GTAForums Film Survey

July 17, 2009

Ok I was a wee bit bored (ON A FRIDAY NIGHT?!) and decided to make a little topic to hear some of your general comments about films etc. Answer as truthfully and honestly as you can. It would be nice to see the different opinions of different people...

PLEASE USE SPOILERS WHERE NECESSARY

[b]Big Favourites[/b]

What is your favourite movie ever?:
Who is your favourite Actor ever?:
Who is your favourite actress ever?:
Who is your favourite Director ever?:
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?:
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?:
What is your favourite line in a film ever?:

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both):
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc):
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?:
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc):
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes):
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?:
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?:

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?:
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?:
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?:

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!):
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?:
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc):
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?:
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?:
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras):
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly?
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?:

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film?
What is your favourite scary moment in a film?
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film?
What is your favourite death scene in a film?
What is your favourite action moment in a film?
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film?
What is your favourite chase scene from a film?
What is your favourite stunt from a film?

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?:
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...:

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?:
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want):
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it):
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?):
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?:
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is):

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: Raging Bull
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Johnny Depp
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Sigourney Weaver (GET AWAY FROM HER YOU BITCH!!!)
Who is your favourite Director ever?: Alfred Hitchcock
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Seven Samurai
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: Blade Runner "Tears in Rain'
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: "The old man was right. Only the farmers won. We lost. We always lose."-The Magnificent Seven (Ok, it's based on Seven Samurai, but I prefer this version)

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): I use both. It's just random really.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): The story, without a good story, you lose the interest of the audience.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: 4-5 times a year
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Blockbusters and critically acclaimed dramas.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): Sequels and bringing back old film franchises. Why can't they leave them alone? Was there any need to bring back Die Hard? Rambo? Terminator? Tron?
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:70's. Some people call it the golden age of cinema, De Niro, Scorsese, Hoffman, Pacino, Cazale, Streep, Lucas, Spielberg, Coppola, Walken, Allen, Friedkin, Keaton all at their prime.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film? (original score only): 'Once Upon A Time in America' by Ennio Morricone
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: 'The End' by The Doors at the beginning of Apocalypse Now

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: T-Rex attack from Jurassic Park
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: Werewolf transformation from 'An American Werewolf in London'

Home Cinema

What do you watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): 32" LCD TV
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: No
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): currently migrating to Blu-Ray
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Already have
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?:140
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I try to buy limited editions/special editions as much as possible.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? Yes, I have The Wire, The Sopranos, King of the Hill, Band of Brothers, 30 Rock and Mad Men
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: King of the Hill, 30 Rock and Mad Men have yet to release all their series on DVD, currently awaiting that to complete the collection.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Alvy and the cocaine (Annie Hall)
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Head pops out the boat (Jaws)
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? "Shut up and deal." (The Apartment)
What is your favourite death scene in a film? Decapitation (The Omen)
What is your favourite action moment in a film? Bank Heist Aftermath (Heat)
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? Jessie and her owner (Toy Story 2 )
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? Popeye chases the sniper (The French Connection)
What is your favourite stunt from a film? Dam Jump (Goldeneye)

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: aintitcoolnews.com, Total Film and Empire Magazines and Twitter feeds, GTAForums
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: A replica stormtrooper helmet

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: 8-9 years
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): No more discs. It will all be download direct from iTunes, Blockbuster etc.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): Holograms would be nice, also a rise in independant filmmaking thanks to Youtube.
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): More 3D supported cinemas
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: Already made a name for himself on the indie scene and in a sitcom. But should become box office gold soon: Joseph Gordon Levitt
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Arrested Development: The Movie.

July 17, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: Impossible to answer really, but I'll off the top of my head I would say Lost In Translation
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: -
Who is your favourite actress ever?: -
Who is your favourite Director ever?: -
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Yes, favourite would have to be Amelie, though there are ALOT of other brilliant foreign films out there.
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: Museum Scene from Ferris Buellers Day Off
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: "Let's never come here again because it will never be as much fun. "

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): I usually say a movie is something like Transformers, where as a movie would be something like Let The Right One In. I guess I measure a film on quality then apply the relevant term.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Story is the biggest thing, a film can look beautiful but without a solid script to back it up, it is nothing.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Depends on amount of films I want to see, but upwards of 20 I would say. Nearly all on Orange Wednesday
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Comedy is prefered to see at cinema because it improves the enjoyment if you are sharing the fun with others. But I don't neglect to see a genre at the cinema on purpose really. If I have an interest in seeing it I will go and see it.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes):
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: I think 00's is probably the best, the range of films being produced nowadays is one of the industries strong points. Everything from blockbusters to independant films are seeing a great rise in numbers and are reaching much larger audiences then was possible 10,15 years ago. The quality for some may have dropped, but there are a lot of brilliant films that have been released this decade also.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: -
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: Almost Famous, after Russell gets back on the tour bus. Elton John - Tiny Dancer is playing on the stereo and slowly, everyone begins to sing along. It was strangely life-affirming for me.

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: Bullet time in The Matrix
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: Shelly (I think) being possessed in The Evil Dead
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: I can't see how they can really have a place, unless used to poke fun at older cinema.

