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In the beginning, movies took their inspiration from the classic Greek Tragedy structure: one plot, characters driving the narrative, three acts, unity of time, setting and action etc. But progressively, some ingenuous filmmakers embraced the cinematic medium with more creativity, changing forever the way stories would be told. The question is: in your opinion, which of these 10 influential movies was the most groundbreaking in the field of storytelling? Discuss here

According to Chinese Culture, eight is the luckiest number of all because it sounds very similar to the word meaning “wealth”, “fortune”, and “prosper”. It is customary in the country to incorporate the number 8 wherever it's possible, and with more eights your good fortune increases. The number 88 means double happiness, and as such, watching a film that incorporates this number may make you happier. The following films have a runtime of exactly 88 minutes, making them very likely to bring enjoyment according to this idea. Which of them do you enjoy the most? Discuss Here Poll by Pencho15

Which is your favorite Non-English movie on IMDb Top 250 Movies? Note: List includes films with at least 120,000 votes and does not include animated feature films. The ratings being accurate as of September of 2023. Please discuss here.

Just as we, IMDb users, talk about movies every once in a while, so did most Simpsons' characters... and for our greatest delight. Here is a compilation of 35 quotes from the most quotable show of all-time, all of them referencing a film (well, sometimes, it's more about the book or the titular character, but I couldn't resist!). Some are funny in a clever way, some are hilariously nonsensical, some are so obscure it can takes years to get them...from the cane of "Citizen Kane" to Lionel Hutz' suit against "The Neverending Story" for false advertizing, from Homer sending a fan-letter to "Die Hard" to Bart's friends strangely enthusiastic for sneaking into "Barton Fink", which of these quotes 'd'oh!' you think is the funniest? Now, fasten your seatblets, this is going to be a bumpy, Godzilla-related, night! Discuss here

And here comes part II of the 'anagram' poll series: this time I rearranged 10 one-word titles from IMDb Top 250 (as of 3rd April, 2021) and came up with sentences -or fragments- that can summarize the film (or a significant part of it). Which anagram-summary works the best for you? After voting, you might discuss the list here Check Part I

From this list of top Golden Lion award winners (minimum 5,000 votes from IMDb users), which one is your favorite? Discuss here after voting

Which of these movies told through multiple perspectives is your favorite? Discuss here

Which of the 35 shortest movies in the IMDb Top 250 as of 30th November 2014 is your favorite? Discuss it here. Vote in the poll for the longest movies here

Doesn't that episode reminds you of some movie? No, I'm not talking of an umpteenth parody of An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) or another use of Psycho (1960) screeching violins, but an entire plot that is inspired by a classic movie. If you can count at least 3 sitcom episodes based on a film (even in a loose way), they're in for the poll... Overall, which of these movie plots that inspired sitcom episodes worked the best? After voting, you might discuss the list here

Movies that have at least 25,000 votes and an IMDb rating of at least 7.5 are considered. Which of these is your favorite Martial Arts movie? Discuss here, also vote your favorite Martial Arts TV Series

Instead of watching 3 hours long a masterpiece film (some of us don't have such a energy to do that), which movie do think is the best for "limited" running time below 90 minutes? (Original released only, not including extended version) Discuss the list here

Sight & Sound's survey, published every 10 years by the British Film Institute lists the 100 greatest films of all time. From the 20 highest-ranked films of their 2022 list which one is your favorite? Note: The list has 21 options because Bicycle Thieves and Rashomon are tied at the 20th position. Discuss here

February 11th is Foundation Day, celebrating the establishment of the Japanese nation by Emperor Jimmu's ascension to the throne in 660 BC. In honor of the day, we celebrate Japanese filmmaking, it's contributions to world cinema and will enjoy great Japanese movies all year long. Source: IMDb Informer Which Japanese made movie that is currently or formerly in the IMDb Top 250 is your favorite? Discuss the topic here.

Oscar nominated director, writer and producer, Akira Kurosawa, might be best known for his prestige Samurai epics. Which one of his samurai films would you consider to be your favorite? After voting, you may discuss the list here.

In memory of Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) on his birthday March 23rd, a retrospective on his greatest films. He is regarded as one of the most influential and important filmmakers ever; as well one of greatest Asians of the past 100 years. Kurosawa left a canon of great films, as well as, a legacy that influences movies being made today. Which of the movies directed by Akira Kurosawa is your favorite one? Discuss the topic here.

The Criterion Collection is one of the most important film distribution companies in the world. They help to bring to light many classic films. Whether foreign or domestic and whether well-known or underrated, the CC helps to bring these movies to mainstream attention and appreciation, in the best editions possible. As such, what is your favourite CC film that is in the Top 250 on this site? Discuss here

Which of these top 35 art-house and international movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes, is your favorite? Discuss here Also vote for: Top Mystery & Suspense Movies

BBC Culture polled 209 critics from 43 countries to find the 100 greatest foreign-language films of all time. Which film from their Top 25 is your own favorite? Discuss here after voting

As our main character reminisces, we watch a story of their past come to life. Which of these films told in flashback is your favorite? After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

An art film is typically an independent film, aimed at a niche market rather than a mass market audience. In the early years, the term "art film" was not used. However, there were films that were artistically-oriented. Here are some of the best art films made from 1920 to 1959 having a minimum of 5,000 votes. Which of these movies do you think is the most artistic? Discuss the poll here