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Claudette Colbert, the iconic Hollywood actress, is commemorated on September 13, 2023, for her 120th birth anniversary. Colbert received three Academy Award nominations during her career for her outstanding performances, including 'It Happened One Night' (1934), for which she won the Oscar, 'Private Worlds' (1935), and 'Since You Went Away' (1944). These movies offer a glimpse into her remarkable talent and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Which of these movies starring Claudette Colbert do you consider the most memorable? Discuss the poll here

Which movie or mini-series depicting a courageous action that led to the awarding of an U.S.A. Medal of Honor or a similar congressional award is most heroic story? Medal of Honor Day is celebrated each year on March 25th. For the purpose of this poll, the Medal of Honor for Space, the Gold Lifesaving Medal and the Four Chaplains' Medal are similar awards. Sources: cmohs.org and Wikipedia Discuss the topic here.

The films released in 1939 are 75 years old this year. Which of these notable 1939 films is your favorite? Of this poll, IMDb Daily Poll Board member ElMaruecan82 said: "I think this is a terrific idea, but not because these films are turning 75 this year but because they happen to be from the greatest cinematic year ever: 1939. I believe the year deserves a little tribute in your descriptive text, something reminding us that Hollywood's Golden Age reached its pinnacle in 1939, before the Old World would forever collapse under Hitler's tanks ... like a last gasp of brightness, life and colors before the dark." Discuss your list here: http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/flat/229502983

There have always been books which forced the impression to be unfilmable. But then some producers, directors, and writers came and showed that the stuff is not unfilmable. We all know that the 'Lord of the Rings' franchise was one of these "so-to-say" big unfilmable ideas, but at the end it became a highly acclaimed movie series. Which of these movies and tv-series that seemed to be unfilmable rocked it the most? (Or Which do you think will rock it the most? - For productions that are still not released.) Tell us here.

According to Wikipedia: Cinecittà Studios is a large film studio in Rome, Italy. With an area of 400,000 square metres, it is the largest film studio in Europe, and is considered the hub of Italian cinema. The studios were constructed during the Fascist era as part of a plan to revive the Italian film industry. Which film shot at Cinecittà is your favorite? Rule: 1) IMDb Rating of at least 7.0 Discuss here

Oscar winning director, writer and producer, John Ford, might be best known for his prestige westerns. Which one of his westerns would you consider to be your favorite? After voting, you may discuss the list here.

"Roses are red Violets are blue Sugar is sweet And so are you." Which movie with a rose in the title do you like most? Discuss the list here

Encouraged by her mother from an early age, actress Linda Darnell was discovered at 15 as part of a nationwide fresh faces tour. Too young for Hollywood she lied about her age and moved to Tinsel Town and she was sent home with promise of a future screen test. Upon her return she was signed and promoted by legendary producer Daryl Zanuck becoming an overnight sensation and instant A-Lister. Her life story was even the basis of a biopic titled Star Dust (1940). Her troubled life was unfortunately cut short at age 41 in 1965 from a house fire. In honor of what would have been her 100th birthday (October 16, 2023), what is your favorite Linda Darnell performance? Discuss here

Discuto hero (only one-word titles, some titles were eligible like Jo (1971) or Borsalino (1970) but to keep it at 35, I only selected movies with poster pictures)

'The Four Seasons' of Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most brilliant works ever composed. The 12 parts are telling the year's change over the seasons by simply the music, played on classical instruments. Its success is clearly based on creative qualities and the great imagination of Vivaldi. But it got overused in many film productions. Whenever something should appear the most magnificent, Vivaldi's milestone appears, too. Which movie do you think shows the worst misuse of Vivaldi's work 'The Four Seasons'? Discuss here.

Movies that have at least 50,000 votes and an IMDb rating of at least 7.0 are considered. Which among these historical thriller movies is your favorite? Discuss here

In some movies there are armies of beings fighting humankind. Spoiler bars attached to the options to avoid spoiling the movies for you. Which of these armies is the most memorable bizarre? Tell us here.

In some movies a special book plays an important role. Which of these books is the most important for the story of the movie? Please tell us here.

On the 12th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.... From this list of movies and/or television shows containing the words Drum, Drummer, Drums, 12, or Twelve... which is your favorite? Discuss here: http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/flat/263487361 Look for other polls on the 12 days of Christmas.

They can be pure of heart, evil to the core,ordained, self-proclaimed, wise, or downright deceitful. Your choice is no endorsement for or against any relegion or belief. http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/flat/225877432 Choose the one, from the listed films, you find most fascinating.

These movies that are based on books will come out in 2015. Which of these films are you most excited for? Discuss here

Over the course of the year, many highly-anticipated movies bombed really hard or failed to meet the box-office expectations, making them a flop on the scale of their initial budget and predicted success. In your opinion, which of these 2016 Box Office Flops, retrospectively, was the most predictable? Discuss the list here

There is a movies category, the Legal Movie, where all the plot is based on a legal case, and at the end there is the final address by counsel who save the situation exculpating the innocents or condemning the guilties. Where is for you, the best final address by counsel? You may discuss this poll: here

Here in the United States, the Fourth of July or our Independence Day is upon us. Which of these American Revolution centric works (TV or films) would you gladly watch to celebrate this patriotic holiday? Pledge your binge watching here! ;-)

Which of these films or shows about American independence is better? discuss here