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Please recommend movies!

My boyfriend and I are having a hard time coming up with movies to watch. Brainstorming based off of movies, directors, and genres we tend to like has gotten us nowhere, so I'd like to see what the hivemind can come up with based off a list of our recent favourite tv shows. [more inside]
posted by to recite so charmingly on Apr 13, 2013 - 33 answers

 

Help me find this mysterious foreign film

Several friends and myself were sitting around draining the worlds supply of beer at the end of last summer, and decided to cap off the night by flipping on netflix. We ended up appointing someone to just pick a completely random movie just by the cover after a bit of arguing of what to watch... The trouble is, now none of us can remember what it was called. [more inside]
posted by emptythought on Apr 8, 2013 - 4 answers

What is this half-remembered snippet about karaoke and "chick songs"?

I have a snippet of a movie or TV show (maybe a cartoon?) that's been rattling around my head for the past month or so and I can't pin down where it's from or if it was just a dream I once had.
A male character is singing karaoke and the audience is booing and heckling him. One of the hecklers mocks his song choice by yelling out, "That's a chick song." The male character retorts, "No it's not! It's a song to get chicks."
Does this ring a bell with anyone? Bonus internet points for a video clip (partial credit for just the song).
posted by mhum on Mar 25, 2013 - 2 answers

I want to live in the 20s & 30s. What TV / movies should I watch?

I've been completely absorbed in British fiction from the 1920s & 30s lately - mostly of the snappy, witty detective variety: Georgette Heyer, Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie. I've also read and adored the incomparable Wodehouse and Nancy Mitford. Now, the question is, what should I watch that will scratch this same itch for sparkling conversation, sophistication, romance and great clothes? I'm open both to original time period stuff and well done more contemporary versions of the period. If it's streaming on Netflix or Amazon, I can watch it. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Mar 20, 2013 - 51 answers

And remember: external forces are never to blame.

I've always thought King Missile's Failure was a pretty good depiction of the kind of intrusive, self-defeating thoughts that characterize depression. The recent FPP'd game Depression Quest does something similar. What are some other works that are reminiscent of the experience of having depression or another mental illness (as opposed to depicting characters with the illness?)
posted by kagredon on Mar 9, 2013 - 14 answers

Best Home Web Streaming Setup

I'd like to create a great streaming setup for my living room. Exact requirements inside [more inside]
posted by nickhb on Feb 16, 2013 - 8 answers

Kids Programming on Netflix Instant

Kid-friendly Netflix / Hulu ideas for elementary school indoor recess? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Feb 11, 2013 - 28 answers

Suggest fun, weird movies for Christmas watching?

I'm looking for non-traditional fun (maybe dark) Christmas movies, for my Christmas day full of movies. Right now, I'm watching Rare Exports, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hogfather . Any other awesome and ridiculous suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Grandysaur on Dec 20, 2012 - 39 answers

I will survive!

Prepping for a five hour layover in Houston (and lots of other holiday traveling in the next three weeks). What are your favorite movies or shows to watch while traveling? [more inside]
posted by mittenedsex on Dec 19, 2012 - 13 answers

Bechdel-positive movies or TV?

Seen any good movies or TV lately, or ever? The hard part: must be Bechdel-positive. [more inside]
posted by Corvid on Dec 8, 2012 - 70 answers

Help me get in the Christmas spirit!

Laid up for surgery during the month of December. Please recommend to me your cheesiest Christmas movies or TV episodes that are available online. Made-for-TV movies are OK, in fact they would be awesome.
posted by backwards compatible on Nov 17, 2012 - 18 answers

You are fired, please take your things and leave.

[Moves/Media Filter] What scenes in either movies or television depict employees being laid off? I am thinking scenes that are done either properly, or terribly inappropriate. Ideally the clips should be short 1-4 minutes. Thank you in advance!
posted by handbanana on Nov 10, 2012 - 24 answers

Japanese Houseboy - WTF?

What is the story behind the pop-cultural trope of the "Japanese Houseboy?" [more inside]
posted by Miko on Sep 22, 2012 - 12 answers

Can you think of Sci–Fi films where people are bombarded with Advertising?

Can you think of Sci–Fi films where people are bombarded with Advertising? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Aug 20, 2012 - 31 answers

Recommend me a last.fm-style website for movies, books, and TV shows.

