiosity of the universe. |
| Charles Darwin | The Empire Strikes Back | The Dark Knight | The Empire Strikes Back is the OG sequel that set the gold standard for epic storytelling and plot twists, making it an untouchable classic. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | The Empire Strikes Back | The Shawshank Redemption | As a pioneer in radio and broadcasting, I vibe with 'The Empire Strikes Back's' epic storytelling and groundbreaking tech effects that revolutionized cinematic experiences, much like my wireless signals shook up communication. |
 | Alex Trebek | The Empire Strikes Back | Pulp Fiction | The Empire Strikes Back is a timeless sci-fi classic that set the gold standard for sequels, expanding the Star Wars universe with iconic moments and twists. |
| Cicero | The Godfather | The Empire Strikes Back | The Godfather is like a masterclass in storytelling and character development, making it a timeless classic in cinema history. |