I like action, sci-fi, Lord of the Rings (yes it is it's own category to me) and comedy, and anything black and white. However, I'll watch most anything, except for chick flicks.....yes, I am a chick who hates chick flicks. People ask me what movie I want to see,and my response is usually "The one with the most explosions!"
Same thing with TV, anything except soap operas, and things like QVC network or other advertisement/shopping channels.