Poll: Police-Themed Movie Series

The definitions of abstract concepts like genres can be notoriously hard to pin down, so, rather than leave everybody to fight amongst themselves about what exactly a "western" or a "thriller" is, IMDb has thoughtfully provided us with official definitions on their help page. What is their definition of "Western"? Read on: Should contain numerous scenes and/or a narrative where the portrayal is similar to that of frontier life in the American West during 1600s to contemporary times. Objective. In other words, the basic criteria for being a Western is based on time and place: the American West in the frontier era. This is easy enough to apply to things like The Searchers (1956) or Gunsmoke (1955-1975), titles that fit neatly within those parameters. But what about those movies and TV shows that happen to meet some, but not all, of the criteria? What about the pieces of media that only vaguely, kinda sorta fit the bill? Not one single title on this list is officially recognized as a "Western" by IMDb. Yet, every last one of them has some significant connection to the genre. The question is, which of these films/TV series do you think is the best example of a Western... that's not a Western? After voting, please discuss here. Click here for the expanded version of this list. Click here to read an alternate version of this list with detailed descriptions for each title.

Which of these quotes that come at the movie's climax, would you refer to as the most thrilling? (even emotionally, since they're not all from action movies)

AFI (American Film Institute) produced a list of the 100 greatest movie quotes of all time. We use this list for this poll. After we pick the best 12 Quotes, it's time to vote for the best quote ever. What is the greatest movie quote ever? Discuss here

Here are some popular movies celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2021. Which of these movies released 50 years ago, in 1971, is your favorite? Discuss here

Many movie quotes became iconic because they could adapt to everyday situations that justified quoting the film... starting with the film itself Indeed, some quotes were even more legendary because they seemed to have an existence of their own "before" the film and entered pop culture as "quotes within quotes", or simply put "quotations". Whether quotes whose core-statement was taken from an original speaker or featuring a quotation from the actual speaker referring to himself or someone else, the quotation to vote for is in bold letters. Some classic lines were used in an initial context then reprised for a more impactful effect, they can be considered as quotations but they don't exactly fit the criteria of the poll, so no "there's no place like home" or "Hasta la vista baby". Which of these cinematic quotations is the most iconic? After voting, I say "discuss the list here"

There are endless amounts of great movie scenes, so to narrow it down the folks over at the poll board each suggested their favourites to make this list. Which do you deem to be the greatest? Discuss here Take the TV Poll here!

The peak of the 'New Hollywood' period, 1971 was perhaps one of the greatest years for thrills and movie violence. Which of these 13 classic thrillers is the most heart-pounding? Discuss here

Ever wondered what the titles of two films you absolutely love would sound like all meshed together in one? The outcome can be pretty hilarious (especially when you see the new, bizarre title directly next to the movie's poster). Which combination of 2 movie titles into 1 film puts the biggest smile on your face? After voting, you may discuss the poll here. Also vote for: Combine 2 Movie Titles, Get 1 Film!

Which one of these '70s guy movies (that gals can enjoy just as well) do you think is the best? After voting, you may discuss the list here

Warning: Some may contain SPOILER! “The earth is suffocating. Swear to make them cut me open, so I won’t be buried alive.” - Frédéric Chopin Being buried alive itself is the worst nightmare to begin with, but which of these scenario is your worst nightmare? Share your nightmare here

What is your favorite movie with 7,7 IMDb ranking over 77,777 votes? Discuss this poll here

What's better than a classic movie quote? A classic movie quote with Halloween in it! Which of these Halloween-ified film lines do you like best? Be sure to read them all - there's some great ones! Discuss here... and also, BOO!

In 2009, the website The Art of Manliness published a list of "100 Must See Movies: The Essential Men’s Movie Library". Which of these movies has the most interesting things to say about manliness? Discuss here

What is your favorite movie or TV show where passengers are in danger? After voting, please discuss here.

What is the most memorable use of San Francisco as the background of a classic or a popular movie? Discuss here

Clint Eastwood has been acting for decades leaving a legacy of legendary films that thrill and emotionally engage audiences. For his 90th birthday, I've listed some of his most iconic films for IMDb users to decide what's his best starring role. Which is your favorite? Discuss here after voting

Neo-Western is a subgenre of the Western that reflects the traditions of the western film genre like characters, settings, and themes but is set in the contemporary, even urban, American West or frontiers beyond. Movies that have at least 10,000 votes and an IMDb rating of at least 7.0 are considered. Which of these is your favorite movie? Discuss here

From the American Film Institute's Top 100 Movie Quotes, there are only 4 cases of quotes from two opuses of the same series. Which of these 4 pairs of quotes is the most classic, in your opinion? Discuss here

Lalo Schifrin (born 1932) is an Argentine-American pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. He is best known for his large body of film and TV scores since the 1950s, incorporating jazz and Latin American musical elements alongside traditional orchestrations. He is a 5-time Grammy Award winner, and has been nominated for 6 Academy Awards and 4 Emmy Awards. Which is your favorite title having Lalo Schifrin as a composer? Join the Discussion Here in the IMDb Poll Community Forum

Which of these Dirty crime movies* has aged the most poorly? Discuss your answer here. *Movies under the Crime genre; at least 150 ratings; older than 2010.