View Poll Results: Which do you prefer to watch?
Mainstream Hollywood films
10
20.00%
Indie/Foreign films
12
24.00%
Both Equally
27
54.00%
Only films starring Twikoff
1
2.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll
Which do you prefer - Mainstream Hollywood films or Indie/Foreign?
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Which do you prefer - Mainstream Hollywood films or Indie/Foreign?
Just wanted to see what films you prefer to see. I know everyone has their own particular tastes and this is a broad range but I'd like to see how the % turns out. Thanks!
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I only watch blockbuster action flicks directed by guys like Michael Bay and James Cameron.
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I would love to watch blockbuster action flicks directed by Indie directors.
Conversely, I would love to see an Indie/Foreign flick by guys like Michael Bay and James Cameron.
Conversely, I would love to see an Indie/Foreign flick by guys like Michael Bay and James Cameron.
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I tend to favour the indie/foreign genre, but I always look forward to the summer-action popcorn movies as well.
(and I love horror/Troma/sex-ploitation flicks)
(and I love horror/Troma/sex-ploitation flicks)
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Just to give my opinion, like Giles, I prefer Indie/Foreign but I also like the summer popcorn films too.
The % of indie/foreign films I like is much higher than the % of mainstream Hollywood films.
The % of indie/foreign films I like is much higher than the % of mainstream Hollywood films.
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I would say they are both equal. the amount of crap produced by both Indie and Hollywood is high while the both produce a number of good films.
Over all, I like films that I like. Indie, Hollywood, Bollywood, etc. it's all good if you ask me.
Over all, I like films that I like. Indie, Hollywood, Bollywood, etc. it's all good if you ask me.
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Originally posted by Groucho
I like to bash a film because it's mainstream, and then duck out of the thread when somebody asks if I've actually seen it.
I like to bash a film because it's mainstream, and then duck out of the thread when somebody asks if I've actually seen it.
I picked equally. As long as it's a good movie, then I don't care either way.
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My interest has totally moved to foreign cinema now. Hollywood hasn't put anything out lately that has pulled me back.
I voted for both though since this might just be a phase until Hollywood throws some stuff out that catches my interest.
I voted for both though since this might just be a phase until Hollywood throws some stuff out that catches my interest.
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It's about the film, not the budget. Lots of mainstream movies are pure genius, others are crapfests. Lots of indie/foreign movies are pure genius, others are crapfests.
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Though I must admit, A bad indie/foreign film can stink FAR worse then a bad hollywood blockbuster.
Though I must admit, A bad indie/foreign film can stink FAR worse then a bad hollywood blockbuster.
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So, there is only Hollywood Mainstream, and Indie/Foreign???
I think there are many titles in my collection that wouldn't be Hollywood Mainstream, but most of them certainly aren't Indie/Foreign, either...
I like classics, 80s films, sci-fi/fantasy, old vaudevillian comedies, anime, slasher films, samurai & kung fu flicks, cheesy comedies, etc., etc., etc.
Many of Hollywood's blockbuster popcorn flicks don't really appeal to me, but there are many other films from Hollywood that I do like.
I think there are many titles in my collection that wouldn't be Hollywood Mainstream, but most of them certainly aren't Indie/Foreign, either...
I like classics, 80s films, sci-fi/fantasy, old vaudevillian comedies, anime, slasher films, samurai & kung fu flicks, cheesy comedies, etc., etc., etc.
Many of Hollywood's blockbuster popcorn flicks don't really appeal to me, but there are many other films from Hollywood that I do like.