Is there a last.fm-esque website for movies? I want something that allows me to keep track of what I've watched (really, any media tracking website) [more inside]
posted by apip on Aug 9, 2012 - 10 answers

Early examples of GPS-type things in movies/TV?

A researcher at my workplace has asked for help finding examples of his topic, early examples of "GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or GPS (Global Positioning Systems) technologies in film and TV", "examples of early precursors to map related technologies". I found someone else's Ask from earlier this year that hits on some likely ones, but he's on the lookout for older and more diverse instances if you can think of any. More details and examples below the fold! [more inside]
posted by theatro on Jul 23, 2012 - 9 answers

Jocks, Nerds and Rebels (tm)

To what extent do American Highschools resemble the stereotypical American Highschool seen in just about every movie and TV show ever, withever present competition for social status, rigidly defined cliques, omnipresent bullying, etc... etc?
posted by Artw on Jul 18, 2012 - 86 answers

From External drive to TV, can it be down?

Is there any way to play media files on a tv if the files are stored on an external USB 2 drive, which is hooked up to an Airport Extreme Base Station? There's a Roku SD and iPhones involved in this party, if that helps.
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Jul 15, 2012 - 6 answers

Give me your assistants!

Help me make a list of assistants/valets/right-hand people in pop culture. [more inside]
posted by missjenny on May 29, 2012 - 58 answers

See, Vera? Dress yourself up you get taken somewhere fun.

I need pet names for guns from movies and TV. For example, "Winona" was John Chrichton's blaster on Farscape, and "Vera" was Jayne's tricked-out assault rifle on Firefly. Please give me more examples. Thanks!
posted by ScarletPumpernickel on Apr 24, 2012 - 18 answers

what did movies think of tv in the eighties?

I just watched Poltergeist, which I am now thinking seems right-wing, almost Catholic. at the end of the movie, the husband kicks the tv out of the room and serene music plays. is this a common feature of the movies of the time? did people kick the tv out of the room a lot in the movies of the 80s?
posted by parmanparman on Mar 28, 2012 - 15 answers

Artsy people: what would you tell your 17-year-old self?

What advice would you give to a 17-year-old young man who wants a creative career? [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator on Mar 28, 2012 - 21 answers

More funny, charming, intelligent things to watch?

Please recommend funny, charming, gentle movies and TV shows. [more inside]
posted by kristi on Jan 24, 2012 - 54 answers

Can I have One Media Playlist to Rule Them All?

I recently bought a new TV, replacing one from the early 90s. And I went a bit crazy plugging in ALL the things. The trouble is... there's still nothing on! Is there some kind of master TV / movie / media guide I can use to tell me what device or service(s) offer what I want to watch? [more inside]
posted by marylynn on Jan 20, 2012 - 7 answers

Where did this TV/movie trope originate: the one where someone can no longer play a musical instrument because of a painful past incident....

Where did this TV/movie trope originate: the one where someone can no longer play a musical instrument because of a painful past incident.... [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Jan 19, 2012 - 9 answers

well these subtitles don't do a damn thing!

I kindly seek free online video content in Spanish with Spanish subtitles. [more inside]
posted by threeants on Jan 18, 2012 - 7 answers

What are some examples of movies, tv shows, or music videos that use the "high production value/low production value" trope like in this Coldplay video?

What are some examples of movies, tv shows, or music videos that use the "high production value/low production value" trope like in this Coldplay video? [more inside]
posted by idledebonair on Jan 4, 2012 - 7 answers

Roku recommendations

Help me get the most out of my new Roku. [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie on Dec 27, 2011 - 13 answers

DVD to iPad: Part Deux

Problem with ripping TV-series DVD's to iTunes via Handbrake. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Dec 7, 2011 - 8 answers

Tights are not pants. Apparently, some tights are not even tights.

In what movie(?) does a little brother draw lines on the back of his sister's legs to fake a pair of silk stockings? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Nov 3, 2011 - 16 answers

Which Samsung TV Apps are the best?

What are the best Samsung TV Apps for watching movies and TV? [more inside]
posted by junipero on Oct 29, 2011 - 3 answers

MovieFilter? Where can I find intelligent discussion about movies and t.v.?

