#MTOS – 13th September 2015 Hosted by Scott Ballantyne (@Moosedog23)

Hello #MTOS universe!

I wanted to try something a little different for my #MTOS hosting, and so in a twist to the normal format, I will be giving the answers and anyone taking part has to supply the questions.

I welcome you to MTOS Jeopardy.

I’m hoping that we’ll have some funny responses and some serious responses but most importantly, I’m hoping (and praying) that we’ll have some fun!

Some of the answers are purposely vague, in the hope that they will allow a huge range of questions…

Remember though, that on this occasion to reply with Q1 etc... rather than the traditional A1 etc… and don’t forget the hashtag #MTOS and follow me @Moosedog23 to take part.

Anyway, enough of my rambling… Here are the answers.

A1. Nobody Does It Better

A2. Tom Cruise

A3. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

A4. James Cameron

A5. The greatest film of all time

A6. The best titled film

A7. The worst ‘Best Picture’ Oscar winner

A8. The films of Paul W.S. Anderson

A9. George Lucas

A10. The most anticipated film of 2016

#MTOS Sunday 26 July – Awesome Mix Vol. 1 hosted by @Gordondon

#MTOS is about bringing film fans together to debate, discuss and dissect those wonderful 24 frames per second.

One question relating to the week's topic will be tweeted every 10 minutes starting at 20:00 UK Time. All the questions and subsequent answers/discussions, by you, should simply be followed by the hash-tag #MTOS.

Example: A1 - Jaws #MTOS

Sunday 26 July – Awesome Mix Vol. 1

Mix tapes are cool and everybody loves them. Imagine you were compiling a cinematic mix tape comprising of all things film, you’d have to consider what film to open it with, which poster is the cover of the mix tape, what you would call it, so many decisions to make. 

To help you compile your masterpiece, here are the 10 questions:

Q1 - What film do you open it with and why?

Q2 - You put dialogue between the tracks, which quote would you use?

Q3 - The segue between tracks is important, which double feature do you include?

Q4 - You have to end side 1 on a high, what’s your go to feel good film?

Q5 - We all like to include a guilty pleasure, which film is yours?

Q6 - The cover of a mix tape is very important, which film poster do you use as the cover?

Q7 - Which film do you include to entice a potential partner?

Q8 - It’s good to add a sad song into the mix, which film makes you cry no matter how many times you have seen it?

Q9 - The final track has to be your favourite film of all time, what do you choose?

Q10 - You have finished compiling your cinematic mix tape, what’s it called?

Looking forward to seeing your answers.

@gordondon

#MTOS Hosting Spots - May to August

Hello and welcome to another round of #MTOS Hosting for the months of MAY, JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST 2014.

By now most of the people who will be applying for the host positions know how to go about it, so we shall keep it short and sweet;

As a host you will be required to;

1. You are required to decide on a topic to hold the #MTOS Chat which takes place on every Sunday at 20:00 UK Time. 

2. You shall then come up with 10 Questions for the chosen topic and have them out on your blog (or you can use our blog if you don't have one of your own) on the Tuesday before the Sunday of your particular chat. 

3. Once you have the questions ready and posted on a blog, we along with you will promote the same.

4. On the Sunday that you have chosen to host #MTOS, you will be required to post one question at an interval of every 10 minutes starting at sharp 20:00 UK Time. 

5. As always, please make sure all the questions have a Question Number and that you tweet the questions and your replies with the hashtag #MTOS. 

6. Please be sure about your topic, and that is it not a repeat, and you have the questions ready. Although we understand that there can be emergencies, but please remember last minute cancellations are a huge problem for us. From this time onwards, those who cancel at the last minute without a viable reason, will not be allowed to host in the future.  

Now, getting down to business, we have had tremendous interest for the hosting duties of #MTOS. To make things a little simpler this is how you can sign-up for being a host from the start of MAY till the end of AUGUST 2015;

While we always love it when someone comes up with a new theme, but since we are in our third year and have covered a wide range of topics, you may repeat a topic that was previously done, but has not been "booked" by someone during this quarter. 

Below, I have mentioned all the dates that are available for hosting in the said months. Please remember that all dates lie on a Sunday and #MTOS begins at 20:00 UK TIME. 

All you have to do in order to host is comment below with your preferential date, your theme/topic, and your twitter handle. There are a total of 18 spots that are available.

IMPORTANT: Please read the following points carefully before commenting below;

Please, before commenting, read all the comments to make sure you are not duplicating a date that has already been taken. If you do duplicate, we cannot guarantee you a spot at a later date.

