Movies Trivia
What American writer/director starred in several iconic European-produced "Spaghetti Westerns"
Clint Eastwood
In the Depression era, Atticus Finch, a lawyer, sets out to defend a black man, who is accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, his children, Scout and Jem, spy on their reclusive neighbour.
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Top Gun, Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Jerry Maguire
Tom Cruise
“I'll be back.”
The Terminator, 1984
The paper the play is written on
The script
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Lawrence, a lieutenant in the British Army, is asked by Colonel Brighton to moderately assess Faisal, their ally. Lawrence is impressed with Faisal and seeks his help to plan an attack on the enemy.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962 )
Cast Away, Big, Toy Story, Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks
“E.T. phone home.”
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, 1982
The two families in Romeo and Juliet
The Capulets and the Montagues
What TV show was Jack Nicholson referencing when he ad-libbed "Here's Johnny!" in The Shining?
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Maria, an aspiring nun, is sent as a governess to take care of seven motherless children. Soon her jovial and loving nature tames their hearts and the children become fond of her.
The Sound of Music (1965)
Seven, Oceans Eleven, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Fight Club
Brad Pitt
“I'm the king of the world!”
-Titanic, 1997
Words in brackets on a script
Stage directions/blocking
Which movie was incorrectly announced as the winner of Best Picture at the 2017 Academy Awards, during one of the greatest Oscars flubs of all time?
La La Land
Paul is a struggling writer who recently moves into a new apartment in New York. When he meets Holly, an eccentric but beautiful socialite, he hopelessly falls in love with her.
Breakfast at Tiffanys (1961)
Batman (1989), The Departed, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining
Jack Nickolson
“Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?"
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937
The part of the script the actors read?
The lines
What is the name of Quint's shark-hunting boat in Jaws?
The Orca
Inventor Caractacus Potts transforms an old car into a magical flying vehicle that transports him and his family to a kingdom ruled by the evil Baron Bomburst.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Goodfellas, The Irishman, Casino, Home Alone
Joe Pesci
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
Dirty Dancing, 1987
Words in bold on a script
Stage directions/blocking