What Your Favorite Movies Say About You

Authors Contend Our Lists Are Windows Into Our Inner-Selves

(CBS) 

Existential Savior: Have beautiful minds and like to use them. They think about the world's most pressing issues ("How do I stop global warming?") and insignificant details ("Can everyone hear that buzzing or is it just me?"). (Famous example: Neo in "The Matrix")

Invincible Optimist: Are on a mission to prove that a positive attitude and a winning sense of humor will save the day. Their unbound enthusiasm and gusto for life allow them to face hazardous situations unrestrained by fear. (Famous examples: Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde")

Magical Creator: Believe that having fun is the most important thing in life. Once these heroes realize they can turn the world into a magical place, they're never the same. (Famous example: Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's")

Rebellious Lover: The course of love never did run smooth, but it might just be the only thing in the world worth fighting for. Rebellious lovers feel constrained in a world where they don't quite belong, and their choice in lovers reflects this. (Famous example: Rose Bukater in "Titanic")

Respected Champion: Nobody understands the struggle of the underdog better. They have big dreams, big hearts, and big ambitions that drive them. (Famous example: Eric "Otter" Stratton in "Animal House")

Vivacious Romantic: Have big, warm hearts, and their dreams of true love are enduring. They're close to their families and loyal to their friends. (Famous example: Annie Reed in "Sleepless in Seattle")

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[alisotom]

i wish we could have heard more from the authors of the book about the book and the process they used to create it. i bought it today and read it cover to cover. my cinescope was spot-on!!! not sure what the "pinhead" "hellraiser" comment was all about, but considering the fact that it is impossible to catagorize every single individual according to their method, the generalities made in the book seem to be considerably accurate CONSIDERING the fact that they are generalities. great book/mediocre interview... next time, let the authors speak!!!!

[maggiewill-2009]

I think the book''s great. I discovered it back in December when it was just out and gave it to 10 friends for Christmas, I liked it so much. Great fun, and everyone I gave it to agreed. Sure, some people don''t find themselves 100% described by their Cinescope sign, but plenty of my friends are surprised at how closely their results do describe them. Anyway, it''s a lot of fun and really thought-provoking. I was delighted to see the authors on the Early Show and I hope they publish future editions with added movies in the index because I can think of at least another ten people I''d like to give this book to next Christmas. Thanks for letting us see Williams and Werb in action.

[kersten83]

Thought the segment/book was great, looked like lots of fun. Have ordered the book. My Cinescope was pretty accurate on the site - I identify with Romantics!

[brianbwb-2009]

Cannot agree with this analysis, I took it, and it seems to assume that I identify with the hero, when in many cases, I am more drawn towards the anti hero.

Whoever types in "Hellraiser" for example, quite possibly doesn''t even remember the protagonist''s name (Kirsty Cotton), but instantly recalls Doug Bradley''s
"Pinhead" as the lead of this story.