Poll: Film or Movie?

[Naeo]

I use "movie" to refer to a specific work, where I usually use "film" to refer to the medium.

E.G.: "Let's go see a movie" or "My favorite movie is..." etc, versus "I enjoy film".

 

[oktalist]

I just thought movie was the predominant term in North America and film was likewise in Britain. I didn't think there was any more to it than that.

Although I'm British, I say movie more often due to the influence of Mystery Science Theatre (or Theater).

 

[jowo96]

I recently made the mistake of venturing deep into the dank, murky depths of the IMDb forums (a truly frightening place), where I encountered a poster saying that "Film" was more arrogant than "Movie" (<-- somewhat simplified of what he said), and I was puzzled. I use the term "Film" most often, but is it truly found to be "more" arrogant than movie? Or is it just the mad babbles of a loon?

In England its called a Film, in America its called a movie, atleast thats my understanding of the situation. I'm English so I know most people call it film here.

 

[Dr. Whiggs]

I recently made the mistake of venturing deep into the dank, murky depths of the IMDb forums (a truly frightening place), where I encountered a poster saying that "Film" was more arrogant than "Movie" (<-- somewhat simplified of what he said), and I was puzzled. I use the term "Film" most often, but is it truly found to be "more" arrogant than movie? Or is it just the mad babbles of a loon?

It's because when people say film they're talking about The Third Man and when they say movie they're talking about Commando.

Well, some people.

 

[Tourette]

Who gives a shit who says what. Everyone knows what you mean whichever way you say it.
Anyone who argues about it needs to get a life.
Most of the reviewers on IMDb are so far up their own arse they can floss their teeth with their own arse hair and fancy themselves as the next Barry Norman.

 

[captaincabbage]

It's called a wanker being a wanker on IMDB.

Seriously, it's the same fucking thing. I just use movie because I find it easier to mention during conversation.

 

[Lord_Panzer]

Film is ritzy. Movie is common, plebeian.

The Usual Suspects is a film, Son of The Mask is a movie.

 

[Dango]

I use "movie" in some situations and "film" in others.

 

[Talshere]

Film is the original name. Movie is a term originated in the US and is also where it is mainly used.

 

[Burningsok]

I can kind of see why they would say that, but really, that's just kinda dumb. Film to me for some reason just sounds more... exquisite, kinda (not that its bad) Movie sounds more casual, and it does fit the term motion picture better since it sounds a bit like a shortened version of that term.

 

[Dr. Whiggs]

Most of the reviewers on IMDb are so far up their own arse they can floss their teeth with their own arse hair

What kind of freak has hair inside their anus?

 

[guntotingtomcat]

Film is British. Movie is American. Why is this confusing?

 

[Diddy_Mao]

Film, Movie, Flick, Show, Picture.
They're all the same thing and I use them all interchangeably, it's like people who say Pop instead of Soda.



On the other hand if you say something like

"I'm going to head down to the theatre to watch a cinematopraphic feature."

Well then yeah you're just using your $10 Dollar words for the sake of it and you'll probably come off as a bit of an elitist prick.

 

[Samwise137]

I use both but I use them in very specific ways. Film GENERALLY refers to either an artsy film or a short (eg. Clerks or Mike's New Car). Movie, mostly refers to an industry produced and/or big-budget cinematic experience (eg. Avatar or A Clockwork Orange).

 

[Hateren47]

Even though my spell checker corrects me I still write movie. Film goes in cameras or around sandwiches.

Edit:
Which is a little odd as movies are called film in my language.

 

[Hateren47]

double post.