Home Cinema

What do you watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): Mainly PC, also on proper tv (37" LCD TV)
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: Nah, use the TV speakers built in and PC speakers that came with my trusty Packard Bell.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: When the price goes down and I own something that can play Blu-Ray. Though I think that won't be any time soon.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: Mostly DVD, I have a few old school VHS though
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I tend to get the Collectors Editions of films if I have seen them before and liked them a lot - for example Collateral or Ferris Bueller.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly?: Got a few DVD series - mostly House. Picked up Gavin and Stacey series 1 for Â£2.50 once so..
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: Band Of Brothers (if that counts). Got both series of Dexter also.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film?: Dracula song in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
What is your favourite scary moment in a film?: Final scene in [REC]
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film?: Airport Reunion in Garden State
What is your favourite death scene in a film?: Wash in Serenity, Came out of nowhere. HE DID NOTHING WRONGGGGG
What is your favourite action moment in a film?: Helicopter fight in Crank
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film?: Goodbye kiss in Lost In Translation/ most of 5cm per second
What is your favourite chase scene from a film?: The Blues Brother chase
What is your favourite stunt from a film?:

Car crash in Collateral

Miscellanous Questions
Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: TotalFilm, Empire, Twitter, /Film, Digg, AintItCoolNews

Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: Sadly not, wish I did.

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: All depends when the next generation of televisions arrives, until they come Blu-Ray will have a stronhold.What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): Much the same as it is now. As long as DVDs stay cheap, it will have a place on peoples TVsWhat changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): 3D would be good, if used well - hoping Avatar brings a new age of good 3D usage. Up is meant to be a good example of good 3D too. Higher Def cameras would be good. I think more indepedant films will be coming too. New medias are also emerging as showcases for film - online etc. (Dr. Horribles Sing-a-long Blog for example)What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Rise of 3D films. And hopefully, fixing the air-con at my local Odeon. 2 summers in a row the thing has broken.Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: Ryan Reynolds seems to be going from strength to strength. Only a few years ago he was Van Wilder, now he has Deadpool and Green Lantern.Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Avatar, Distric 9, The Hobbit

July 17, 2009

Nice, hopefully everyone reads them all. I had fun reading yours, although for your favourite CGI the T-Rex was mostly animatronics wasn't it? I only recall a short bit when it's getting attacked by raptors at the end that was CGI and it looked alright I guess.

I've noticed I have a couple similar to yours:

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: The Deer Hunter
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Robert De Niro
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Sigourney Weaver
Who is your favourite Director ever?: Kubrick
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Seven Samurai
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: Probably the Terminator tech-noir scene or the bit in TGTBTU where Tuco is looking for the grave.
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: "Told you I'm never going back" from Heat.

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Film, movie feels like a cheesy american action.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): The actors and the director. You can have a simple plot but is amazing because of the actors and directing, but a really nice story can be turned to sh*t by them too.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Once or twice.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Blockbusters usually, I save all other types of films for DVD.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): It seems to be doing okay, but like you say the recent trend of remakes is getting a bit tiresome. Soon we'll see remakes of the remakes.
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: This is a hard one. Probably the 60's and early 70's, especially because some of Kubrick's best came out then and defines cinema to this day.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio Morricone
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: Ending of Heat, MASSIVE SPOILERS.

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: The massive monster that walks over the car in The Mist.
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: All the transformations in The Thing.
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: Yes, as long as they are touched up with CGI just a little bit. The old school effects make it seem like it's really there as an object and not just an image, while the touching up allows for some details to be more realistic.

Home Cinema

What do you watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV, sometimes PC.
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: No.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD, you put Laserdisc in for Slamman eh?
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: I don't think so, unless DVD is completely disbanded, which won't happen.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: I really don't know, probably over 250.
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): For films I really like I get the special edition (I have an awesome Taxi Driver one, comes with cool postcards too.) but for, let's say, action films I usually get the standard version.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? Childhood TV shows I enjoyed, Only Fools & Horses, TMNT, Fresh Prince etc
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: For Only Fools I have them all but for the other two I just have random episodes/seasons.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Well it's a bit over-acted if you watch it now, but on Airplane! when the woman playing guitar knocks the tube out of the boy who is ill. I used to piss myself so much.
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Evil Dead, when she's reading out the cards and she turns around possessed and starts floating. That sh*t me up as a kid. Or something from IT the clown scared me too.
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? Ahem, does the sex scene from Basic Instinct count?
What is your favourite death scene in a film? Deer Hunter spoilers: When Nicky dies at the end, very emotional for me.
What is your favourite action moment in a film? They're coming outta the goddamn walls!
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? Look at favourite death scene ^.
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? The end of Carlito's Way when Pacino is running away from those guys. Very tense.
What is your favourite stunt from a film? I don't really have one sorry.

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: GTAF
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: I have a small prop of Alien and the egg, a talking Grasshopper from A Bug's Life too, haha.

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: 10 years max I reckon.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): It'll become much bigger than it is today, and that's saying a lot. I'd much rather watch a film at home than go to the cinema.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): 3D will die off eventually then have a big comeback, CGI will dominate all actions films even more so than it does now, but there will always be hidden gems out there.
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Hopefully less sticky carpets.
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: I want to see Paddy Considine in more films!
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): District 9, shaping up to one helluva ride.

July 17, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: Spider-Man 2

Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Robert Downey, Jr.

Who is your favourite actress ever?: Jennifer Connelly...?

Who is your favourite Director ever?: Chan-wook Park

Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Oldboy

What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: Travis Bickle sitting infront of his television set watching Soul Train. Jackson Brown's Late for the Sky plays as he aims his gun at the screen, he pulls it back and rests it against his head. In the silence you get a glimpse of how sad and lonely this man is. I thought it was beautifull.

What is your favourite line in a film ever?: "Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy sh*t we don't need. We're the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War's a spiritual war... our Great Depression is our lives. We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. And we're very, very pissed off." - Tyler Durden

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Film. I think film just sounds a more respectable, when you say film it sounds like something of quality, where's movie makes me think summer popcorn flick.

