originally posted
MAY 22, 2008
[old stuff from the now gone "Refined Picture Show" blogspot]
Another great quiz by Dennis Cozzalio.
1) BEST TRANSITION FROM
MOVIES TO TV (ACTOR, ACTRESS,
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, MOVIE/SHOW)
David Lynch is the best of the film
David Lynch is the best of the film
directors to make a pit stop in TV.
off the top of my head; Alec Baldwin has
made the best jump to TV on 30 Rock!
He's hilarious.
& Pee-wee movies made the best
transition from large to small
screen.
2) LIVING FILM DIRECTOR YOU MOST
MISS SEEING ON THE
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
REGULARLY
Joe Dante 😢
Joe Dante 😢
3) EUGENE PALLETTE
OR CHARLES COBURN
Pallette.
Pallette.
4) FILL IN THE BLANK:
"I PRAY THAT NO ONE
EVER TURNS ________
INTO A MOVIE."
"ALF"
"ALF"
5) JANE GREER
OR VERONICA LAKE
Jane!
Jane!
6) WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU
SAW IN A THEATER? ON DVD? AND
WHY?
Last movie I saw @ cinema was Tarsem's THE FALL
I was curious about it 'cause I love his music video
Last movie I saw @ cinema was Tarsem's THE FALL
work and THE CELL (2000). Satoshi Kon's PAPRIKA
(2007) was the last film I saw at home.
7) NAME AN ACTOR YOU
THINK SHOULD BE A STAR
I think Mia Wasikowska should be
I think Mia Wasikowska should be
an A-lister!
8)
FOXY BROWN OR COFFY?
COFFY (1973) is the better film.
COFFY (1973) is the better film.
9) FAVORITE TV SHOW STILL
WITHOUT ITS OWN DVD BOX
SET
I don't think the entire Kolchak series
I don't think the entire Kolchak series
is out yet.
10) JACK ELAM
OR NEVILLE BRAND?
Neville.
Neville.
11) WHAT MOVIES WOULD
TOP YOUR LIST OF MOVIES
YOU NEED TO REVISIT,
FOR WHATEVER REASON?
almost all of Ingmar Bergman's filmography.
I watched them all in order for the first time
almost all of Ingmar Bergman's filmography.
about 5 years ago & the majority of them
were eye-opening experiences. I've since
seen WILD STRAWBERRIES (1957) and
PERSONA (1966) multiple times, but all
the others deserve a second viewing
from me.
12) ZODIAC OR
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN?
ZODIAC (2007)
And not just because it's newer & shinier but because
ZODIAC (2007)
it's a more cinematically rich work.
13)
USING OUR BEST REVIEWER-SPEAK,
WHAT IS AN "IMPORTANT" FILM
COMEDY? AND WHAT IS TO YOU
THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM COMEDY
OF THE LAST 35 YEARS?
I think important movies in any genre tend to be the
I think important movies in any genre tend to be the
most influential and most reflective of their society
& time. For me the 2 most important film comedies
of the last 35 years are still AIRPLANE! (1980) and
BLAZING SADDLES (1974)
Soon though I think CLUELESS (1995) and
Soon though I think CLUELESS (1995) and
40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN (2005) might steal the former's
thunder.
14) IDEAL ENVIRONMENT
FOR WATCHING A MOVIE
If the Dallas IMAX had more comfortable
If the Dallas IMAX had more comfortable
chairs, it would be ideal for me.
It's giant, bright, and loud. Everything film presentation should be.
15) MICHELLE WILLIAMS
OR EVA MENDES
I love both these ladies!
I love both these ladies!
If forced to pick, I go with Michelle.
16) WHAT'S THE WORST
MOVIE TITLE OF ALL TIME?
BOBBY BUMPS PUTS
BOBBY BUMPS PUTS
A BEANERY ON THE BUM (1918).
Or perhaps that's the greatest title of all time. 😂
Or perhaps that's the greatest title of all time. 😂
17) BEST MOVIE ABOUT
TEACHING AND/OR LEARNING
Best movie about learning is STAND & DELIVER.
Best film about teaching is the doc TO BE AND TO HAVE
18) DRACULA ('31) OR
Best movie about learning is STAND & DELIVER.
Best film about teaching is the doc TO BE AND TO HAVE
18) DRACULA ('31) OR
HORROR OF DRACULA ('58)
personally Todd Browning's DRACULA (1931).
Even though the Hammer one is probably
personally Todd Browning's DRACULA (1931).
a better film.
19) WHY DO YOU BLOG? OR IF
YOU DON'T, WHY DO YOU READ
BLOGS?
