Poll: The Ten Commandments of Movie Lovers

Results of 230 votes:

1. 1.
   

   Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, and Mike Starr in Dumb and Dumber (1994)

    

   THOU SHALL NOT SPOIL: A movie lover values the sacred experience of discovering a plot. You would never be caught revealing spoilers or ruining the suspense for others. Spoiler alert: that's a big no-…
2. 2.
   

   Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly in Dumb and Dumber (1994)

    

   THOU SHALL NOT TALK DURING A MOVIE: Engaging in a full-blown conversation during a movie is a cardinal sin. A movie lover cherishes every line of dialogue and wouldn't dare disturb the cinematic ambi…
3. 3.
   

   Jim Carrey in Man on the Moon (1999)

    

   THOU SHALL HONOR THE CLASSIC: Classics are timeless for a reason. A movie lover would never dismiss a classic film just because it's in black and white or lacks CGI. They appreciate the history and ar…
4. 4.
   

   Jim Carrey and Amanda Donohoe in Liar Liar (1997)

    

   THOU SHALL NOT USE A PHONE IN A CINEMA: Texting, tweeting, or checking emails during a movie? A movie lover would never. The glow of a phone screen in a dark theater is their kryptonite.
5. 5.
   

   Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998)

    

   THOU SHALL ALWAYS WATCH THE ORIGINAL VERSION: True movie aficionados prefer their foreign films like their coffee – original and unfiltered. Subtitles are just the sprinkle on top of the cinematic cap…
6. 6.
   

   Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994)

    

   THOU SHALL QUOTE YOUR FAVORITES: A movie lover is a walking encyclopedia of movie quotes. They never miss an opportunity to drop a well-timed movie line into everyday conversations. After all, life is…
7. 7.
   

   Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

    

   THOU SHALL NOT SKIP THE OPENING CREDITS: Every frame of a movie, including the opening credits, is a piece of art. Skipping them is like walking out of a museum before seeing all the exhibits.
8. 8.
   

   Jim Carrey and Terence Stamp in Yes Man (2008)

    

   THOU SHALL NOT IGNORE RECOMMENDATIONS: A movie lover values the opinions of fellow cinephiles. Ignoring a movie recommendation from a trusted source is like rejecting a treasure map to cinematic gold.
9. 9.
   

   Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994)

    

   THOU SHALL PRIVILEGE THE HD: A true movie lover knows that every pixel matters. Watching a movie in anything less than HD is sacrilege. They crave the crystal-clear details and vibrant colors.
10. 10.
    

    Jim Carrey and Michael Kahn at an event for The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)

     

    THOU SHALL CARE ABOUT AWARDS: Being a movie buff means tuning in to awards ceremonies on TV, especially the Oscars sot your commitment to superficial glamour will be award-worthy as well.