What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Hrmm, they're all important elements, I don't think I could pick one. Though if I had to I'd say director, as I guess it's kind of their job to make sure the rest are in check, or damn well do their best to make them work if not.

How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Five, maybe.

What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Blockbusters that I think deserve to be seen on a big screen, also art-house/foreign cinema just incase I don't get the chance to see them on the big screen again and will regret it later on.

What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): Obviously Hollywood is scraping the barrel when pretty much every 'classic' horror film is being remade and they start opting for film adaptions of Monoply. What really grinds my gears these days though is movie fans. We live in an age where everyone has anything they want at their fingertips. Long gone are the days where you'd run to the record store on the day an album is being released, run home, admire the artwork and listen to it without knowing what to expect. Long gone are the days when you can walk into a film without any expectations whatsoever. These days any f*ckhead who can pay for hosting suddenly has an opinion that matters. People are sending scene by scene twitter updates whilst watching a film. Bar the odd exception most of the time the majority just are never satisfied with the entertainment they're handed and would prefer just to piss and moan. It makes me sick when certain people can't even think for theirselves or form their own opinion, naming no names. I no doubt sound like a grumpy old bastard, but hey... that's just how I see it.

In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: I don't think there was one.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: The track 'Moving On' from the Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: Probably 'Uncle f*cker' from South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut. I just love the tap dancing-esque fart breakdown. Fight Club, 'Where Is My Mind?'. Also Hellboy 2, can't smile without you.

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: Jurassic Park, when the T-rex breaks out of it's paddock and strolls infront of the car. I remember sitting in the cinema and my breath being taken away.

What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: I have very fond memories of the animation from Clash of the Titans, if that counts.

Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: Definitely, to an extent. I mean in my opinion if you look at the animatronics/cgi mix of the first two Jurassic Park films compared to the third, it looks like the creatures could actually be touched. Also with films like Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy 2.

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV.

Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: I do, but I rarely use it to be honest.

What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD.

Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Not at all. I'd only do that if I had a good setup to play them on. I doubt I'll be purchasing one when I move out.

Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: Roughly 250, I think.

Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I'm a sucker for special edition films, especially if they have exclusive packaging. My favourites being my Shaun of the Dead in a white slipcase with the red zombie hand, and my Iron Man steelbook.

Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? Generally the golden stuff from HBO, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Band of Brothers. Also good British comedy, The Office, Spaced etc. My next purchase will be The Wire.

Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: I usually have the urge to complete the collection. I've done so with Futurama for example.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Me, Myself & Irene "f*ck my ozone"

What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Seven, the man strapped to the bed.

What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? I'm a sucker for romance, I just can't think. right now.

What is your favourite death scene in a film?

What is your favourite action moment in a film? Spider-Man 2, the runnaway train.

What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, when Jim Carrey's character is driving in the rain and you can hear Beck's version of Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime. Also despite absoloutley loving Stand By Me I find it quite painfull to watch.

What is your favourite chase scene from a film? Peter chasing after Uncle Ben's killer in the first Spider-Man.

What is your favourite stunt from a film? I know it's very recent, but I was blown away by the stuntwork at the end of Death Proof.

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: www.superherohype.com, imdb, Empire.

Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: I have a jacket very similar to Wolverine's in X-Men 1, lol.

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: 10 years, roughly.

What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): No idea.

What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): Possibly more Imax screens, it seems 3D is actually quite a popular thing at the moment. I think Aviator looks like it'll change things.

What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Smell-o-vision.

Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: I agree with Pandazoot, Joseph Gordon Levitt. I'm also glad to see Ryan Reynolds becoming a big star, I used to be a fan of his when he was on Two Guys, a girl and a pizza place.

Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): World War Z, Captain America, Spider-Man 4.

Edited July 17, 2009 by Goodfella.

July 18, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: Shawshank Redemption. But others come close so this is a tough one.
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Denzel Washington
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Who is your favourite Director ever?: Frank Darabont, but Spilberg and Nolan are pretty damn close.
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favorite foreign language film ever?: Dunno...
What is your favorite scene in a film ever?: I can't choose one! Ending in Shawshank Redemption, police station dialogue in TDK between Batman and Joker, death of Creasy in Man on Fire, ending of green Mile, Billie's arrest in Public Enemies, ending of Pirates 1...
What is your favorite line in a film ever?:

- Rayburn: A man can be an artist at anything, food or whatever if you’re good enough at it. Creasy's art is death, and he's about to paint his masterpiece!

-Don Vito Corleone: I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse (it never gets old and some people use it daily)

- Dr. Emmett Brown: The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both):
It's film in my country. But when I speak English I use the word movie.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): One can't really go without the other. But acting and directing when I have to choose.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Depending on what's showing. Sometimes once a month, sometimes not even once, and sometimes 15 times in a month or more.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): - blockbusters and drama.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): despite the contrary belief I believe the movie industry is doing well. There are some very talented actors and directors. Some awesome ideas as well. It's good.
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:

Probably the 90's

Music in Film

What is your favorite piece of music ever used in film?: Pirates of The Caribbean, The Godfather, The Matrix, Man on Fire...
And what is your favorite music moment in a film ever?:

Tough one. I can't remember all the movies I've watched. Perhaps again, Shawshank Redemption ending. It was phenomenal. And Watchmen opening was quite good as well (for the recent ones)

Special Effects

What has been your favorite use of CGI in a film ever?: Terminator 2. Every scene with T-1000
What has been your favorite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: Can I count Star Wars? I thought it was epic wneh I was a kid and I still think it looks decent now.
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: With all this technology. NO!

