How much of the film The Queen was based upon actual testimony, and how much was fictionalised and extrapolated from real events?
Obviously, the bits where the Royals are talking amongst themselves would be, at best, guesstimates of what might have been said, but how much of the film was pure fiction, and how much was supported by the evidence of the people around the Blairs and the Windsors?
In films, when someone’s opening a safe that doesn’t belong to them, what’s that business with the stethoscope all about?
How do these safes work anyway? Do the dials have to be moved to several different positions in sequence? If so, how does the stethoscope help? And would it really only take a few seconds to do it, as it does in the films?
Has anyone seen either Ironman or Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? Would you recommend either for children?
My son would like to go to the movies tomorrow. There are no children’s movies out at the moment, and he’d really like to see one of those two. They are rated M, but we’ve seen a couple M movies (Transformers, Spiderman) which I’ve felt were okay for him. I’d particularly like [...]
What makes a good film or TV adaptation of a book?
I’m currently watching a BBC version of Dracula from the 70s which claims to be the most faithful adaptation of the story ever made. It’s got the events and the dialogue and the period trappings more or less right, but seems to have missed the point that Dracula is meant to be a horror story. [...]
Calling all (or both) Erik Sykes fans….do you remember this film….
-Called "One Way Pendulum".
From sometime in the 60s. Maybe 64?
Peggy Mount and Jonathan Millar starred (Millar as the weirdo kid).
All about Eric, a man with a wacky hobby, building a mini Old Bailey in his living room (natch, what else would you do?)…
Is it still avaailable on DVD because it never seems to be repeated [...]
Can an actor ‘learn’ how to act more naturally?
If you look at the great actors, you get completely drawn into the the story because they really convince you that they are the character that they are playing, whether it is James Bond or Gandalf. However, if you look at a lot of TV movies (the one Sky showed the other night called [...]
films that should be on at xmas but AREN’T…
what would you list as xmas must-sees?
i vote for it’s a wonderful life – WHICH ISN’T ON THIS YEAR! grr. arg.
(i wanna see how many traditional films are mentioned)
Does the types of films and television you watch affect your judgement of what life forms on other planets look like?
I was wondering from my previous alien question what peoples perceptions of aliens would be and do they tend to focus on the ones you have seen depicted from the world of film and television?
Why did they stop the Saturday afternoon films like they used to show?
Years ago you would have had at least one musical, one comedy and the odd war or western film on a Saturday afternoon. Why did it all stop as everyone used to look forward to a Saturday afternoon with a good film like they used to make?
Connections between?
1) The life of painter Vincent Van Gogh or ‘Vinny’ to his mates.( Nickname, ‘eighteen months’ because he only had a year and a half.)
2) A painting by the German artist Max Ernst.
3) The writer Irvine Welsh.
4) Iggy pop.
Another question about movies?
What is your FAVORITE movie of all-time? The one movie that no matter how many times it is on or how many times you have seen it before, you will watch it. I am trying to get new movie suggestions to look into. BTW, my fave movie is The Shawshank Redemption.
Song from Jane Fonda’s work out
I have a video from the 90s of Jane Fondas workout and they workout to a song in it, it says "there’s so much more to you that meets the eye, theres so much more in me you’re gonna try, there so much more living, living, living, living, living for you, do it, do it" [...]
Who did the theme song for Michael Moores new film ’sicko’
I rented it the other day but cannot work out who the singer is? Very disturbing film/ polemic as always, delivered with wit, irony and without malice.’Down size this’! See if you can work it out for me please. Ive youtoobed and googled until my eyes were sore .
What was the biggest box office flop in history…
as it relates to money spent to produce the movie versus profits from ticket, dvd/video, and distribution sales? Also, other than the top one, are there any other notable flops?
Does anyone know the name of the actor who played the big, bearded, gruff head consultant/doctor in the fifties and sixties ‘doctor’ films please?
I think Ian Carmichael may have been in some of them? This character was always bombastic, abrasive and irritable and frequently reprimanded his underlings. The actor always seemed to play very officious characters, he had a beard, was heavy looking and possibly Scottish? Thanks
lost boys 2: have they just ruined a perfectly good film?
myself a big fan of the orginal but after seeing the trailer fot Lost Boys 2 am very disappointed, it looks awfull and cheap.do you think they have ruined a perfectly good film, and should have left it at the original?Why is that?
What kind of film person are you?
Are you a Romantic Comedy person?or is an Action flick more like you?or are you a person after my own heart and a Sci-fi chick (or guy)?
What if your favourite film or TV series?
In movies, why does the audio of the next scene often start before the visuals?