Kindly select only one date. If you are unsure, select a later or earlier date. If you mention two dates in your post, once again we will be unable to guarantee you a spot on either of the dates.

Also, please try and make sure that your theme/topic has not been taken before. If you do select a theme and want to change it later, you may do so. If you are unsure, simply state the Theme as "To Be Decided" for now.

Lastly, please make sure that your comment is showing in the comment box, by refreshing the page.

We will give preference to everyone who comments below over people who Tweet us with their hosting requests, so in order to get a spot, please comment below. 

All this might seem a tad complicated, but we felt it would be the fairest way to go about selecting the hosts.

The way #MTOS is going, I am sure we will continue to have the event for a long time, so please if you do not get a spot this time, you will surely have a better chance in the next round of bookings that we plan to open in August. Also you can always place yourself on standby for cancellations by letting @askimrach or @raghavmodi know.

AVAILABLE DATES (Sunday) for MAY/JUNE/JULY/AUGUST

MAY 2015

03 MAY - @NeonReels - Recasting Classics
10 MAY - @CinemaTronix - 
17 MAY - @NotQuiteCool - Scripts & Screen Writing
24 MAY - @Tarryntino - #MTOS Olympics
31 MAY - @RaghavModi - Favourites

JUNE 2015
07 JUNE - @Bradderzz98 - James Stewart
14 JUNE - @NazeerVawda - Animation
21 JUNE - @Dhruvis - Shakespeare and Film Adaptations
28 JUNE - @Sarah_Movies - A Movie Road Trip


JULY 2015
05 JULY - @sherimander - French Cinema and France in Films
12 JULY - @MarcellineBlock - French Actors
19 JULY - @FilmBambina - Vigilante Films
26 JULY - @Gordondon - Awesome Mix Vol. 1

AUGUST 2015
02 AUGUST - @FionaUnderhill - Kevin Smith
09 AUGUST - @CurtMilner - 
16 AUGUST - @jnoquil_snow - Create your own movie
23 AUGUST - @Bubbawheat23 - Comic Book or Superhero Films 
30 AUGUST - @Rockchick_sj

Thank you

#MTOS Hosting for MAY - AUGUST 2014

ALL THE SPOTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN. 

Hello and welcome to another round of #MTOS Hosting for the months of MAY, JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST 2014.

By now most of the people who will be applying for the host positions know how to go about it, so we shall keep it short and sweet;

As a host you will be required to;

1. You are required to decide on a topic to hold the #MTOS Chat which takes place on every Sunday at 20:00 UK Time. 

2. You shall then come up with 10 Questions for the chosen topic and have them out on your blog (or you can use our blog if you don't have one of your own) on the Tuesday before the Sunday of your particular chat. 

3. Once you have the questions ready and posted on a blog, we along with you will promote the same.

4. On the Sunday that you have chosen to host #MTOS, you will be required to post one question at an interval of every 10 minutes starting at sharp 20:00 UK Time. 

5. As always, please make sure all the questions have a Question Number and that you tweet the questions and your replies with the hashtag #MTOS. 

6. Please be sure about your topic, and that is it not a repeat, and you have the questions ready. Although we understand that there can be emergencies, but please remember last minute cancellations are a huge problem for us. From this time onwards, those who cancel at the last minute without a viable reason, will not be allowed to host in the future.  

Now, getting down to business, we have had tremendous interest for the hosting duties of #MTOS. To make things a little simpler this is how you can sign-up for being a host from the start of MAY till the end of AUGUST 2014;

While we always love it when someone comes up with a new theme, but since we are in our third year and have covered a wide range of topics, you may repeat a topic that was previously done, but has not been "booked" by someone during this quarter. 

Below, I have mentioned all the dates that are available for hosting in the said months. Please remember that all dates lie on a Sunday and #MTOS begins at 20:00 UK TIME. 

All you have to do in order to host is comment below with your preferential date, your theme/topic, and your twitter handle. There are a total of 17 spots that are available.

IMPORTANT: Please read the following points carefully before commenting below;

Please, before commenting, read all the comments to make sure you are not duplicating a date that has already been taken. If you do duplicate, we cannot guarantee you a spot at a later date.

Kindly select only one date. If you are unsure, select a later or earlier date. If you mention two dates in your post, once again we will be unable to guarantee you a spot on either of the dates.

Also, please try and make sure that your theme/topic has not been taken before. If you do select a theme and want to change it later, you may do so. If you are unsure, simply state the Theme as "To Be Decided" for now.

Lastly, please make sure that your comment is showing in the comment box, by refreshing the page.

We will give preference to everyone who comments below over people who Tweet us with their hosting requests, so in order to get a spot, please comment below. 