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: Not yet.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD, HD-DVD
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Probably in the future, yes
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: I believe over 400 but I'm not entirely sure. I didn't update the list in months.
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I only buy special edition of movies I really really love.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? I only own LOST (what came out so far) and Only Fools and Horses.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: Read the upper post.

Genre Moments

What is your favorite comedy moment from a film? Ace Ventura 2 parking that jeep and Blues Brothers : the 5 minutes police car crash
What is your favorite scary moment in a film? Terminator 21 chase scene in the parking. I had nightmares.
What is your favorite romantic moment in a film? ...
What is your favorite death scene in a film? Creasy's death in Man on Fire, and John's death in Green Mile
What is your favorite action moment in a film? The entire Matrix Trilogy
What is your favorite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? I get sad when a likable main character dies. I was pretty shocked when Darth Vader died. I was only a kid.
What is your favorite chase scene from a film? Terminator 2 being chased by T-1000 in a big truck
What is your favorite stunt from a film? hard to say. Most stunts nowadays are CGI. So I'm just gonna go with Jackie Chan stunts. They are all badass abut kinda similar.

Miscellaneous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: I use GTAF and IMDB
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...:

No

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: 10 years
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): I don;t wish to predict anything at this moment.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in film making, will the recession affect it): I hope so. 3D movies would be fantastic if they become a standard. Maybe James Cameron knows what's he doing.
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Can't say...
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: You gotta be kiddin' me...
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is):

District-9 is my priority for now. I didn't read much about movies in development these days.

July 18, 2009

Going to answer some of these just now, most require more thought...

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?:
Who is your favourite Actor ever?:
Who is your favourite actress ever?:
Who is your favourite Director ever?:
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Let the Right One In.
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?:
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: 28 Days Later; Jim: That was longer than a heartbeat.

Very closely followed by Sunshine; Capa: So if you wake up one morning and it's a particularly beautiful day, you'll know we made it.

And Blade Runner; Batty: I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Film when talking about motion pictures of this quality, movie for everything else.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Some awesome films have been made without the most hightech equipment, but yeah, the best films are made when everything comes together.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: 40+ probably, even then I'd say that's not enough.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): A seriously good mix, I'd say.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes):
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: Might take a bit of flak for this, but I definitely prefer my new films... so I'd say we're still working on it.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?:
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?:

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?:
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?:
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?:

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV, 42" HD Sony Bravia.
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: I wish, my room's too small. Will do when I move out, though.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD and the odd Bluray.
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: When they stop making DVDs, or drop the price of Blurays to something close to DVD.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: Over 300 easily, I think.
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I'm a f*cking sucker for special editions and exclusive packaging, even though I very rarely watch the extras.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly?: Shows I've loved in the past, ones I totally missed but have heard nothing but good things about... I usually wait til the program has finished airing.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: The Wire, Sopranos, Angel and Buffy I have complete collections of... others I'm working on.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? All of The Hangover, especially the credits sequence.
What is your favourite scary moment in a film?
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film?
What is your favourite death scene in a film?
What is your favourite action moment in a film? Surprisingly, right now it's probably the Guggenheim shoot-out from The International.
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film?
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? As soon as I read this section I thought of this amazing scene from Tell No One:

Seriously, watch it. I remember exhaling really loadly in the cinema at the crash.
What is your favourite stunt from a film?

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: This section as well as the internet in general, Empire and Total Film.
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...:

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?:
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want):
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it):
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?):
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?:
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Inglourious Basterds is my next big one. Followed by others such as Antichrist, both parts of Mesrine, District 9, Gamer and even Pandorum.

Further away, Shutter Island, and one Mr. Holmes.

July 18, 2009

Answer some now some later;

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?:
Who is your favourite Actor ever?:
Who is your favourite actress ever?:
Who is your favourite Director ever?:
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?:
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?:
What is your favourite line in a film ever?:

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Movie, it just the way i was raised, and i'm used to it.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): story, without it, everything would have no purpose.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?:Once ever few weeks
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc):Whatever looks good, really
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes):Its almost keeping balance for every terrible movie we get a great one like so: Meet the Spartans we got The Dark Knight!
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:60's this is where we grasped film in general, James Bond, Psycho, Bullitt, its just perfect.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?:
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?:Ride of the Valkyries - Apocalypse Now

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: Time travel in back to the Future
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: Gotta be the Battle of Hoth
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?:

Yeah, but I can see why we went totally CGI

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: Yeah, Base Line
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Someday
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?:20 or so
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): Special editions
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly?Not really, But I do have all of the 1st generation of transformers
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?:see above

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? I was Born a Poor black Vhild
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Shower Scene in Psycho
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film?
What is your favourite death scene in a film?
What is your favourite action moment in a film?
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film?
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? Gone in 60 Seconds(1974)
What is your favourite stunt from a film?

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?:
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...:

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?:
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): Stop Jumping formats so much, I don't see a super difference between blu ray and DVD
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it):
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?):Sound Systems, the ones that are around here get that fuzz when explosions go off.
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?:
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is):

Edited July 18, 2009 by Blackout?

July 18, 2009

Nice survey! I found myself really having to think about some of these.

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: A Clockwork Orange
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Daniel Day Lewis
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Elizabeth Taylor
Who is your favourite Director ever?: Stanley Kubrick
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: I'm not hugely interested in foreign cinema, but some great stuff has come out of South America.
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: Too numerous to name!
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: See above.

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Film
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): All elements need to come together to make a quality film. There is no 'most important' element.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Hardly. I am an at-home kinda guy.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Usually films that need to be seen on the big screen.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): It's in a trough at the moment, but it's cyclical.
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: 1960s

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: Grand Finale - Edward Scissorhands
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: Any time the signature theme plays in Jaws.

