General Movie Trivia #6

1. In the movie “Falling Down”, what did Michael Douglas’ character’s car license plate read?

2. Who played the lead role in the 1989 movie “Blind Fury”?

3. What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1984?

4. Who has composed the music for the current Sherlock Holmes, Madagascar and Pirates of the Caribbean series?

5. What game show was the movie “Quiz Show” based on?

6. True or False. Harrison Ford has never won an Academy Award.

7. Who played the voice of Mission Control in the 2013 movie “Gravity”?

8. Who played the voice of ‘Bernard, in Disney’s “The Rescuers” and “The Rescuers Down Under”?

9. What 1976 horror movie starred Gregory Peck and was directed by Richard Donner?

10. What 1980 movie features the characters Ted Striker and Dr Rumack?

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Movie Screenshot Quiz #6

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General Movie Trivia #5

1. What actor recorded a song called "She's Like the Wind" in 1987? The song was featured on a movie soundtrack, and the single rose to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

2. What well known actor's first credited film role was as 'Freak #1' in Death Wish?

3. Karl Childers and Frank Wheatley are characters in what 1996 movie?

4. How long does 'The Creeper' in Jeepers Creepers hibernate?

5. What is the character name of the foreign exchange student in Sixteen Candles?

6. Name one of the movie franchises that actor Hugo Weaving is a part of. There are several acceptable answers.

7. Where was the 1986 film Violets are Blue primarily filmed?

8. Westworld was written and directed by what novelist?

9. Who played the father in Hanna and 'Hoot' in Black Hawk Down?

10. In the 2001 movie K-Pax, what does K-Pax refer to?

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Poll Results: Favorite Jeff Bridges Role

Knowing of the cult status that The Big Lebowski has achieved, it was no surprise that 'The Dude' was chosen overwhelmingly as your favorite Jeff Bridges role. Tied for a distant second were his parts in the original Tron and in Starman. The other choices were White Squall and Crazy Heart. I could have also easily thrown in Tucker: The Man and His Dream, True Grit or The Fabulous Baker Boys. All solid performances. However, everything really came together in The Big Lebowski. The original writing by the Coen brothers, the direction of Joel Coen, and especially the impeccable performances of Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and John Turturro. Throw in a story about a unique trio, a missing rug, a dysfunctional wealthy family and bowling, and you have a movie like no other! I HIGHLY recommend that you see this movie if you haven't. Also, let me know what YOUR favorite Jeff Bridges role is and why.

Discussion: Favorite Harry Potter Film

What is your favorite film of the Harry Potter series and why? Since, I did not read the books, the entire fantasy world of Harry Potter was completely new to me. The first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was wonderous and exciting. It also perfectly set up the foundation for the rest of the films. The ensemble of actors and the characters they played are second to none. All of the films are visually spectacular and have beautiful music scores. Also, while my son grew up with these movies as they were released, they were memorable and magical family entertainment. So, even though I also really loved Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the first of them all is my favorite.

Poll Results: Favorite Star Trek Movie

The results are in, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was chosen overwhelmingly as your favorite Star Trek movie. Even though it was released over 30 years ago, and there have been many sequels, variations and remakes made since, this one really struck a nerve. I'd say the casting of Ricardo Montalban as the title villain played a big part in the success of the movie. The rest of the ensemble cast did a great job as well. This is one of the very few movie sequels that is widely considered superior to the original! Like the Vulcans say, "Live long and prosper."

General Movie Trivia #4

1. Who played Poison Ivy in Batman and Robin (1997)?

2. What is the name of the dangerous dive that Rodney Dangerfield's character, Thornton Melon, attempts in Back to School?

3. Matt Damon's first credited role was in what movie?

4. What type of fruit was poisoned, in order to kill Indiana Jones, in Raiders of the Lost Ark?

5. How many Psycho movies have been released, including the remake?

6. Name the sequel that Jack Nicholson directed.

7. In the movie Saving Private Ryan, why are they trying to find Ryan and bring him home?

8. What actress has received the second most Academy Award nominations for Best Actress?

9. What was the butler's (played by John Gielgud) name in Arthur (1981)?

10. In the movie Driving Miss Daisy, where did Miss Daisy like to do her grocery shopping?

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