Paul Verhoeven Questionnaire
Do you know the director? Yes
Do you tend to watch Hollywood films rather than any other type of World Cinema? Yes
Were you familiar with the director before he transitioned to Hollywood? No
Are you knowledgeable of the director’s work overall? No
What drives a film for you? Narrative/Characterization/Special Effects All of these
Do you watch a large majority of blockbuster films? Yes
Do you feel World cinema, especially European cinema has mainstream appeal? No
Do you know any of the director’s films done in his birth country of Amsterdam? No
Based on the mega-blockbuster ‘Basic Instinct’ are the elements in his films graphic?
Haven't seen it.
Do you expect copious amounts of swearing, sex and/or violence when watching a Hollywood film targeted for mature viewers? Some but not over the top.
In your opinion does Hollywood rely on the above conventions for a ‘definite success’? No
To you, is Hollywood very formulaic in terms of originality, regardless of budget? No
Do you know the director? Yes
Do you tend to watch Hollywood films rather than any other type of World Cinema? Yes
Were you familiar with the director before he transitioned to Hollywood? No
Are you knowledgeable of the director’s work overall? No
What drives a film for you? Narrative/Characterization/Special Effects All of these
Do you watch a large majority of blockbuster films? Yes
Do you feel World cinema, especially European cinema has mainstream appeal? No
Do you know any of the director’s films done in his birth country of Amsterdam? No
Based on the mega-blockbuster ‘Basic Instinct’ are the elements in his films graphic?
Haven't seen it.
Do you expect copious amounts of swearing, sex and/or violence when watching a Hollywood film targeted for mature viewers? Some but not over the top.
In your opinion does Hollywood rely on the above conventions for a ‘definite success’? No
To you, is Hollywood very formulaic in terms of originality, regardless of budget? No