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: Terminator 2: Judgement Day. The T-1000 effects f*cked my sh*t up when it came out.
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: The trench assault - Star Wars
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: Yes. In fact, it often looks better.

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: No
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Most likely, but I'm in no hurry.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: 200?
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): Both. It depends on how attached to the film I am.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? I don't buy a lot, but am partial to HBO shows.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: The Sopranos

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Every one of Leslie Neilsen's lines in Airplane/Flying High!
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Shark attacking the Orca at night - Jaws
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? "Hold me." "I can't..." - Edward Scissorhands
What is your favourite death scene in a film? Pvt. Pyle - Full Metal Jacket
What is your favourite action moment in a film? No idea, actually...
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? Finale/snow from Edward Scissorhands
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? The French Connection
What is your favourite stunt from a film? A bunch from old Westerns. Those guys really put their lives on the line for a brilliant effect.

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: Not really. I have a vague interest in the industry, but can take it or leave it.
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: Not... yet.

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: A good while. I mean, even DVD is still going strong.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): Cheaper technology.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): Films will increasingly rely on digital technologies. In a number of years, we won't see actual film used anymore.
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Hopefully a ban on anyone under the age of 25!
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: No-one deserving comes to mind.
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is):Hah, new Batman and The Rum Diary.

July 19, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: Seven Samurai
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Sir Michael Caine
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Meryl Streep
Who is your favourite Director ever?:Kurosawa
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Yes, quite a lot and again Seven Samurai.
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: The opening sequence to Touch of Evil.
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: Can't think at the moment...

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Picture first, then film.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Story, without a solid foundation a film can't really prosper, just like a house - if you build a house on soft soil, your sure to get f**ked.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Four times a week on average, so around 200 times a year.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Anything and everything that is on, I generally have no 'set' preferance.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes):
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: I couldn't place it down to a single decade, but I'd probably say the 40's, 50's and 60's around the time of the decline of the 'Golden Age' and the remergance of the new proprieters of cinema.

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): 42inch Plasma TV
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: Four separate speakers around the living room.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Yes, it would be foolish not to.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: Surprisingly not that many,probably around 120...ish...
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): Depends on what is contained within the 'Special Features', but generally yes.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? I do all my TV watching on iPlayer and various other internet sources.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: Nope.

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: AICN, /Film, BD, YM, CM, etc
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: Nope.

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: A good while yet.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): The complete cinematic experience in your front room.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it):
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Trick 'R Treat, 500 Days Of Summer, Funny People and Giallo among others.

July 19, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: The Pursuit of Happyness
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Probably Will Smith or Adam Sandler, possibly Denzel
Who is your favourite actress ever?:
Who is your favourite Director ever?:
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?:
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?:
What is your favourite line in a film ever?:

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Movie
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Story, for sure
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Maybe once every 2/3 months
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): I'm not picky
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): It's been weak lately. There's been a lack of really good movies, recently. I haven't really been into movies just because of it.
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: From what I've experienced? The 90s.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?:
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: Gotta be the Mission Impossible theme.

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?:
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: It has to be everything from Jaws. The tune is really memorable and just the effects used for the shark in general.
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: Their time is done.

Home Cinema

What do you watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): I have a movie on my iPod, but I always watch on a TV.
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: I have one in my basement, but I don't know the specifics.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: I have a PS3, but I have yet to watch any blu-ray movies.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: Just a decent amount.
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): No
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? No
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: What I do have is just incomplete shows.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Everything from Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? It's probably the REDRUM from The Shining.
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? The death scene of Titanic, of course.
What is your favourite death scene in a film? The Saw movies have a great variety with this. Anything from them.
What is your favourite action moment in a film? There are way too many to choose one.
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? Haha..probably the Pursuit of Happyness.
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? That's tough, again..The Terminator movies have great chase scenes.
What is your favourite stunt from a film?

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: Nah
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: No

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: I really haven't experienced it yet to judge.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): Holograms.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): I expect a whole lot of crappy remakes.
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): I can't really say.
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: I've only been watching movies with the awesome, old guys.
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): The new Cloverfield.

July 19, 2009

I don't bother with surveys much, but I've always said Terminator and perhaps Road Warrior as my favorite films.

I am into both action and humor, and it does cover a lot of ground. I see far less these days then I did. I'll have a pic uploaded of JUST some of my LaserDiscs collected, and you can see the shelf buckling under the sheer weight of them!

July 19, 2009

Don't even f*cking bother.

Trust you to f*ck up the quality of this topic.

EDIT: Oh wait, missed Panz' post.

But still, seriously, get out.

Edited July 19, 2009 by papanesta

July 19, 2009

The problem perhaps, CURRENT is not LaserDisc, VHS, OR BETA, but I still collect movies in any format I own. Obviously starting with Betamax for home collecting.

Yes, I collect Special Editions, and I love them, I made a topic some time ago to discuss them.

I also love TV on DVD, I prefer owning things physically.

I watch Home Cinema which I prefer, but the theatrical experience cannot be replicated at home, it's why movies have MIGRATED to Imax presentation. It's also very interesting to me, not the format specifically BUT

What GTAF members here have 6 or 7 channel SURROUND SOUND?

I was going to ask this but never recalled it at the time. Digital Dolby AC-3 codec opened the door for home optical discs, but cinema in the theater used multiChannel audio on their film stock, so it could be preserved from very old RoadShow pictures in fact.

As for future movie stars, let's hope it's not the TWILIGHT cast!!

July 19, 2009

Slamman, either do the survey the way everyone else is doing it or move along.

July 19, 2009

I expressed to one mod already, I am NON CONFORMIST and it should be obvious, however, some questions I had an answer for, though I feel it changes and often memory is only as good as the day you use it.

