Monday MADness: Favourite Horror Subgenres

 

Hello Freaks & Geeks!

Well, it's the second full week of October, and my Horrorfest is in full swing. Thus far, I've watched many horror films from various subgenres and was wondering what is your favourite subgenre of horror?

Some examples:

Body Horror

Ghost Stories

Haunted Houses

Folk Tales

Found Footage

Science Fiction

Erotic Horror

Perhaps you prefer your fright flicks laced with Comedy.

Or, maybe, you wish to explore the complexities of Psychological Horror.

 

Of course, for the traditionalists, there's always the standard Slasher.

And let's not forget the classic Monster Movie.

Next week, we'll discuss monsters in more depth. How bow dah?

Until then . . .

Enjoy & Have Fun!

Monday MADness: Back Where We Belong

 

Hello, Freaks & Geeks!

Welcome back to Monday MADness.

I haven't forgotten y'all. Last week was one of those crazy weeks. Between filming on the rise since reopening and the impending authorization of an industry-wide strike, not to mention working late nights, I've barely had a moment to sigh.

Anyhoo, speaking of the motion picture industry, what films have you viewed more times than any other movie?

Personally, I've lost track of how many times I've seen the following flicks.

Speaking of Halloween, Happy October to everyone!

Along with your frequently viewed films, post your favourite fright flicks and macabre music.

Enjoy & Have Fun!

Christmas in July

 

Merry Christmas, Freaks & Geeks!

C'mon, Santa, it's hot here, and we never really celebrated much last Christmas, so spare us a little cheer.

That's the spirit!

I believe no further explanation is needed. Simply post all things Christmas!

Enough of that!

Can you name the release dates of these blockbuster films - Christmas Day or early July*?

*Hint: Except for one, all of the July films were released over July 4th weekend.

You don't need to type the entire words; "C" for Christmas or "J" for July will do the trick.
 

You have 4 minutes to complete the quiz!

You can click "Give Up" at any time.

Scroll down, click "Play" and begin guessing. When finished, you'll see your % and the # of correct answers.

HO HO HO & GOOD LUCK!

Happy Fourth of July!

 

Good morning, Freaks & Geeks!

Happy Independence Day to all those in the United States, and Happy Fourth of July to everyone else!

Personally, I used to love July 4th; researching and shopping for fireworks, then setting them off in the local park, where everyone from surrounding neighbourhoods gathered. But, now, alas, it's merely a day when I brace myself and pray we don't have another fire on my street from illegal pyrotechnics.

At any rate, let's commemorate this day of independence with posts related to freedom, independence, fireworks, barbecues, patriotism, revolution and the like.

Or just chat and post about today being Sunday, July and summer!

Please keep it civil and leave the politics at the door. The Management thanks you.

Enjoy & May the Fourth Be With You!

And . . . ACTION!

If your first movie date was a rom-com, it's only fair that you make your second movie date an action flick. Right? Of course, right!

Okay, maybe not that action flick.

Now, that's what I'm talkin' about!

So, how well do you know your action films?

Can you identify the action film from its Netflix description?

You have 8 minutes to complete the quiz, so make them count!

You can click "Give Up" at any time.

Scroll down, click "Play" and begin guessing. When finished, you'll see your % and the # of correct answers.

Good Luck & Have Fun!

Monday Movie MADness: Your Kiss Is on My List (ROM-COMs + QUIZ + BONUS)

Yeah, I know, I'm not a big rom-com fan, at least not of the contemporary variety, but I am a romantic, at heart, and do appreciate a well-spun tale of love and lust.

I know many of you are softies when it comes to sentimental flicks, so share your favourite moments, clips, gifs and personal experiences related to romantic comedies (or dramas).

Or test your familiarity with rom-coms by taking the quiz below.

Can you fill in the word missing from the given Rom-Com titles?

You have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.

You can click "Give Up" at any time.

Scroll down, click "Play" and begin typing. When finished, you'll see your % and the # of correct answers.

Please refrain from necking in the back row.

The Theatre Management thanks you.

BONUS: See if you can identify the movies from the kissing scenes I post.

Good Luck & Have Fun!

Food & Film: Another Movie QUIZ

Howdy, Freaks & Geeks!

Can you name the films these foods are featured in?

You have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.

You can click "Give Up" at any time.

Scroll down, click "Play" and begin typing. When finished, you'll see your % and the # of correct answers. 

Enjoy & Good Luck!

Opera at the Cinema - Another Movie QUIZ

 

Can you choose the correct movie by the operatic reference?

You have 5 minutes for this one.

You can click "Give Up" at any time.

Scroll down, click "Play" and begin. When finished, you'll see your % and the # of correct answers. 

Feel free to post your favourite opera arias.

Good Luck & Have Fun!

Classical Music at the Movies

 

I don't know about you, but I'm in the mood for some mellow music, so let's post classical music featured on motion picture soundtracks.

Classical music is often used in films to evoke emotion.

It can enhance the energy of a scene.

It can amplify suspense and action.

It can accentuate the playfulness in black comedy.

It can herald an epic adventure into the great unknown.

Many contemporary composers are inspired by classical music when writing music for film.

From renowned classical pieces to contemporary works inspired by the classics, post your favourite chamber music from the movies.

Enjoy & Have Fun!

MOVIE QUIZ: Original or Sequel?

Greetings, Freaks & Geeks!

Can you identify the sequels vs. originals?

You have 2 minutes to determine which movies listed are sequels and which are not. Simply type "S" for sequel or "N" if you believe the movie is not a sequel.

You can click "Give Up" at any time.

Scroll down, click "Play" and begin guessing. When finished, you'll see your % and the # of correct answers. 

Good Luck & Have Fun!

Tearjerkers: It's Alright to Cry

 

Who doesn't love a good cry, once in a while?

I know I do.

I'm a sensitive guy. Give me a bittersweet story, emotional dialogue, powerful acting and perceptive direction, and you'll have me reaching for a box of Kleenex® before the end of the third reel.

Or, simply, play a few strains of a haunting love theme to bring me to my knees, crushed by the paralyzing emotion  that overwhelms my very sense of being.

(Okay, that was a bit much, eh?)

Anyhoo, what movie scenes do you recall becoming physically - perhaps, even, embarrassingly - emotional while viewing?

What's your favourite tearjerker? Better yet, what's your favourite tearjerking scene?

Some of mine:

Feel free to play music from films that move you to tears while listening. Perhaps, they elicit memories of the movie, itself, that bring on a reprise of the emotions you felt when you watched the film.

Or, just sit back and cry. It's alright to cry.

Enjoy & Have Fun?