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 Xanadu
| Xanadu's soundtrack is performed by whom? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
ELO - Electric Light Orchestra.
| Which prop did not appear in the recording studio during the "Suddenly" sequence? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
A bridge with boats passing under it. Sonny took Kira to see the recording studio where "only the biggest artists get to record." The props were used for "inspiration".
| Where does Sonny first see Kira? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
In the park. As the other 8 muses ascend into the sky, one comes back down to Earth on roller skates. She almost knocks Sonny down in the park, kisses him and then takes off.
| When Sonny and Danny are day-dreaming of Xanadu, Sonny imagines a rock band and Danny imagines a 40s big band. What happens when the two 'dreams' meet? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
They are intrigued by each other and mix.
| When Kira tells Sonny to look up the word Muse in the dictionary, the definition ends with what? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
and do you believe me now Sonny?.
| What was the line that Sonny always wanted to say? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
"Opening night, whatever you want, it's on the house.". Sonny says this as he's running up the stairs leaving the job he'd just quit.
| What used to be held in the building Sonny showed Danny for the new club? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
Wrestling. Danny: "You've gotta be kidding. This place? They used to have wrestling here." Sonny: "So it's got a history of success!"
| What song is playing when Kira is practicing her skating in the abandoned Xanadu? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
magic. This is when Sonny finds out her name.
| What song could Sonny hear playing from outside the building that was on the album cover? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
Magic. As he skated up, "Magic" was playing. When he entered the building he found Kira practicing her skating to the song.
| What page in the dictionary does Sonny find the definition of a muse? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
728. Kira: "Look up the word muse in the dictionary. Go on, page 728, read it!"
| What instrument does Danny play? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| What does Sonny borrow from total strangers to chase Kira in the park? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
a scooter. Did you know those two strangers are actually Kira's sisters?
| The song 'All Over the World' takes place in a clothing store. What did Kira and Sonny want to get for Danny? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| The object of Kira's inspiration is a young artist named Sonny Malone. Sonny is portrayed by actor Michael Beck, who starred in a controversial film in 1979, the year before "Xanadu" was released. Which film? | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
The Warriors. Beck starred as Swan in the controversial Walter Hill film, "The Warriors," which was about a New York street gang. Swan was second in command but ended up being the leader after the gang's leader was beaten to death near the beginning of the film.
| The last time Kira shows up in the movie, she is dressed as what? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
a waitress. Remember she comes back and serves Sonny a drink.
| The guy who gives Sonny a ride on the back of his van had his van painted by Sonny. What was the painting? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| The 40s doo-wop trio that sings 'Forget About the Blues Tonight' is actually sung by who? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| Sonny's co-worker says: 'You're definitely gonna be a successful artist Malone, you know why? 'Cause you're ________!' | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| Sonny is an artist who specializes in a certain type of graphic artistry. What is it? | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
Reproducing album covers. Sonny reproduces album covers which are then hung in record stores to promote artists' albums.
| Olivia Newton-John plays the female lead in "Xanadu." By what name does her character call herself? | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
Kira. Olivia's character introduces herself as Kira. Her 'true' identity is Terpsichore, the muse of dancing.
| Kira's 'light trail' at the beginning of the movie when she descends from the clouds is what color? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
Golden Yellow. All the sisters had their unique colors. Kira's was Golden Yellow.
| In one scene, as Danny, Sonny and Kira prepare for opening night at "Xanadu," Kira tells Danny he lacks something. What does he lack? | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
glitz. Kira tells Danny that he needs glitz, so they rush off to a "franchise glitz dealer." The result is shown during the musical number, "All Over the World", featuring the music of Electric Light Orchestra (one of my favorite songs and scenes.)
| How many sisters does Kira have? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
8 . If you answered nine, that would've been the correct answer for 'How many sisters are there in total?' Not how many Kira has.
| How many costume changes did Olivia Newton-John make during the musical numbers at opening night including the first singing of "Xanadu" through to her ascension? | Xanadu (Zeedle2) |
6. Beginning with the first singing of "Xanadu" to the tap dancer, the rock singer, the cowgirl, the beaded muse, and finally as Kira! That's 6 costumes!
| How does Sonny get to Kira after she leaves? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
Skates through a wall with her painting. Please tell me you didn't answer the 'Muse-Mobile' answer.
| Gene Kelly's character's name is Danny what? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| Finally, what studio released "Xanadu?" | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
Universal. Universal Pictures released "Xanadu" in August of 1980 in the U.S..
| During 'Suddenly', Kira and Sonny are sitting on a park bench and are startled by what? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
| As the lyrics to the song "Xanadu" mention, it is a place. But what type of place is it? | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
a nightclub. "Xanadu" is a nightclub - the fulfillment of a dream for Danny McGuire. Danny and Sonny team up as partners to make the dream a reality, with a little help from Kira, of course! Incidentally, the exterior of "Xanadu" was the legendary Pan Pacific Auditorium in Hollywood. Tragically, it was destroyed by two fires.
| After the song 'Suspended in Time', Kira inspires who to do what? | "Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John (Jacomino) |
Her parents to let her go back. '...well, maybe for just one moment, or forever. I always forget the difference.'
| "Xanadu" also featured a legendary dancer in the role of Danny McGuire, a retired, uninspired musician. What is the last name of the actor who played the part? | "Xanadu" - The Movie (TC1261) |
Kelly. Legendary dancer Gene Kelly played the role of Danny. Sadly, he passed away on February 2, 1996.
 Frequently Asked Questions about Xanadu
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- Where did the song and movie "Xanadu" get its name from? ( goto )
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