REALLY, consider how many movies have EVER been made, what you've seen since you were born.

There's a bit too many to narrow anything down to one that would remain in the top slot, I am not trying to irk everyone, mind you, but I do like posts where you don't see 800 questions repeated... Only some of which are filled out. Also note, to me, looking at a page on Playstation's browser, or similar, that is not as handy at large data formatting, It's cumbersome.

It why I object to quote trains. I was looking at a number of web pages on PS3 tonight and to keep track of where you are when reading is a PITA.

For the sake of playing by any needed rules, Here's the defacto Template, and I will proceed to edit the post if anything changes.. This can waste a lot of Bandwidth depending on how many people reply, if you ask me, sure it's only text, but it's a bit too many [questions] for one topic, perhaps.?

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Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: T1
Who is your favourite Actor ever?:Arnie and Mel
Who is your favourite actress ever?:Don't have one, I can't single one out
Who is your favourite Director ever?:John McTeirnan (he is good!)
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?:yep, Don't have a favorite per se
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?:Damn, wish I had one, but again, I am not one to narrow things down from a vast selection to enjoy as it stands
What is your favourite line in a film ever?:"I'll be Back!!"

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both):both
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc):Actors and writing, setting, I think cinematography WITH the locations is pretty important to enjoy a flick.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?:Once or twice! Used to be more I think.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc):Things I LIKE, or of interest in particular
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes):Pricing remains an issue in most places, distribution and rights protection with all materials!
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:I find it hard to pick just one, but I agree with opinions already expressed, each period had merits that are important!

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?:Probably TOO many for me to pick... I do feel Lawrence of Arabia is among the best ever, music and so much else about it!
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?:Hard to say what that might entail IMHO I like theme music, so perhaps Indiana Jones?

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?:Agree with T2, fantastic cutting edge for the time, as wel as all that Peter Jackson did with Frighteners and Lord of the Rings
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?:The Fog
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?:Certainly, just ask John Carpenter!

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!):PSP and 32 inch Toshiba, Laptops at 14.1 and 15.4 inch
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?:Damn straight I do!!! More then one
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc):I collect 'em all but 8mm Pre-records and CED
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?:Did with PS3
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?:Friggin LOTS!
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I endorse them 180% Love Added Value Content, before it even had a name, hats off to Criterion for all we have now!
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly?Yes
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?:Yes

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film?Happy Gilmore is good, but there are so many others. I can't recall from all the films I watched, I wish I had one in mind
What is your favourite scary moment in a film?I used to be scared of every horror movie. I think they go overboard in gore these days
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film?Hate romantic fluff...but if the emotion is heart felt, one can get into it.
What is your favourite death scene in a film?Can't recall a real good one, perhaps SCANNERS?
What is your favourite action moment in a film?Again, JUST TOO many
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film?Pay it Forward? No, I really liked the emotion of The Sixth Sense
What is your favourite chase scene from a film?Road Warrior of course! MAD MAX!
What is your favourite stunt from a film?Hard to narrow down, of course, there are far too many!! all GOOD!

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?:I used to, now it's newsletters I suppose (email)
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...:Own one movie poster I can remember, XXX keychain (the Action movie with Vin Diesel)

The Future of FilmAs before, I do think holographic in some form deleting 3D with glasses!

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?:Already some predict it's demise, however, that's slow sales and the economy, their cost has come down, which bodes well I think
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want):More people can get flatscreens for their rooms/house/apartments, etc., and that the plasma size is going up I see in the A/V newsletter I just got... So BIGGER home screens!
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it):
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?):Cleaner theaters?? Can't really say anything presently
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?:Josh Brolin
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Heard on TMZ as they ask the usual celebs out on the town that SCREAM will return with Courtney Cox! YEAH!

Edited July 19, 2009 by Slamman

July 20, 2009

Don't even f*cking bother.

Trust you to f*ck up the quality of this topic.

EDIT: Oh wait, missed Panz' post.

But still, seriously, get out.

Sorry my post wasn't up to quality.

Or did I read that wrong?

Hmm.

July 20, 2009

f*ck.

I answered the first question easy...Casablanca. No doubt about it. But from then on, I could eaily name about 5 different answers for each section. SO with that being said, I cannot complete this survey.

I love films just way to much to narrow each question down to one answer and if I was able to put more than one, well I'd be here all f*cking night .

It is a great survey though, and I've enjoyed reading all the different answers.

July 20, 2009

What is your favourite movie ever?: Dunno, it always changes but Dead Man's Shoes or Amelie is a good place to start.
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Again, it always changes, but Paddy Considine is great, Christopher Walken and Bill Murray oh and Senn Penn are my favs.
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Can't remember.
Who is your favourite Director ever?: Mmmm? Shane Meadows is great also Coppola and Kubrick.
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Yes and Amelie, La Haine, Downfall, Haute Tension, Das Experiment and Das Boot. Seen loads other but never remember the names.
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: "Scicilians" in True Romance stands out in my mind.

Dead Man's Shoes were Richard tells the dealer to "f*ck off."
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: "Hi, I'm Ted Bundy."

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Being Irish and European I grew up with film. Since the interwebs 'movie' is creeping into myself and my mates vocabulary.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Story, obviously. Haha.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: 12 times.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Art-house and blockbuster comedies.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? Â (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): Hollywood
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:

mmmh, 70's probably. It seemed to have a huge shift/reformation.

