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Question 1. What is your favorite film and why is it Blade Runner? The answer to this question lets me know if I am dealing with a reasonable person or a barbarian.
Question 2. Name 4 films from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s. The answer here will reveal the breadth and depth of their viewing. If you can't name "four from four," then you probably are not much of a viewer. If the films named are just barely remembered and rather obvious (e.g., Godfather, Jaws, Back to the Future, The Matrix) it is a person who likes film, but not really a film nut. A person who has seen films, but likely not a person who will want an in-depth convo about film-nerd stuff.
Question 3. What is your favorite shot in a film? And which shot from Blade Runner is it?
Question 4. Name three films that you cannot stand. There's no accounting for taste, but it is worth it to know if your tastes don't match. If they can't stand what you love, it will be best to diplomatically steer around strong opinions.
Question 5. What is your favorite film genre? The answer here will reveal more about personal taste and familiarity with basic filmic categories.
Question 6. How about those new Star Wars movies? If they indicate any appreciation for these films, throw your drink in their face and walk away.
Question 7. Name four good films starring Mickey Rourke. Nod in approval if they list Angel Heart and The Wrestler. If they include Sin City nod in semi-approval, but frown slightly. If they try to successfully answer the question (i.e., supply four films), put your hand on their shoulder gently, make eye contact, and inform them that it was a trick question and that they will not be advancing to the next question.
Question 8. What makes Keanu Reeves a great actor? Another trick question. Keanu is NOT a great actor, but on all accounts a great human being and a tolerable action star.
Question 9. What's your take on the Coen Brothers?
Question 10. Might I trouble you to purchase us some more Milk Duds? An important question. One must know if one has a wingman.
Last edited by Corax; 11-17-21 at 04:26 PM.