Film Intro Survey

1.What is the first movie that really made an impression on you?

The first film to really have a lasting impact on me was probably the film Spirit which is about a mustang who is separated form his herd and his loved ones by the humans and is evocative of the old american wilderness. I really effected me because of all the tragedy the poor horse had to go through and how cruel humans are without realizing it in their constant mission to win against nature.

2.What are 3-4 of your favorite genres?

Probably War, Biography, Comedy and Gangster movies are my favorite, generally

3.What are 3-4 of your least favorite genres? 

Romances and Musicals have never really done it for me and despite being a teenager i'm not a big fan of teenage/coming of age movies.

4.What are your 5 favorite films?

The Godfather, Monty Python:The meaning of life, Clockwork Orange, Raiders of the Lost Ark and A Bridge Too Far which is a guilty pleasure of mine.

5.List three characteristic of what you consider to be a good movie

Likable characters, a character that you don't even care about ruins an entire movie for me or can drastically improve one. there is a difference between an antihero and just straight up unlikable character. A lot of style, by this i mean use of several things like bright colors or darker color and method of shooting that gives the film a more vivid feel. Some speed and excitement , this ussually can make the difference between a great movie and a slow,pretencious piece of garbage. For example in citizen while there is a lot of talking there is a lot of intrigue and interesting things going on at one time.

6.What are some of your least favorite movies

Godfather part 3, The gambler, and a million ways to die in the west

7.Name some characteristics of what you consider as a bad movie

Unlikable characters, an easily detectable theme/message or inherent bias on a very gray issue, and mindless satire.

8.Who are some favorite directors?

Stanley Kubrick who brought the art of film making to a whole new level and Quentin Tarantino, who portrays violence in many interesting often comedic ways

9.Favorite actors?

Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson and John Cleese 

10.What are 3 films you think everyone should see?

I say these both out of general like for the the film and pop culture relevance. Everyone should see pulp fiction, Its a wonderful life and Monty Python and the holy grail

11.Whats your oldest favorite film?

I'd say It's a wonderful is my oldest favorite movie, being made in 1946 and celebrating the american dream and the ideals of family and community

12.What is the best film you've seen released in the last two years?

out of those I've seen I'd say the best was Guardians of the Galaxy which was able to blend a feeling of drama and suspense with comedy typically found in most current marvel movies. The film also gave an amazing world for the viewer to enjoy and had great costumes and special effects.

13.What are the next 5 films in your queue?

Casablanca, Straight outta Compton, Full metal jacket, the original Batman, and Dr.Strangelove or how i learned to stop worrying and love the bomb.