How Films Are Made
Steven Spielberg recently gained EGOT status. What is EGOT?
Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony
This actor shares a name with another famous figure, though they have no relation. He often works closely with one director on films such as Black Panther.
Michael B. Jordan
THE TRUMAN SHOW:
Originally, Truman was meant to live in a major city setting, mimicking a real life city. What city was this?
New York City
Which movie was inspired by the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Blade Runner
What are the names of the Tiger and Magpie in KPop Demon Hunters?
What film is often credited as having the first "jumpscare" ?
Cat People
This actress has had a long storied career (with films such as The Devil Wears Prada or Death Becomes Her), known as one of the greatest female actors to ever live. She almost didn't, however, because she originally intended to go to law school (but she overslept the morning of the interview and took it as a sign to pursue something else.)
Meryl Streep
LOOK BACK:
The names of the two protagonists, Fujino and Kyomoto, can be combined to form the name of the original author of Look Back, which is...?
Fujimoto (Tatsuki)
Project Hail Mary is based on a book by the same name written by Andy Weir. Another book written by Weir was also adapted into a movie, what was it?
The Martian
Sinners won multiple awards this season, including Best Original Score. What is this composer's name?
Ludwig Göransson
Who founded THX?
George Lucas
This actor has a history of ending up with cute, CGI animals as his co-stars, the latest of which being Sonic The Hedgehog.
James Marsden
THE TRUMAN SHOW:
Filming was delayed by a year due to Jim Carrey's scheduling conflicts while working on:
Liar Liar
What Pulitzer Prize-winning book adaptation won three Oscars, including Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Gregory Peck?
To Kill A Mockingbird
Which film broke the record for the most nominations with 16 nominations?
Sinners
"___ is a cinematographic technique which used an anamorphic lens to produce widescreen pictures" aka the original widescreen technology.
Cinemascope
This classic actor (known for films like Vertigo and It's A Wonderful Life) is known for his distinct style of speaking. The upcoming biopic on his life has received some ridicule for the somewhat poor impression KJ Apa attempts.
Jimmy Stewart
THE TRUMAN SHOW:
The live composer of The Truman Show (in-universe) is played by a real life film composer, known well for his score on films such as Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Candyman (1992), and The Hours (2002). What is this composer's name?
Philip Glass
Martin Scorsese purportedly had interest in adapting this novel into a film, but moved to working on The Wolf Of Wall Street when Baz Luhrmann took on the project instead.
The Great Gatsby
How long did Paul Thomas Anderson claim to work on the script for One Battle After Another?
20 years
"...a mental phenomenon where the audience derives more meaning from the interaction of two back-to-back shots than from one shot in isolation." is known as?
The Kuleshov effect
This actor is known for playing pilots, including...Fox McCloud?
Glen Powell
LOOK BACK:
The title is inspired by a song, called "Don't Look Back In Anger"
What band is this song from?
Oasis
In 1994, a film titled "Without Warning" about meteorites striking the Earth and alien invaders was broadcast on TV using real news reporters and a "found footage" style. This caused some panic amongst viewers who were not aware it was fictional. The film was loosely inspired by a novel that resulted in a similar incident when broadcasted as a radio drama in 1938. What novel was this?
War of the Worlds
Timothée Chalamet has tied for most nominated male actor at the Oscars by the age of 30. Who did he tie with?
Marlon Brando