ABOUT ME:

ABOUT ME: I am a lifelong movie lover. So much of one, that my first job ever was as an usher at a movie theater. I was immediately hooked, stayed for 5 years, worked every job and eventually managed. I am still a regular movie theater patron and enjoy watching movies at home. I love to follow the box office totals too. It's always fascinating to me to see how a movie fares. There are so many variables: release date, competition, mood of movie-goers. A sure hit flops at the box office, while a low budget independent film takes off and earns millions. I also love movie trivia and discussions. This is just a place for me to share my thoughts on everything related to the movies (all genres). Please participate; I love feedback of all kinds. Well, off to the movies!

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Top 10 Ensemble Cast Films


After watching a great ensemble cast film recently, Best in Show, I thought of making a top 10 of my personal favorites in this category. Again, it is so hard to choose, but these are a few that come to mind. They are also in no particular order, since it's so hard to rate them. All great movies only enhanced by such impressive casts.


1. American Hustle


2. Sneakers

3. The Usual Suspects



4. Pulp Fiction


5. Steel Magnolias


6. The Man in the Iron Mask


7. Parenthood



8. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest



9. Traffic


10. Reservoir Dogs



Some others in the running were Good Fellas, Fargo and Glengary Glen Ross. What are some of your favorites?

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Name the Character Actor #3

Although these are not necessarily household names, they are/were all very good character actors. Try to name them from the following pictures:

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Answers posted in the 'Comments' section below.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Movie Screenshot Quiz #4


Name the movies from the following screenshots:

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Answers are posted in the 'Comments' section below.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

General Movie Trivia #1


1. Duel was the feature film directorial debut of what famed director?

2. What actor was the original Marty McFly from Back to the Future? He was replaced by Michael J. Fox AFTER filming began.

3. Who composed the score for Titanic (1997)?

4. What song was ranked #1, by the American Film Institute in 2004, on the 100 Greatest Songs in American Films list?

5. What song does Phil Connors keep waking up to in Groundhog Day?

6. What was Tom Cruise’s first credited film role? (Hint: 1981)

7. What is the most often portrayed horror movie character?

8. What was John Candy’s last movie?

9. What was the first film to surpass $100 Million in its opening weekend?

10. What Cheers actor was in The Empire Strikes Back and Superman I and II?

NOTE: I'll reveal the answers in the 'Comments' section below.