I personally blog because I have o.c.d. and like to keep track
I personally blog because I have o.c.d. and like to keep track
of everything I watch so I can look back later and observe how
my taste has evolved. I follow many film blogs simply
because I love reading varied ideas.
20) MOST MEMORABLE /
DISTURBING DEATH SCENE
Murphy's crucifixion via shotgun blasts.
Even its trimmed down R rated version is
Murphy's crucifixion via shotgun blasts.
almost unbearable.
21) JASON ROBARDS
21) JASON ROBARDS
OR ROBERT SHAW?
Rubby Robards.
22) A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR MOST BLASPHEMOUS MOVIE EVER
I genuinely think Mel Gibson's THE PASSION
Rubby Robards.
22) A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR MOST BLASPHEMOUS MOVIE EVER
I genuinely think Mel Gibson's THE PASSION
OF THE CHRIST (2004) is a gross perversion
of the Gospel story. Visually stunning.
Spiritually atrocious.
23)
23)
RIO BRAVO OR RED RIVER
RIO BRAVO (1959)
24) WERNER HERZOG IS REMAKING
RIO BRAVO (1959)
24) WERNER HERZOG IS REMAKING
BAD LIEUTENANT WITH NICHOLAS
CAGE---THAT'S REALITY. TRY
TO OUTDO REALITY BY
CONCOCTING A MATCH-UP
OF DIRECTOR AND TITLE
FOR A REALLY STRANGE
IMAGINARY REMAKE
Eli Roth remaking Siegel's
Eli Roth remaking Siegel's
THE BEGUILED (1971)
25) BULLE OGIER
OR CHARLOTTE RAMPLING
Ms. Rampling aka "The Look"
26)
Ms. Rampling aka "The Look"
26)
IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES
--- YES? NO?
Definitely Yes. Not my favourite Oshima,
Definitely Yes. Not my favourite Oshima,
but still essential arthouse.
27) NAME A MOVIE YOU
THINK OF AS YOUR OWN
DAYS OF HEAVEN (1978)
DAYS OF HEAVEN (1978)
is quite literally mine.
28) WINGED MIGRATION
OR MICROCOSMOS
WINGED MIGRATION (2002)
WINGED MIGRATION (2002)
but just by a hair.
29) YOUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL
GAME FEATURED IN A MOVIE
The finale of Stone's
The finale of Stone's
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (1999).
30) WENDY HILLER
OR DEBORAH KERR
Wendy.
Wendy.
31) DIRTIEST SECRET YOU
HAVE THAT IS RELATED
TO THE MOVIES
I have yet to see GIANT (1956).
32) NAME A FAVORITE FILM
I have yet to see GIANT (1956).
32) NAME A FAVORITE FILM
AND DESCRIBE HOW IT IS
ILLUMINATED & ENRICHED
BY ANOTHER FAVORITE FILM
One of my favorites is Jim Sheridan's
One of my favorites is Jim Sheridan's
IN AMERICA (2003) and the way E.T.
(1982) plays into its mythology. Helping the
children grapple with the stages of grief.
33) IT'S A GIFT (1934)
OR HORSE FEATHERS (1932)?
IT'S A GIFT ('34) is funnier to
IT'S A GIFT ('34) is funnier to
me personally.
34) YOUR BEST STORY
34) YOUR BEST STORY
ABOUT SEEING A MOVIE
AT A DRIVE-IN
My only memory of seeing a movie at a drive-in is of
My only memory of seeing a movie at a drive-in is of
one of the 90s BATMAN movies. I was very little but
I remember every time a car pulled up with its
headlights shining on the screen you couldn't see
certain shots. Due to the dark way the film is lit.
And since those movies are so stylishly gothic, there
were plenty of dark moments where we couldn't tell
what the hell was going on due to the glare. We could
only hear it. I do vividly remember all the batmobile,
bat-boat, & batwing parts though!
35) VICTOR MATURE
OR TYRONE POWER
I said "I enjoy your musky Victor Mature-like scent"
36)
I said "I enjoy your musky Victor Mature-like scent"
36)
WHAT DOES FILM CRITICISM
MEAN TO YOU? WHERE DO
YOU THINK IT'S HEADED?
Great film criticism is the ability to make readers think
Great film criticism is the ability to make readers think
about movies & art from a unique perspective.. Offer
ideas on every aspect of the medium.
Unfortunately I think most criticism is headed online and away
from print. Blogs and micro Twitter posts. Hopefully more
critical thinkers and cineastes begin to diversify with podcasting
and cutting their own video essays too.
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