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: Amelie sountrack by Yann Tiersen.
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: The End by The Doors in Apocalypse Now or

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: I love subtle use of CGI to compliment the real. Rambo 4 I'm not looking in your direction. Terminator 2 was amazing for me. Liquid metal. Morphing scenes. Great.
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: The Blob remake or any use of models of huge buldings being blown up. Blade Runner - good stuff!
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: Of course. Rather see something real exploding than something CGI. When CGI is more advanced then I'll reconsider.

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): Laptop, HDTV.
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: No.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): Hardrive. My memory.
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Why? Probably not.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: 250.
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): Both.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? The Sopranos.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: Love the Sopranos.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Lots of scense from Ted Bundy and the "your ancestors were ni**ers" in True Romance.
What is your favourite scary moment in a film?
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? Something from Amelie.
What is your favourite death scene in a film? Oh God. Ichi the Killer. It has loads.
What is your favourite action moment in a film? Can't remember.
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? Dunno
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? Loved the chase scenes in the Bourne films. James Bond and Terminator 2 with the truck and the bike.
What is your favourite stunt from a film? Dunno

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: Rotton Tomatoes, local websites, GTA Forums.
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: Â eh?

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: Silly question.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): Goodness.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): More Dogma 95 style cinema? A rebelion to the popular? sh*tty, digital Micheal Mann films?
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): More widespread, smell simulators.
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: Dunno.
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Well the Rum Diary or Emerald City if they ever make them. Also that film about Bill Hicks.

[/code] Edited July 28, 2009 by ThePinkFloydSound

July 22, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: Ace Ventrua: pet Detective
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Adam Sandler vs Jim Carrey
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Carmen Electra
Who is your favourite Director ever?: ...
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Yes, but I don't remember the name
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: ...
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: ...

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Movie
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): The story and the actors.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: 5-7 times
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Comedy, new movies
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): ...
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?:1998-2008

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: Boom - Nelly, in The Longest Yard
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?: ...

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: transformers & Transformers 2 (haven't seen it except one trailer)
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: ?
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: ?

Home Cinema

What do you watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): DVD Player with TV, iPod, laptop, portable DVD player.
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: Yes, I have 4 1,2m Stereos around my living room backed up with another big fat stereo.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): Normal.
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: No
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: 500-600.
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I buy the normal versions.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? I once bought season 2 of House.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: I have a half complete the Simpsons collcetion.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? In Liar Liar, when Jim carrye is in the elevator with a womanand she starts talkign to him about how everybody has been nice to her and then he says ''Yea, thats 'cause you got bug jugs''
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Exorcist III 'Legion' - Nurse Station Scene
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film? no romance movies on me
What is your favourite death scene in a film? harry potter 4. Cedrig made me laugh when he died.
What is your favourite action moment in a film? ...
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? ...
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? ...
What is your favourite stunt from a film? ...

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: yes, I ask my friends.
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...: None

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: until 2028 or something.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): Full HD TV about 48' with surround sound system and everything. And everythign you would need.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): ...
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Better seats, effects.
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?:Most actors are already huge succes.
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Pirates of the Carribean 4.

July 22, 2009

So much wrong with the above post...

July 22, 2009

What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): Normal.
•Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: No

•Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: 500-600.

•Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I buy the normal versions.

Alright. You collect movies in NORMAL format. Then you say you wont switch to Blu-Ray in the future at all. Which is amazingly dumb. And you buy NORMAL edition of movies. And looking at your choice for favorite movie, actor, actress etc. I seriously doubt you have more then 10 movies and you say 500-600. Prove me wrong...

July 22, 2009

So much wrong with the above post...

I hear ya brother. Great idea for a topic by the way.

July 22, 2009

So much wrong with the above post...

Birthday 14 January 1996

Ahhh... makes a bit more sense.

July 22, 2009

You know it amazes me how everyone votes for Seven Samurai in Best Movie competition. And I've only seen one person mentioned it in this survey. It shows how many people actually watched the damn film. Others just voted cause the think it will make them look smart. And the only explanation for why they like is always the same: "It's such a revolutionary masterpiece."

Well f*ck off and go see the movie at least!

Let's see how many people will mention it after this post!

July 22, 2009

So much wrong with the above post...

lol i was going to say the same thing. This dude hasn't seen many movies has he..

July 22, 2009

Anyone else getting a seriously negative vibe in the Film & TV section lately? Or is it just me?

Anyhow, awesome topic. I'll edit this post later with the survey.

July 22, 2009

You know it amazes me how everyone votes for Seven Samurai in Best Movie competition. And I've only seen one person mentioned it in this survey. It shows how many people actually watched the damn film. Others just voted cause the think it will make them look smart. And the only explanation for why they like is always the same: "It's such a revolutionary masterpiece."

Well f*ck off and go see the movie at least!

Let's see how many people will mention it after this post!

Or maybe some people find other foreign movies to be better than Seven Samurai? But when given the choice between Seven Samurai and Heat, they decided to go with Seven Samurai...You have a real problem with Seven Samurai don't you?

At some point I may add some extra questions if y'all like. Really interesting reading through some of your responses, shame that a certain member had to unneccessarily come in and Post about how he doesn't do surveys?

July 22, 2009

You know it amazes me how everyone votes for Seven Samurai in Best Movie competition. And I've only seen one person mentioned it in this survey. It shows how many people actually watched the damn film. Others just voted cause the think it will make them look smart. And the only explanation for why they like is always the same: "It's such a revolutionary masterpiece."

Well f*ck off and go see the movie at least!

Let's see how many people will mention it after this post!

Or maybe some people find other foreign movies to be better than Seven Samurai? But when given the choice between Seven Samurai and Heat, they decided to go with Seven Samurai...You have a real problem with Seven Samurai don't you?

