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On February 10th, 2024, Elizabeth Banks turns 50. She is best known as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games (2012), a very serious character at the end. Banks also often had good funny roles. With her heartful and emotional play, she convinced and catched the audience. She isn't above shame to portray even messy characters. For many viewers she is a perfect ten in comedy. When you look at the roles she played, which one is lasting in memory the most? Please celebrate Liz Banks' birthday here.

On the third Monday in February we celebrate Presidents' Day in honor of all the American Presidents. Which presidential biography do you think is the most interesting? Or; which one do you like to see the most? You may discuss the poll here

What is your favorite 20th-century biography political movie? Discuss this poll here

In honor of Presidents' Day, these movies and TV mini-series give viewers biographical and semi-fictional depictions of how U.S. presidents handled some of the most important days of their lives. Which of these select movies or mini-series telling of a significant life-event is your favorite story of an American President showing his mettle? Discuss the topic here.

Sometimes movie titles can be short. Very short. From this list of movie titles consisting of a maximum of two characters (letters or numbers), which one does the best job describing the main theme or storyline of the film? Discuss the list here

Ellen Burstyn celebrates her 90th birthday on December 7, 2022. She is known for her portrayals of complicated women in dramas. She is the recipient of an Academy Award, Tony Award and two Emmy Awards, making her one of only 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Which of these characters portrayed by her do you like the most? Discuss the poll here

What's your favorite recent biographical film with its subject's name as its title?

The scenes for a movie shot in chronological order are shot in the same order as they appear in the movie. Which of these movies which were shot in chronological order is your favorite? Discuss here

Word association time, or in this case word abbreviation. What is the first thing that comes to mind for the abbreviation W.W.? Discuss the topic here.

It's not easy to communicate using just one letter. Each of the following movies has a title with only one letter that must communicate something, whether it's a mood, setting, person or perhaps something else entirely. Which title with one letter suits its film the best? After voting, discuss (using as many letters and words as you wish) here.

We have met many controversial people thanks to Hollywood in great biopics Which is the one is your favorite? Discus this list here here

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 is Election Day in the United States of America, normally set as "the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November" in even years. Which of these biographical election or campaign movies* most earns your vote? *Movies can encompass any political aspect from grassroots movement, campaign, convention, election, or post-election event for any candidate from dog catcher to president or be a solitary issue-centric campaign or set in any country. Optional movie recaps with topical connections paraphrased from Wikipedia. Take the companion poll: Best Fictional Election or Campaign Movie? Discuss the topic here.

From kings to regular joes, from history to life-impacting fellows, many memorable, if not iconic, cinematic characters had a simple thing in common: their name was George and this poll is a tribute to them. So, whether for the performance of the actor or the place the film holds in your heart... ... which of these fictional or real-life movie characters named George is your personal favorite? After voting, you may discuss the list here OSCAR WINNER Oscar Nominee

(Inspired by hb's 'double features' poll) Imagine if we kept the same movie poster, but replaced the original title by one from another film. Which of these 35 combos would be the funniest? (Interesting fact, Presidents of the United States inspired many interesting options) Discuss here

Richard Dreyfuss turns 75 on October 29, 2022. He is known for his collaboration with Steven Spielberg and some other popular movies of 70s-90s. Which of these movies featuring Richard Dreyfuss in the lead or supporting role is your favorite? Discuss the poll here

Former First Lady Barbara Bush recently passed away at age 92. One of only two women to be both wife and mother to a US president, many considered her the real power behind the Bush political dynasty. Americans love peeking into the private lives of the famous, and who is more famous than the wife of the most powerful man in the world? Which of these portrayals of real-life First Ladies takes first place? Discuss the list here * one film per first lady only

Which of these movies set in and around 1999 and 2000 (but not made in those years) is your favorite? Discuss here

Which of these movie posters featuring juxtaposed flags best captures the flag imagery or their iconic elements for the most stunning overall effect? Discuss the topic here or Take other flag polls here.

September 11, its emotional and sociopolitical aftermath, the Bush administration, the Iraqi war, the financial crisis... all these key elements of the "W. Bush" era were handled in critically-acclaimed movies, Adam McKay's Vice (2018) being the most recent example. Which of these movies set during the Bush years is your favorite? After voting, you might discuss the list here

Josh Brolin was born February 12, 1968. During junior year in high school, he took an acting class to see what it was like. He played Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and became hooked. His first major screen role was as the older brother in the film The Goonies (1985), based on a story by Steven Spielberg. He has played roles as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States. Which role of Josh Brolin in the movies since 2000 is your favorite? Please discuss here.