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I am an avid movie buff who reads and writes a lot about the subject. My expertise falls mainly in the talent department, specifically writers, directors and actors. I am also a fan of movie scores and have a vast knowledge in that department as well. I have often been described as a "walking, talking movie encyclopedia" so feel free to send any of your movie questions my way!

Experience in the area

studying to be a director; written a few scripts

Education/Credentials

high school graduate; some college

What do you like about this subject?

Everything! Movies can be a powerful, persuasive, informative tool...

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  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.91
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 963
  • Volunteer Since 2001-03-03
  • Prestige Points 5418

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Recent Answers from Shant istamboulian

2009-11-17 Follow-up question: An old Sci-fi movie. Tried searching, no results. Please help.:

Thanks for the kind words! Some of my favorite films include THE GODFATHER, ANNIE HALL, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, RAGING BULL, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, A FISH CALLED WANDA, SOME LIKE IT HOT

2009-10-25 ideas:

I think you are the perfect audience for the Pixar films, such as UP, WALL-E, MONSTER'S INC., and RATATOUILLE. As for the British films, if you liked LOVE ACTUALLY, I would recommend NOTTING HILL and

2009-07-28 Tv sex n violence:

I think it simply means that TV is just reflective of what is going on in society, as are the movies (but to a lesser degree). You can simply look at the history of television - starting with the boomer

2009-07-20 Looking for film Clips/Quotes...:

Here is a list: SHERLOCK JR. (Buster Keaton film) PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO, THE GET SHORTY PLAYER, THE LAST ACTION HERO, THE TROPIC THUNDER SUNSET BOULEVARD SINGIN' IN THE RAIN GODFATHER, THE LAST

2009-07-10 I can figure out the name of a movie.:

I believe the movie you are thinking of is 2007's HUSH LITTLE BABY, although some of the details you provided are different. But here is the plot synopsis: "A young mother suffers her worst nightmare

 

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