At some point I may add some extra questions if y'all like. Really interesting reading through some of your responses, shame that a certain member had to unneccessarily come in and Post about how he doesn't do surveys?

He can't count either. You, me and Joey both put Seven Samurai as our favourite foreign film. THAT'S 3. NOT 1.

New questions would be good too.

July 22, 2009

Big Favourites

What is your favourite movie ever?: The Deer Hunter.
Who is your favourite Actor ever?: Edward Norton.
Who is your favourite actress ever?: Scarlett Johannsen.
Who is your favourite Director ever?: Martin Scorsese.
Do you watch foreign language films at all? If so, what is your favourite foreign language film ever?: Pans Labyrinth.
What is your favourite scene in a film ever?: End russian roulette in The Deer Hunter.
What is your favourite line in a film ever?: Are you talking to me? - Taxi Driver.

Movie/Film

Do you prefer the term movie or film? (Or Both): Movie.
What do you feel is the most important aspect of a film? (Story, the actors, the director, lighting etc): Story.
How often on average do you visit the cinema in a year?: Not as often as I should.
What films do you typically tend to watch at the cinema? (Blockbuster, Art-house etc): Anything that interests me. Mostly Art-House I guess.
What is your opinion of the film industry at the moment? (Feel free to go off on a rant about the studio system, or the increasing trend of remakes): They churn out some real sh*te films, and ideas and remakes. But they still produce some goodies, basically I don't care as long as I don't have to sit through a space invavders the movie, it can be released for anybody moronic to watch it.
In your opinion what was the best decade for film?: 1980's

Music in Film

What is your favourite piece of music ever used in film?: Godfather theme by Nino Rota.
And what is your favourite music moment in a film ever?:

Hard one, possibly Catavina in The Deer Hunter credits, or Mad World in Donnie Darko.

Special Effects

What has been your favourite use of CGI in a film ever?: Jurassic Park.
What has been your favourite moment of 'old school' special effects in a film ever?: Gremlins.
Do you feel there is any place for 'old school' special effects in film today?: Yes if used correctly.

Home Cinema

What do ou watch films on? (TV, PC Monitor, iPod?!): TV
Do you have a surround sound setup? If so how big is it?: I did once, not at the moment.
What current format do you currently collect film on? (DVD, Blu-Ray...Laserdisc): DVD. Even though I have a PS3, DVD is fine really.
Are you going to make the switch to Blu-ray at any point in the future?: Possibly, but not for a while.
Roughly how many films do you own on all formats?: 1000
Do you ever buy special edition versions of films or films that come in exclusive packaging etc? Or do you tend to buy 'vanilla' discs (Films with little or no extras): I do buy special edition films a lot.
Do you buy TV shows on home cinema and if so, what shows do you collect mainly? Lost, Prison Break a few others.
Have you ever collected the complete collection of a certain show or do you have lots of incomplete shows?: Not really.

Genre Moments

What is your favourite comedy moment from a film? Hmmmm, hard one. I'll most likely get slaughtered for this, but in Borat when him and Azamat run out into the bankers confrence naked fighting with a rubber fist, I nearly pissed myself from their reactions.
What is your favourite scary moment in a film? Alien most likely, when that f*ck gets in the airvent it's scary sh*t. That and The Descent as well all through that movie I f*cking shat myself.
What is your favourite romantic moment in a film?
What is your favourite death scene in a film? The end of Heat because it's so well executed
What is your favourite action moment in a film? Die hard, Bruce Willis running out with glass in his foot taking out european terrorists.
What is your favourite 'tearjerker' moment in a film? The end of Godfather Part 3, had me feeling a bit emotional.
What is your favourite chase scene from a film? The French Connection, Gene Hackman chasing down the c*nts in his car, booyah.
What is your favourite stunt from a film? Hmmm not sure, Death Proof I'd say being strapped to a moving car is pretty f*cking awesome.

Miscellanous Questions

Do you keep up to date with film news? If so, what sources of information do you use?: Rotten Tomatoes normally.
Do you own any film props or memorabilia? If so, make a list...:

sh*t I do somewhere, I can't really list them without digging them up.

The Future of Film

How long do you think Blu-Ray will last before it's death?: Hmmm a while.
What do you see for the future of home cinema?(Write as much as you want): I think it's pretty solid as it is.
What changes in films do you see in the near future? (3D, advances in filmmaking, will the recession affect it): 3D doesn't bother me, it will be alright in small doses but not all the time.
What changes do you see in cinemas in the near future? (Bigger cup holders?): Better seating, better popcorn. Inniy.
Is there an actor or actress that you think will become a huge success within the next 10 years?: Shia Labeof? Everyone is raving about him right?
Which film do you look forward most to coming to the cinema? (Any film project that is in development, whatever stage of development it is): Inglorius Basterds, Iron Man 2, Avengers, heaps.

Edited July 22, 2009 by DemonKing

July 23, 2009

You know it amazes me how everyone votes for Seven Samurai in Best Movie competition. And I've only seen one person mentioned it in this survey. It shows how many people actually watched the damn film. Others just voted cause the think it will make them look smart. And the only explanation for why they like is always the same: "It's such a revolutionary masterpiece."

Well f*ck off and go see the movie at least!

Let's see how many people will mention it after this post!

Or maybe some people find other foreign movies to be better than Seven Samurai? But when given the choice between Seven Samurai and Heat, they decided to go with Seven Samurai...You have a real problem with Seven Samurai don't you?

At some point I may add some extra questions if y'all like. Really interesting reading through some of your responses, shame that a certain member had to unneccessarily come in and Post about how he doesn't do surveys?

I don't have a problem with Seven Samurai, I have a problem with people voting for it when it's obvious they've never seen the movie.

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