Poll: Siskel, Ebert and the IMDb Poll Board's Potential Theatres' Names

First off. "What is a movie MacGuffin?" you might ask. A movie MacGuffin is a plot device in the form of an object, goal or other motivator the protagonist pursues. The specific nature of a MacGuffin is typically unimportant to the overall plot. The most common type of MacGuffin is an object, place, or person. Now you know what a movie MacGuffin is. Which of these famous movie Mcguffins is your favourite? Discuss here

In some movies the main character has free and untamed hair like Jesus. Same for strong supporting characters. Which of these characters is your favorite? Discuss here.

These were the very last shots that we saw before that screen faded to black... and we haven't been able to shake them since. As plots and character arcs wrapped up, these final frames were able to satisfy, shock or elicit some other type of emotion from us. These shots showed us how one can never underestimate the power of a send off. Which of these iconic closing shots in a film is your favorite? After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

These are some of the most famous and iconic movie shots of all-time. Which of these iconic shots is your personal favourite? Discuss here.

The photos below are the funniest photos on IMDb according to the members of the IMDb poll board. Which do you find funniest? Discuss the list here

We live in a time when a superhero movie makes enough money to cover the deficit of half the African continent before you could finish your bowl of Frosties. We live in a time where questioning why there are so many superhero movies released is admitting a total ignorance of the laws of supply and demand. We live in a time where criticizing superhero movies makes anyone sound like a sourpuss; after all, we should be happy that fans are happy, actors are happy, journalists are happy and producers (God bless them!) so happy to see everyone happy! Still, since you know yourself better than anyone, let's just ask a simple question: here's a list of facial expressions, which one comes the closest to the face you make whenever we talk about superhero movies? After voting, you might discuss the list here

What is your favorite type of comedy? After voting, you may discuss the list here (definitions 'borrowed' from Wikipedia)

Of all the screen legends in all Hollywood, no one could deliver a line like Humphrey Bogart. He was good, very good... the stuff cinematic nostalgia is made of. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of his death (January 14), which of these classic quotes said by or to "Bogie" is your personal favorite? You know what to do after the vote, don't you, Steve? You just put the cursor on "here" and click!

Here are some opening scenes from a movie that IMDb poll board members love the most. Which of these movie opening scenes do you love the most? ? Discuss or share your favorite movie opening scene here!

Which of these movie stoners would you most want in the circle with you? Discuss the list here Originally published 1/20/14 - 3,243 votes total as of 11/29/17

The cinematographer decides how to frame the shots and takes care when selecting the most appropriate camera moves. The effect that each move has can vary significantly in how it makes the viewer feel. It takes something to turn a few actors and a movie set into something cinematic, evocative and occasionally iconic. Here are some of the most important camera movements. Which camera movement do you find most influential in cinema? After voting, Discuss the poll here. Read the article used for creating the poll here

Suppose you are an officer of the Narcotics Control organization of your country. Now, which among these drug addicted persons you would like to catch first? Discuss the list here Vote for the Part I HERE.

Films tend to use famous instrumental music in their scenes. Which instrumental music piece will you never listen to the same way again? After voting, you may discuss the list here.

Which of these cinematic happy-go-lucky optimists and half-full glasses philosophers would most help you to look at the bright side of life? After voting, you may discuss the list here

In movies, colors have been used to draw out emotional reactions, draw focus to significant details/objects, set the tone of the movie, represent character traits and show changes or arcs in the story. So, which movie has the most iconic use of colors? Discuss here

Which of these famous objects/things from the movies holds the most cinematic value to you? After voting, you may discuss the poll here. Also Vote >> More Iconic Movie Objects

The last time that we saw the beloved volleyball from Cast Away (2000), he was floating on the ocean, tragically separated from the adoring Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks). We all know where Chuck went from there, but what do you think happened to Wilson? After voting, please feel free to join the discussion here. Much thanks to dgranger, Stephen Atwood, Ed Jones (XLIX), ElMo (15yearsIMDber akaElMo), ACT_1, Peter (pbn), Silitonga (ferry_silitonga), Bonafide Boss, Paranoid_Indifference, gitte_l_yche, and NoRa_FoKa, Dan Dassow, and Jessica, who collectively suggested most of the options below.

The following movie characters care about forest preservation. They are residents of the forest, or are known to protect it and all its creatures. Which of these characters is your favorite? Discuss here

Dogma 95 was a movement started by Danish directors in the 1990s. It proposed certain restrictions on filmmaking, mostly technologically, in order to focus on aspects like story or acting and to retain independence from studios. Which rule, as written in the Dogma 95 manifesto, do you think would be most restricting when making films? (the pictures are used as counter-examples to the rules) Discuss here

These talented auteurs all exhibit a near instantly recognizable style in their films - so recognizable in fact, that it doesn't take their viewers long to know whose film they are watching upon beginning. This could mean recurring themes, special effects or a general tone with which we've come to associate these directors. Rather than asking which director is your favorite, which of these director's trademarks do you find MOST RECOGNIZABLE? Source: http://www.cinelinx.com/topics/director-trademarks.html After voting, you may discuss the poll here.