Where can I find intelligent writing or discussion about movies and t.v. shows? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Oct 29, 2011 - 24 answers

I can't hear you over how awesome XBMC is (I wish)

Background music and effects are way louder than voices in XBMC, so much so that I have to get up and turn the volume down every time theme song or music comes on during TV shows or movies for fear of disturbing neighbors (not to mention that they're uncomfortably loud). [more inside]
posted by Strass on Sep 28, 2011 - 12 answers

Looking for "Favorit Son"!

Where can I find the 1988 NBC TV mini series "Favorit Son"? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Sep 9, 2011 - 2 answers

Small injury makes it to the big screen

Movies/shows where an actor's last-minute injury or mishap was worked into the final shooting? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Sep 7, 2011 - 29 answers

Help me ID this crappy movie

Please help me find what is probably A) an obscure 70s-80s made-for-TV alien/zombie movie and B) not worth watching in entirety, ever? [more inside]
posted by pepper bird on Sep 5, 2011 - 1 answer

Looking for recommendations similar to "Covert Affairs"

As a mid-20s female, I find USA's "Covert Affairs" to be an empowering, fun show to watch. Please recommend me more movies/TV shows/media with fun, feminine-but-not-overly-sexualized women who are accomplished and achieving their goals. [more inside]
posted by Dukat on Jul 16, 2011 - 24 answers

Are UK films and television programming shot in cooler colors than similar North American productions?

Are UK films and television programming shot in cooler tones than similar North American productions?
posted by unmake on Jun 5, 2011 - 15 answers

What are some good chinese movies to watch to help me learn Mandarin?

Conventional wisdom says that watching a lot of TV/Movies in another language helps with comprehension. What are some good movies/shows to help me with Mandarin? My current level is quite basic (2 semesters of college classes).
posted by joshwa on May 18, 2011 - 9 answers

Looking for scenes depicting the inner struggle of good/evil?

Movie/TV filter: Looking for scenes where people have a visible struggle with their conscience. Like the angel and demon popping up on a person's shoulder when faced with an ethical dilemma, but not necessarily limited to this visual depiction. [more inside]
posted by peripatew on May 4, 2011 - 27 answers

Sentimental comedies

Looking for TV shows, books, and movies where a smart, sharp comedic sensibility masks a deeply sentimental core. [more inside]
posted by mellifluous on Mar 15, 2011 - 47 answers

Help me AskMe, you're my only hope...

What alternatives are there to IO9? What are the cool review and news sites for science fiction and fantasy? For comic books? For sf&f tv and movies? [more inside]
posted by bonehead on Feb 17, 2011 - 17 answers

Same bat-time, different bat-place. Or Different bat-time, same bat-place.

Movies, shows, or even commercials where a plot twist revolves around two characters (or sets of characters) appearing to be in the same physical location throughout, only to reveal that they were each in different places the whole time, or were in the same place but at different times? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Jan 17, 2011 - 38 answers

Recommend space-station-based books and shows?

Science fiction books and shows about what goes on inside space stations or ships? [more inside]
posted by bookdragoness on Jan 13, 2011 - 39 answers

Better than the book!

What great movies (or TV shows) did you find to be infinitely better than the book on which they were based? [more inside]
posted by Sidhedevil on Dec 27, 2010 - 93 answers

Help me name this tune

SongIdentityFilter: Italian-language and funny noises song. "Commedia" Anyone?? [more inside]
posted by Sweetdefenestration on Dec 15, 2010 - 5 answers

Watching old "Dexter" without much new equipment?

How can I watch old "Dexter"s and new movies from Netflix, etc, on my HD TV, the cheapest, simplest, least-techy way? I've got Verizon internet, cable and phone package, and a new Apple desktop, and don't want to add much more hardware. [more inside]
posted by fivesavagepalms on Dec 8, 2010 - 26 answers

A movie/series like Iannucci's "In The Loop"?

Help me find a movie or TV series like In The Loop or Four Lions (thanks askme, for that one!). [more inside]
posted by miss_kitty_fantastico on Dec 3, 2010 - 15 answers

Movies/TV in which the protagonist eventually uncovers or develops a personal power, à la The Matrix?

Movies/TV in which the protagonist eventually uncovers or develops a personal power, à la The Matrix? [more inside]
posted by moira on Nov 22, 2010 - 26 answers

Good examples of exposition?

What are some good examples of hidden or subtle exposition? [more inside]
posted by Silentgoldfish on Nov 8, 2010 - 14 answers

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