Pre-Course Survey
What sorts of movies do you enjoy? Please select all that apply.
Action
Drama
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Classics
Musicals
Suspense/Mystery
Documentary
Independent
How often do you watch movies?
Once or twice a week.
Once or twice a month.
Once or twice every few months.
Once or twice a year.
Rarely, if ever.
If you enjoyed a movie, how likely are you to buy it later?
Very likely.
Somewhat likely.
Not very likely.
Not likely at all.
Which of the following aspects do you feel is most important to a good movie? Please select all that apply.
Cast
Writing
Direction
Special Effects
Do you feel re-makes of old films are a good idea?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you prefer new films or old films?
New
Old
Both
How do you feel about movie sequels?
I think they're a great way to extend the story.
They can be hit or miss.
The sequels are pretty much always worse than the original.
They're always a bad idea.
Do you think it's a good idea to colorize black and white films?
Yes
No
Do you watch foreign language films in the original dialect?
Yes, as much as possible.
Yes, though I may select dubbed if it's available.
No, I prefer dubbed dialogue.
How important is the soundtrack to the movie?
Very important, it sets the whole scene.
Somewhat important, but mostly as background.
Not very important, though a good one is nice.
Not important at all.
Which sort of soundtrack do you prefer?
Instrumental.
Music from popular artists.
Music from independent or lesser-known artists.
No soundtrack.
How do you feel about the quality of movies compared to movies of old?
They've gotten much, much better.
They're about on par with each other.
They've gotten much, much worse.
You can't compare them.
Action
Drama
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Classics
Musicals
Suspense/Mystery
Documentary
Independent
How often do you watch movies?
Once or twice a week.
Once or twice a month.
Once or twice every few months.
Once or twice a year.
Rarely, if ever.
If you enjoyed a movie, how likely are you to buy it later?
Very likely.
Somewhat likely.
Not very likely.
Not likely at all.
Which of the following aspects do you feel is most important to a good movie? Please select all that apply.
Cast
Writing
Direction
Special Effects
Do you feel re-makes of old films are a good idea?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you prefer new films or old films?
New
Old
Both
How do you feel about movie sequels?
I think they're a great way to extend the story.
They can be hit or miss.
The sequels are pretty much always worse than the original.
They're always a bad idea.
Do you think it's a good idea to colorize black and white films?
Yes
No
Do you watch foreign language films in the original dialect?
Yes, as much as possible.
Yes, though I may select dubbed if it's available.
No, I prefer dubbed dialogue.
How important is the soundtrack to the movie?
Very important, it sets the whole scene.
Somewhat important, but mostly as background.
Not very important, though a good one is nice.
Not important at all.
Which sort of soundtrack do you prefer?
Instrumental.
Music from popular artists.
Music from independent or lesser-known artists.
No soundtrack.
How do you feel about the quality of movies compared to movies of old?
They've gotten much, much better.
They're about on par with each other.
They've gotten much, much worse.
You can't compare them.