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Over the years, cinema has graced us with countless fascinating personalities with even more fascinating origins. For some characters, however, much of their allure stems from the fact that they have remained an enigma to us, mysterious characters whose pasts WE DEMAND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT. With many of them, we were either given their 'version' of their past or simply no backstory at all. Either way, we're left with questions. Which of these mysterious characters portrayed in film, and their surely fascinating pasts, would you be eager to learn more about? (Please note: In order to be eligible for this list, these characters must have a past, whether it being their childhood or background, that hasn't truly been explained in the films they have featured in and thus remain a general mystery to us.) After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Despite all their superpowers, movie superhero characters can't seem to win an Oscar. Alas, superhero characters can at least hope to win an Oscar by proxy of the actor or actress who portrays them, as these pairs have. Which Oscar winner and proxy movie superhero* alter ego combination is the most superior? * Movie superheroes are defined as fictional characters having mythical status and extraordinary or superhuman powers. Discuss the topic here.

These are the characters who avoided the consequences of committing a murder. They were either found not guilty by a judge or were never even caught to begin with. Which of these movie characters would you put behind bars? WARNING: This poll contains MAJOR SPOILERS. After voting, you may discuss the poll here. Also vote for: They Are Innocent!

The American cinema of the 1960s was dominated by big-budgeted tentpole productions in an attempt to lure viewers away from television. When the box office returns struggled to justify the expenses, the old studio system saw a shift towards more diverse and risk-taking movies. These were often made by young directors who saw themselves as the central creative forces, or auteurs. This so-called "New Hollywood" came to an end in the late 70s and early 80s, after a number of ambitious "auteur" productions had flopped and the modern blockbuster era led to a renaissance of the studio system. You may find more information on Wikipedia, newwavefilms, and screenprism. It is impossible to define any movement in an all-satisfying way. However, these aspects are often mentioned to characterize the cinematic era we are dealing with: -challenging narrative and technical conventions -a tendency to shoot movies on location as opposed to sound stages -potential for explicit violence and nudity -targeted towards a young demographic -reconciliation of artistic ambition and entertainment, or even favoring of the former -individual expression -critical of society -morally ambiguous -open or tragic endings The word "New Hollywood" is usually used today in a positive way, but where there is light there is also shadow. Which negative aspect do you think most applies to "New Hollywood"? Discuss here

"Loneliness has followed them their whole life, everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There's no escape. They're God's lonely people." Who makes you feel the loneliest? Share Your Thoughts Here I exclude superhero, non-human (animated, vampire, dracula, monster, etc) and sole-survivor / trapped in a lone situation like Castaway or Life of Pi This is a re-creation of a poll that was published on May 02, 2015.

Which is your favorite Robert De Niro character from a Martin Scorsese movie? Favorite Robert De Niro Character here! Discuss the list here!

After a ban of more than 60 years, women in Saudi Arabia have been given the right to drive, starting on June 24, 2018. The first 10 licenses were issued on June 4. However, these new women drivers are only allowed women driving instructors. And, in theory, none (or very few) of the women who currently live in Saudi Arabia actually know how to drive. So women from other countries have been heading to the Middle East to help train new drivers. Which of these well-known lady drivers from TV or movies do you think would be the best driving instructor? Discuss the list here

Which of these rebellious characters do you think is the most effective? Discuss the list here!

*** MAJOR SPOILERS !!! *** We all make mistakes, don't we? Indeed, it is a common trope to have a movie character making the one mistake that ultimately causes or accelerates his downfall. In One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975): SPOILER: McMurphy never leaves the institution when he has countless opportunities, in Sunset Blvd. (1950), SPOILER: Joe comes back to Norma, in Heat (1995), SPOILER: Neil needs to kill Waingro instead of fleeing, in Scarface (1983), SPOILER: Tony Montana refuses the banker's rates, and precipitates his downfall by making an enemy out of Sosa etc. But these are not the tragic mistakes this poll is about -- those with a 'good' reason to happen. The following list contains ten really bad mistakes... made under circumstances where the character could really think twice before making the choice. These ten moves were so badly thought, so ridiculously doomed to fail or so dangerously stupid that even the fans of the movies have a hard time justifying them. Now, since nothing is really irrational, the main justification for these mistakes can always be found: ego, hubris, overestimating the enemy's stupidity, or, from a screenwriter's perspective, the fact that there would be no story otherwise. But seriously, which of these ten mistakes do you find the hardest to accept, no matter how good the film is? You may discuss the list here

These are other badass movie characters. Badass can be defined in a few ways, one of those definitions being an impressive and admirable person. This poll’s usage of the word does not connote admirable behavior; rather it’s meant as fierce, competent in their task, and intimidating. Which one of these characters do you think is the ultimate badass? Discuss here ______________________________________________________ Live Poll: Part I