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Forum: Movie Questions 02-01-17
Replies: 5
Answered: Need Help Identifying Two Films
Posted By jswinney
Re: Need Help Identifying Two Films

Solved the first one! Cast Away.
Forum: Movie Questions 02-01-17
Replies: 5
Answered: Need Help Identifying Two Films
Posted By jswinney
Need Help Identifying Two Films

I am currently researching the creation of fire in cinema, and stumbled across two stills that I need to identify. Any ideas? Thanks!
Forum: Movie Questions 12-15-16
Replies: 1
Unanswered:  Movies edited like REQUIEM FOR A DREAM
Posted By jswinney
Movies edited like REQUIEM FOR A DREAM

I'm looking for movies that mimic the rapid cutting style of REQUIEM FOR A DREAM. Like SPUN, for example. Thanks!
Forum: Movie Questions 09-13-16
Replies: 1
Unanswered:  Movie That References Another Film Through Song
Posted By jswinney
Movie That References Another Film Through Song

I'm trying to find a film where a character mentions a movie and then the following scene uses a famous song from the film that was mentioned. Any ideas?
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-15-16
Replies: 35
Movies With Slime
Posted By jswinney
Movies With Slime

Besides Ghostbusters, what are some films that feature slime? For example, The Watch when Ben Stiller runs over the alien. Thanks!
Forum: Movie Questions 06-03-16
Replies: 7
Answered: Movie Where Cat Dies Humorously
Posted By jswinney
Movie Where Cat Dies Humorously

I am looking for a film where a cat dies, but it is played off in a comedic fashion. It is used as a gag and does not come off as sad at all. It is not Christmas Vacation or Boondock Saints (those...
Forum: Movie Questions 04-01-16
Replies: 4
Unanswered:  Is this shot actually in Django Unchained?
Posted By jswinney
Re: Is this shot actually in Django Unchained?

Thought so. Thanks! Anyone know where it has been featured? I'd like to find the actual video clip rather than the still.
Forum: Movie Questions 03-31-16
Replies: 4
Unanswered:  Is this shot actually in Django Unchained?
Posted By jswinney
Is this shot actually in Django Unchained?

The shot is clearly from the Big Daddy scene in Django Unchained, but I can't seem to find it in the actual movie. Is it from a deleted scene maybe? Or just a promotional image? Or am I just...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-28-16
Replies: 2
Citizen Kane Homage
Posted By jswinney
Citizen Kane Homage

I'm trying to compile a list of films that pay direct visual homage to Citizen Kane. Anyone have any suggestions of specific moments in a film? So far I have Jurassic Park, The Man Who Wasn't...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-01-15
Replies: 3
Best Plot Twists of 2015
Posted By jswinney
Best Plot Twists of 2015

What are some of the best plot twists and/or surprise endings of 2015?

I'd say Ex Machina is up there for me.
Forum: Movie Questions 10-22-15
Replies: 0
Unanswered:  Movies That Pay Homage to The Searchers Doorway Shot
Posted By jswinney
Movies That Pay Homage to The Searchers Doorway Shot

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a few films that re-create/pay homage to the famous final shot in The Searchers. For example, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Inglourious Basterds, The Master, etc. Thanks!
Forum: Movie Questions 10-08-15
Replies: 0
Unanswered:  Malick Style Voiceover
Posted By jswinney
Malick Style Voiceover

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a film (not directed by Terrence Malick) that features voiceovers in the style of Terrence Malick--poetic, whispering, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Forum: Movie Questions 09-10-15
Replies: 3
Answered: Which Scorsese film is this?
Posted By jswinney
Re: Which Scorsese film is this?

That's it! Thank you!
Forum: Movie Questions 09-10-15
Replies: 3
Answered: Which Scorsese film is this?
Posted By jswinney
Which Scorsese film is this?

I'm thinking of a shot where a bible is dropped into water in slow motion. I know it's a Scorsese film, but I cannot remember which one. Thanks!
Forum: Movie Questions 08-28-15
Replies: 0
Unanswered:  Movie with Camera at 90° Angle
Posted By jswinney
Movie with Camera at 90° Angle

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a film that has a shot where the camera is tilted completely on its side. Basically the most extreme form of a Dutch angle. I can visualize one in my head of a man...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-15
Replies: 2
Opening/Closing Shots
Posted By jswinney
The new one will have titles! There is a list of...

The new one will have titles! There is a list of films used in the video description. And yes, Dawn would be a good one. Just having trouble deciding if the animated map technically counts as the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-10-15
Replies: 2
Opening/Closing Shots
Posted By jswinney
Opening/Closing Shots

A few months ago I created a Vimeo video that showcased the first and final shots of 55 films side-by-side. You can find said video by searching "First and Final Frames".

I am currently in the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-04-15
Replies: 10
Movies That End With Character Looking in Lens
Posted By jswinney
Re: Movies That End With Character Looking in Lens

Thanks so much, everyone! All very helpful!
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-31-15
Replies: 10
Movies That End With Character Looking in Lens
Posted By jswinney
Movies That End With Character Looking in Lens

Just recently I started thinking about how many movies end with a character looking directly into the lens and found it pretty interesting:
Magnolia
The 400 Blows
Funny Games
Oldboy (2013)
The...
Forum: Movie Questions 07-20-15
Replies: 5
Answered: Movies w/ Teens Sneaking into Bedroom Windows
Posted By jswinney
Re: Movies w/ Teens Sneaking into Bedroom Windows

Thanks so much, everyone! Wonderful suggestions!
Forum: Movie Questions 07-17-15
Replies: 5
Answered: Movies w/ Teens Sneaking into Bedroom Windows
Posted By jswinney
Movies w/ Teens Sneaking into Bedroom Windows

It is one of the most overused romantic clichés in movies--a boy/girl sneaks up to the bedroom window of his/her significant other. Can anyone suggest any movies that include this? For example:...