DVDs and Blu Ray discs are such a pain with their ability to be scratched and the need to find where a disc is, is it in the right case, etc. I find myself often drawn to standard definition “on demand” movies on cable (free ones) instead of searching my own high definition or DVD movies. Is there a way to have the convenience of “on demand” and the quality of the original media? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2008 - 11 answers
Can you recommend an upconverting DVD player with component output that ignores region coding and allows me to perform any action at any time? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2008 - 10 answers 
Looking for old animated film of aliens. I saw this on t.v. in the late 70's or maybe the 80's. Aliens that kind of looked like people were in animation and sometimes they would sit like they were meditating and then a big bubble would float above them, and you could not figure out if their soul was in the bubble, or if they were somehow procreating with others by doing this. I remember that the children were not suppose to bother someone who was doing this. It was a very interesting animation. I thought that the word "planet" was in the title but I'm not sure. Any ideas??
posted on Sep 13, 2008 - 5 answers
I'm looking for movies and television shows that featured memorable, star-crossed heterosexual couples.
The man and woman must either: a) never get together, or b) get together only to have everything go horribly. No long-term relationships or on-and-off again romances, please.
Bonus points for obscurity, but well-known examples are also appreciated.
Examples:
- Red (K. Kieslowski)
- Titanic
Thanks for your help! :-)
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 64 answers
How can I use the speakers in my TV as the "center" speaker on my receiver? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers
Suggestions for movies, TV, or visual media that feels like a Dashboard Confessional song sounds? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 19 answers
CopFilter: In TV shows and movies cops (usually homicide detectives) often have lights and siren installed in their personal cars. Doe this really happen? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 15 answers
What movie or TV show were they parodying in one specific scene on South Park last night? (Spoilers within) [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 11 answers
Can anyone point me towards movie or tv clips that involve punching someone in the face through a straw boater held up in front of them or any other comedic hat smashing? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 12 answers
Which cinematographs or televisual serials most faithfully depict the operations of police or detectives?
posted on May 29, 2007 - 25 answers
What's the person called whose job it is to select appropriate music for movies/television shows/etc? How does one go about landing a job doing this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2007 - 17 answers
Mission Statements in Film: I'm working on a presentation about the importance of having clear objectives, and am interested in relevant video clips. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 23 answers
I'm looking for a show about men behaving badly. I am NOT by any means looking for the actual sitcom by that name! Clarification after the flip. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 26 answers
Please help me identify a freaky 1970's (maybe 1960's) movie! Plot inside.
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posted on Oct 20, 2006 - 5 answers
TV shows, movies, books, or other media that involve people living as "someone else" temporarily - whether swapping roles, taking a new role, or pretending to be someone else - to see life in someone else's shoes. [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2006 - 48 answers
How have different tv shows or movie franchises dealt with the death of actors between episodes/seasons/films? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 53 answers
Another obsecure 70's TV movie question....[mi+]
posted on Jan 31, 2005 - 5 answers
In movies and on TV, why does a phone go to dial tone after someone hangs up? Is there a phone system somewhere that really does that?
posted on Jan 16, 2005 - 22 answers
According to the IMDb there are only 231 films (or tv series) in which the title is spoken by a character therein. That number seems rather low -- I thought there would be a lot more than that, especially considering that society that claps and walks out whenever this happens. But other than 'The Truman Show' I can't think of any more. Any other ideas?
posted on May 2, 2004 - 41 answers
