Some guys' jobs just sound cool -- fighter pilot, bodyguard, film dude. Though the latter's day-to-day may be more mundane than Martin Scorsese's, it's easy to be impressed by a film snob, smelly "Clerks" T-shirt notwithstanding.

But if you've got the hots for that self-proclaimed auteur (or video editor or key grip), hit mute if you catch yourself uttering these guaranteed thumb-downers. It could mean the difference between a "Best Kiss" nomination, and the cutting-room floor.

10. "Why don't you pick the movie?"
Uh, because he wants to see the restored works of Leni Riefenstahl, but is assuming you want to have a good time too. Instead, try to compromise -- just promise not to choose a chick flick, or he's totally dragging you to "Das Boot" next weekend.

9. "Wanna watch 'Survivor'?"
Not only is reality TV the death knell of American culture, it's taking a big chomp out of his industry. If he catches you watching dreck, though, try to point out that you love the archetypal antagonists.

8. "Have you met any celebrities?"
Probably. But he certainly hopes you're interested in getting to know him, not who he knows.

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7. "How would you've had it end?"
Put on some coffee, this is gonna be a long one. Although, if you're sincerely interested in knowing, you'll make him feel like a million bucks as he explains his grander vision.

6. "I've got this great idea for a movie ... "
So does he -- it's why he went into his chosen profession.

5. "Who's Martin Scorsese?"
Other than being Quentin Tarantino's Xerox machine, Scorsese -- a universally loved director -- helmed classic dude movies "Raging Bull," "Goodfellas," "Taxi Driver" and the dreamboat-filled Oscar-winner "The Departed."

4. "Citizen Kane" is a great movie!
No, no. "Citizen Kane" is a great film.

3. "Oh, man, I loooove 'Armageddon'!"
While an exciting celluloid thrill ride, this flick (and most other popcorn pix) is largely laughed at by filmsters. If he gives you crap, remind him that a DVD edition of "Armageddon" was released by the Criterion Collection, a distributor of "cinema at its finest."

2. "Where'd you go to film school?"
NYU. And, if that's not his answer, prepare to watch him cry.

1. "Let's use the video camera!"
Steer clear, unless you want notes on blocking, a lecture on the mise-en-scene and don't mind waiting until he's figured out the best lighting for reverse cowgirl.

Matt Christensen has written for Maxim, Cosmopolitan and Match.com. His favorite film is "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (1990).