Looking for scenes (television or film) in which an actor plays a character with a different accent and then
that character puts on the actor's native accent.
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posted by 256
on Nov 2, 2012 -
27 answers
What are your favourite DVD extras? Which DVD movie/TV shows have the best extras/bonus material?
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posted by meronym
on Oct 4, 2012 -
43 answers
Is there a person or company that one could safely hire (i.e., safeguards against theft) to rip DVDs they own into digital video files?
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posted by WCityMike
on Oct 3, 2012 -
8 answers
Does this exist: A music video or scene from a movie/ show in which a room decorated with many taxidermy animals (trophy heads and the like) comes to life and start moving and singing?
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posted by ~Bert
on Sep 7, 2012 -
18 answers
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!
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posted by theatro
on Jul 23, 2012 -
9 answers
Looking for a movie title: some years ago, an indie film, basic idea that the government is running a televised competition (much like Survivor), except to the death.
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posted by kestralwing
on Mar 29, 2012 -
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Can you find an example from before 1979 of the "crazy string wall" used in movies and television?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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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?
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posted by marylynn
on Jan 20, 2012 -
7 answers
In what movie(?) does a little brother draw lines on the back of his sister's legs to fake a pair of silk stockings?
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posted by phunniemee
on Nov 3, 2011 -
16 answers
Does anyone remember the name of that TV and Movie character actor from 60s comedies who played fussy types and his catchphrase was "We-eeell!"? (I don't know how to spell it phonetically.) It was useless trying to Google this as I can't remember which movies or shows he was in, though it seemed like a lot. Thanks!
posted by m0kingb1rd
on Mar 16, 2011 -
22 answers
What is the quality I should look for in a new TV if I want to watch stuff on it that I've downloaded onto a USB?
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posted by mateuslee
on Jan 4, 2011 -
13 answers
Looking for tv and movies which will blow my mind with the quality of the writing and acting.
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posted by JoannaC
on Nov 21, 2010 -
51 answers
Looking for movies or television shows that depict very gracious, well-mannered, and feminine women...
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posted by 3491again
on Nov 10, 2010 -
46 answers
I'm doing research for a book and I'm looking for tv shows or movies that depicts teens having relationships with adults. I have a partial list that includes: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, ONE TREE HILL, CALIFORNICATION, BORED TO DEATH, and PINEAPPLE EXPRESS. I'm also looking for examples of teens talking about sodomy e.g. NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE and National Lampoon's PLEDGE THIS. Thanks!
posted by lrnarabic
on Aug 30, 2010 -
49 answers
I am racking my brain over this one. Both Google and IMDB are failing me. In what movie or TV show does a character say the following quote (might not be the exact words):
"Can you speak a little louder, only this time into my LAPEL?"
See, the character is wearing a wire, and he's not very bright.
Help me figure this one out!
posted by drinkcoffee
on Aug 6, 2010 -
24 answers
Inspired by
this thread, I am looking for examples of verbal consent prior to sex in visual media such as film or television (country of origin is unimportant).
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posted by stinkycheese
on Jul 16, 2010 -
18 answers
Are there any examples of television/movie scenes where simple non-plot-related mistakes are made intentionally?
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posted by mpls2
on Mar 30, 2010 -
56 answers
I want to use a LCD monitor as a TV. What do I need to do to make this dream come true?
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posted by reenum
on Jan 21, 2010 -
15 answers
Does anyone have any recommendations for somewhat recent (post-2000) TV or movie popular music soundtracks (or some other kind of compilation)? I tend to like alternative rock, but I'm open to any genre.
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posted by cosmic.osmo
on Nov 15, 2009 -
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I love little Stewie from Family Guy. Niles and Frasier Crane also make me giggle like mad. There's just something about the pretentious way that they have. I can't even
begin to explain it. Can you give me some other examples of people in books, movies, internet and television that are so deliciously snarky, in that affected character kind of way?
posted by Grlnxtdr
on Sep 7, 2009 -
57 answers
Please suggest movies, TV shows and books that feature unrepentant, amoral characters
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posted by reenum
on Jun 10, 2009 -
71 answers
Are there (legal) ways to copy recorded TV shows from my HD-TV box to my laptop for personal use? Note: This is a technical question, not a legal one - I just don't know where to start.
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posted by vizsla
on Jun 9, 2009 -
5 answers
What made-up names does your very young child call favorite movies, books, games, or television shows?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Jun 6, 2009 -
33 answers
What are some examples of this (I think at least) sci-fi/horror cliche?
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posted by ND¢
on May 29, 2009 -
33 answers
How often are the stories of a comic, novel, play, TV series, movie, or song conceived by the writer's friend, relative, acquaintance, neighbor, mailman, dog, etc?
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posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on May 28, 2009 -
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Help me compile a list of TV shows which continued in theatrical films (continued, not adapted...i.e. Star Trek counts, The Simpsons counts, but Brady Bunch which had a new cast, or Starsky and Hutch, do not count).
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posted by arniec
on Mar 24, 2009 -
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Help me make a list of must see costume dramas/period films/tv. I love costume dramas and period films/tv and I'd like to see more of them. Recommendations please?
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posted by katyggls
on Feb 3, 2009 -
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Can you think of movies, television or radio shows which feature British actors playing American characters putting on fake British accents? Extra bonus points if you can name other examples of actor from country X playing a character from country Y faking the accent of country X.
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posted by Kattullus
on Jan 2, 2009 -
28 answers
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?
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posted by arniec
on Oct 7, 2008 -
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Can you recommend an upconverting DVD player with component output that ignores region coding and allows me to perform any action at any time?
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posted by odinsdream
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 by lynnie-the-pooh
on Sep 13, 2008 -
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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 by coizero
on Aug 1, 2008 -
64 answers
Suggestions for movies, TV, or visual media that feels like a Dashboard Confessional song sounds?
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posted by squarefrink
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?
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posted by sycophant
on Jan 7, 2008 -
15 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?
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posted by Ohdemah
on Aug 8, 2007 -
12 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?
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posted by c:\awesome
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.
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posted by Pater Aletheias
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.
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posted by Willie0248
on Mar 18, 2007 -
26 answers