Why can I often hear music or dialog for the next scene overlapping the end of the current scene before it has even finished? I can hear the next scene before I can actually see it, surely there must be a reason for this?!
Who would you say is the greatest baddie ever on film?
For me it has to be the one and only "Darth Vader"
I’d also have to say a close second, "Biff", from Back to the Future. Three different time zones, and he’s always a nasty piece of work!
What film is it?
What film is it where terrorists take over a schooland take everyone hostage. One of the children gets released and instead of going free he gets a gun and tries to fight but gets shot…oh and the main character also gets whipped…What film was it? i amgine it was from the early 90’s
Why is it that you watch certain films, and when they are over, you are still left wondering what really happened? **Spoiler alert for ‘Reeker’ and ‘Adrift’***
I watched several movies this weekend, including the horror flick, ‘Reeker’, and ‘Adrift’, and for those two, I didn’t understand the endings.
In Reeker, was it all supposed to have been a hallucination caused by the car accident, or was there really a smelly demon killing the travellers, who just made it look like an accident?
And [...]
What happens to small film props after the filming has been wrapped up?
I heard a few days ago that 300 swords and all the replica armour from ‘Robin Hood – Prince of Thieves’ was simply dumped in a skip, which I find quite hard to believe. What happens to all the other little props, like crockery and soft furnishings that are used in big Hollywood (or [...]
what level of sound absorption does the average gag achieve?
in the movies, a sock and a bit of tape is enough to keep a hostage quiet – in reality you can still make plenty of noise whilst gagged. what is the average measure of sound absorption that an average gag can achieve? what is the most effective type of gag? least effective?
you know i [...]
When flicking through the tv channels are there any movies that you will always stop and watch, no matter how often you’ve seen them or how far into the film it is?
I’ll always watch The Matrix, A Knights Tale, and Equilibrium (as a few examples) no matter where in the film I come into it – even the last 15 minutes.
Harry Potter would you class it as a British film?
Given that its been written by a British author the Stars are British give or take a few, so just because it has an American director does this make it am American film. in Essance we do all the work and an American takes the credit. I would say its a British film.
Big Knickers and Nice Legs!! Can you name these films please
This is only for a family quiz dead line tomorrow – i have typed this over and over! Pride only at stake and just love this site! Thanks for any clues Jo X
seize the night, a book by dean koontz
was it ever made into a film , or had a film based upon it?
i ask because a very short part of it describes/ mirrors a short section of a film i seem to remember watching but can’t remember the title of.
Jack Lemmon Look-alike (or the real thing in drag) with american navy in white uniforms with Hollywood bands?
Thank you all for your time – I loke all the Gene Kelly and Jack Lemmon movies but cannot trace this – It may be that it is a stage performance rather than an actual film. sorry to all you buffs for being so incompetent, we all have to start somewhere!! Happy New YearWill try [...]
How true are so called biopic films? I have seen quite a few and wonder how close to the truth they are?…..
or do they elaborate on facts to make the film more interesting?
Do they have input from the actual person (if still alive)….if so does that person get a say in what is portrayed about them? or is the basis of these types of films from other sources and heresay? (i know different films will [...]
when is "the hobbit" due to be in the cinema. it was due back in 2005 or 06.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hiH3AZJTF6w
What do you think the best film soundtracks are?
Do you like soundtracks that work well with the film but that you couldn’t listen to by themselves, or do you like to buy soundtrack albums?
My own favourites are The Wicker Man; Flash Gordon (inevitably); Pulp Fiction; and Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (the last is maybe a little obscure).
What film was this? Possibly Susan George???
90 % sure it is Susan George but happy to be corrected! Please help with the film.
For any of you sick of my questions – I promise this is just a family quiz – no money or prizes involved I promise – just pride!! the deadline is tmrw night!
Do you confuse actors and actresses?
I watched "Man in The Moon" with Jim Carrey and Courtney Love the other night and spent the first hour wondering when Courtney Cox was going to appear.
Anybody else get actors and actresses confused?
What is the shortest film ever made called ?
leddo5617 gave me the idea for this question.
So barring you tube films and animations what was the shortest film to come from a movie makers such as universal or pinewood ?
Below is part of the Legend of Old Man & Old Woman; which film included this citation?
Many years ago, there were only two people in the world; Old Man and Old Woman. One time while they were travelling around the earth, Old Woman said to Old Man, "Let’s come to an agreement of some kind. Let’s decide how the people should live when they come to this earth."
"Well," said Old Man, [...]
Who has been nominated for the most oscars with out winning one?
life time acheivement ones do not count, just year by year ones so for example…peter O’toole was nominated for three with out winning (his life time achievement in 2002 is discounted)