All this might seem a tad complicated, but we felt it would be the fairest way to go about selecting the hosts.

The way #MTOS is going, I am sure we will continue to have the event for a long time, so please if you do not get a spot this time, you will surely have a better chance in the next round of bookings that we plan to open in August. Also you can always place yourself on standby for cancellations by letting @askimrach or @raghavmodi know.

AVAILABLE DATES (Sunday) for MAY/JUNE/JULY/AUGUST

MAY 2014

04 MAY - Already taken
11 MAY - @raghavmodi - Movie Duels
18 MAY - @MarcellineBlock - TBA
25 MAY - @CinemaTronix - TBA

JUNE 2014
01 JUNE - @Filmsonwax - Film Scores
08 JUNE - @JayCoyle - TBA
15 JUNE - @VoxPopple - TBA
22 JUNE - @Boney88 - TBA
29 JUNE - @Ashleyrhys - TBA

JULY 2014
06 JULY - @BookShopGirl212 - TBA
13 JULY - @GrumpyDuck - TBA
20 JULY - @LiamMcMillen - John Hughes
27 JULY - @ChrisJallan - Edgar Wright

AUGUST 2014
03 AUGUST - @TGP73 - TBA
10 AUGUST - @BeckyGraceLea - TBA
17 AUGUST - @QuantumofSolFCe - 80s Action Movies
24 AUGUST - @Darthelvis - TBA
31 AUGUST - @Movi3lounge - TBA

Thank you

#MTOS Host Profile - Scott with The Coen Brothers

#MTOS - SUNDAY 21ST OCTOBER - THE COEN BROTHERS 

                                       

 Name: Celluloidical

Website: http://celluloidical.wordpress.com

Twitter ID: @Celluloidical

Top 5 favourite films:  Well, currently -

Taxi Driver

Blade Runner

Shame

The Big Lebowski

The Godfather

What do you like the most about films:

To me, film is the most important and creative of all the arts. They make us laugh, cry, think and change the ways we look at life and the people around us. It's made me a more mature, wiser and positive human being.

Why did you choose the topic for #MTOS:

The Coen Brothers are two of my favourite directors of all time. They have this knack for delivering such inventive storytelling without compensating on anything else - they are absolutely relentless and passionate about what they do and I admire that in ways I can't describe. Plus, only they can make a murder via woodchipper both unnerving and hilarious at the same time....

A link to the questions of #MTOS: http://bit.ly/WovhLl

#MTOS 23rd September 2012 Hosted by Sarah

Name: Sarah

Website: Contributor on Www.deadendreviews.co.uk

Twitter ID: @sarah_movies

Top 5 favourite films: Changes a lot, but probably:

Gladiator
The Godfather
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rear Window
Some Like It Hot

What do you like the most about films:
The way they can show all that's good and bad about humanity, look and sound amazing, make you think, and entertain.


Why did you choose the topic for #MTOS:

There are loads of Roman epics and fun films about Greek myths-lots for people of all tastes to enjoy, and a real range in quality too. I thought it'd make an interesting topic. I've also studied ancient history and enjoy watching classical films!

A link to the questions of #MTOS:
http://deadendreviews.co.uk/movies/mtos-23rd-sept-2012-swords-sandals-togas-hosted-by-sarah_movies/

Low Budget Film Making - Host @FilmYarn

                                                        #MTOS Sunday 16th Sept

                                                          Low Budget Filmmaking

Name - Fredo

Website - filmyarn.com

Twitter - @filmyarn

Top 5 Favourite Films - Right now?

Waking Life
The Thin Red Line
El Hombre de Papel
Au Hasard Balthazar
Children of Men

What do you like the most about movies?

Film encompasses the basic need of humanity to tell a story, and the latest technological whizbangery to match the human imagination.

Why did you chose this topic for #MTOS?

Budget is something movie coverage seems obsessed with, but is never defined in the low end, everybody has a definition for what low budget means, often identifying it as indie, whether it was studio produced or not. Also, the lack of funds tends to make for creative solutions and experimentation.

Questions for #MTOS

1. What do you consider low budget?

2. What is your favorite low budget movie?

3. Who's your favorite low budget filmmaker?

4. JJ Abrahams says Hollywood budgets are preposterous: Discuss.

5. What are the advantages of a low budget film? what are the disadvantages?

6. Do you believe low budget directors can thrive within the studio system? who has floated? who has sunk?

7. Which low budget favorite of yours would have benefited from a massive budget?

8. Which massive summer blockbuster would you want to see as a low budget film? who would direct?

9. Do you think there's a difference between low budget and "indie"? what does indie really mean?

10. Do low budget films benefit from a big screen? how do you watch low budget movies?

MTOS Host Profile: Tiffany with Costume Design in Films on 29th July 2012

Name - Tiffany Vazquez

Website - www.tiffbump.blogspot.com

Twitter - @Tiffbump

Top 5 Favourite Films - 

True Romance

The Man Who Came to Dinner

Superfly

Pulp Fiction

The Big Lebowski (This list will and does change every hour)

What do you like the most about movies?

