220 Answered Questions for the topic film

06/21/19

Why is it a common trend to pan the camera past an object then back to it?
The title might have been vague so let me clarify. I have see this in many movies and television series over the years, *even cartoons*. Let me create a scenario since I can't visually remember one... more
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06/21/19

When and why did the decline of Musicals in American Cinema happen?
It seems to me that musicals are much less common in the American Film Industry these days in comparison to the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Of course, I'm not saying that they never make musicals (e.g.... more
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06/21/19

Why are soap operas called as such?
Why are soap operas called as such? Do they have anything to do with soap at all or is it something metaphorical?
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06/21/19

How are water scenes (with flooding) achieved without injuring actors?
Sometimes you see scenes in movies where characters are in a boat below deck, or in some other circumstance where water comes rushing in and knocks them over and they go sliding off camera.How do... more
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06/21/19

What are the 'quadrants' in TV testing?
When talking of the upcoming S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series, ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee... more
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06/20/19

Is there a term for the opposite of the Chuck Cunningham Syndrome?
Chuck Cunningham Syndrome refers to when a character simply disappears with no explanation and is treated in later episodes as if they never existed. I was wondering if there was a term, maybe... more
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06/18/19

[Ethics] What are the Ethical and Moral Principles highlighted or emphasize in the movie "The Purge: Election Year"?​
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06/16/19

Style of shooting where common activities are filmed as if they were epic?
I am trying to identify a cinematic style where a common activity is filmed as if it was way more epic than it really is (usually with a comedic intent).As an example: a guy could be just drinking... more
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06/15/19

When is an actor's appearence considered a cameo?
What are the "guide lines" to define an actor appearence as a *cameo*?Are there some specs to define it? For example, max time on screen, max scene, max lines...
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06/14/19

What format do movie theaters now use?
I know that in earlier times, feature films were distributed on large format tape, and these were what were distributed to theaters for showing. A given feature film would have several reels. The... more
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06/14/19

Is there any censorship board present for films and TV shows for Hollywood?
There is [Censor Board](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Board_of_Film_Certification) for films produced in India. It assigns certifications to films, television shows, television ads, and... more
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06/13/19

What exactly is the Box Office collection?
What does the word Box Office mean? What does it signify? Is it worldwide or region based? The amount shown is millions. How much do the people involved in the making of the movie get?
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06/13/19

Is there a term referring to the transgression that often begins a horror film?
This question refers to the horror genre, however the desired term might well be applicable to other films or narratives.I'm looking for a term that refers to the transgression that often begins a... more
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06/13/19

Why do cable and TV have watermarks on their programming?
When I first got Cable TV I noted that most programs had an intrusive logo on the top or bottom corners that distract from the movie watching. In time I canceled my subscription as I didn't see why... more
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06/13/19

Why do some trailers contain scenes that aren't in the movie?
I'm an avid watcher of trailers. I watch trailers over and over again. I even watch trailers of movies that I don't plan on watching.But sometimes, I notice that some trailers contain some... more
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06/13/19

What role do screenwriters play, after handing in the script?
Assuming they're a pure screenwriter, and not also a producer or director, do screenwriters get to do anything after handing in the script? Can they be present on the set? Do they have any say in... more
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06/13/19

Why are electricians listed in the closing credits?
The closing credits in a full length movie can seemingly go on for ages, or at least 10 minutes or more after the actual film has ended. I realize that modern movies requires a lot of professional... more
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06/08/19

When are dialect coaches brought in?
When are dialect coaches hired for actors, and who typically makes the decision?I've seen serious movies where stars attempt to emulate an accent with grating incompetence.And now I've seen the... more
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06/08/19

How do they count box-office grosses so fast?
The reporting of movie grosses is very fast, even all over the world. How do they do this?
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06/06/19

How is a role considered leading vs supporting?
Are there any rules or other metrics that help determine if a role is considered a leading one or a supporting role? Or is it more like a gut feeling? Clearly, the choice is obvious in many movies... more
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06/06/19

Differences between reboot, remake, reimagining - is my understanding correct?
I know that reboot is a term often used by the media to mean a comeback of a franchise from scratch, but is my understanding correct of the terms:- **Reboot**: To start again from scratch, all... more
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06/05/19

Is there any evidence of "Big Twist" movies having poor post-cinema sales?
I have watched many movies such as *Sixth Sense*, where there is a major twist that if known prior to watching the movie can potentially spoil the enjoyment of viewing. I tend not to watch this... more
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06/05/19

How were the zooming sequences performed?
In [**Limitless**](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219289/), one of the initial scenes features a unique [**zooming**](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zqOVk9YRAo) effect that is a rare find.How was... more
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06/05/19

Why do digital movies show aliasing and red/green chromatic aberration?
I just saw the second Hobbit film and some issues that I thought were present in the first Hobbit film really came through. The first issue was that nearly all hard diagonal lines, such as those on... more
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06/05/19

What are the reasons for different Worldwide release dates of a movie?
What are the major factors that lead to different release dates worldwide for a movie? E.g. the release dates of Quentin Tarantino's *Django Unchained*:* 25th Dec, 2012 in the US, * 18th Jan, 2013... more
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