Film is the one art form that can encompass almost all art forms

Why did you chose this topic for #MTOS?

I wanted to choose something that often goes overlooked, yet is absolutely critical in film.  Many do not notice or appreciate the effort that goes into costume design, especially in terms of character and plot development.

Questions for #MTOS on Costume Design in Films - 

1. How important is costume design in film?  

2. Is there a difference between costume design and fashion in films?

3. Do you think one influences the other?

4.  Unfortunately, many only know of Edith Head.  Who are other Costume Designers that must be noted?

5.  What is the most iconic costume in film worn by a single character and how has it helped define him/her/it?

6.  What film do you feel has the best use of costume design of all time?

7.  Are costumes more interesting in a period piece film or a contemporary film?

     

8.  What film had the best costume design from 2011-2012? (so far)

     

9.  What film do you think had the worst costume design of all time?

10.  Which directors do you believe utilize(d) the power of costume design most effectively in their films? 

#MTOS Host Profile: Steve with Disney Animated Feature Films on 22nd July2012

Name: Steve Nixon

Website: www.itsalwaysbeenatrap.blogspot.co.uk

Twitter @TGP73

Top 5 films
The Empire Strikes Back, The Big Lebowski, Phantasm, Robocop & Deep Red

What do you love about cinema?

Films are an all encompassing experience from the art on the poster to the arguments with friends after watching

Why did you pick Disney movies as your topic?

My wife is a complete Disney nut and as a result I've gradually developed a love for the Disney animated feature films

#MTOSQuestions - DisneyAnimated Feature Films

Q1.Of the 51 theatrical animated feature films produced or released by Disney,which is your favourite? Why? #MTOS

Q2.The first theatrical animated feature was released by Disney 75 years ago, towhat do you attribute their longevity? #MTOS

Q3.Few can claim to have watched all of the theatrical animated Disney features,which film tops your ‘still to watch list’? #MTOS

Q4.There are countless colourful characters in the animated films of Disney, whichare you most like?  #MTOS

Q5.It wouldn’t be a Disney animated feature without a sing-a-long, from toetappers to tear jerkers … What’s your favourite song?  #MTOS

Q6.Most Disney animated films can be simplified as a tale of good vs. evil, who doyou side with … wicked witch or charming prince? #MTOS

Q7.Which voice actor gives the best performance in which of the 51 theatricalanimated feature films produced or released by Disney? #MTOS

Q8.Disney has successfully turned some of its theatrical animated features intostage musicals, which should they do next? #MTOS

Q9.Should Disney be moving away from hand-drawn animation in favour of CGI as theydid with ‘Bolt’ & ‘Tangled’? #MTOS

Q10.Are Disney the undisputed kings of animated feature films or does anotherstudio do it better? #MTOS

#MTOS Host Profile: Robert with Carry On film 15th July 2012

Name          Robert Ross


Website.     www.robertross.co.uk


Twitter ID. @RobertWRossEsq


Top 5 favourite films - An *almost* impossible question, but today they are;
The Third Man
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World
The Lavender Hill Mob
The Old Dark House (1932)
Ask A policeman.


What do you like the most about films - I like to see life in 2D and - usually- in black and white! ;-)


Why did you choose the topic for #MTOS - I've been a lifelong fan of the Carry Ons, written several books on them including "The Carry On Companion" (1996) and "The Carry on Story" (2005), as well as moderated 30 full-length audio commentaries with the cast and crew.

#MTOS Questions - CARRY ON

1. What is your favourite Carry On film and why?

2. Who is your favourite Carry On star and why?

3. What are your earliest memories of Carry Ons?

4. The Carry Ons: Sexist, silly or social comment? Discuss.

5. Do you think the Carry On films work best in historical or contemporary costume? In other words, is Carry On...Up the Khyber better than Carry On Camping?

6. Was Gerald Thomas, director of all the films, a workman-like talent or the real creative heart of the series?

7. Has the revelations of the stars' private lives changed how you watch the Carry Ons?

8. Do you think any other country but Britain could have made the Carry Ons?

9. Over 50 years since they started, why do you think the Carry Ons are still so popular?

10. Do you think they should or could make a new Carry On?