Paul Verhoeven: The Man and His Movies

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1. In what country was Paul Verhoeven born? The Netherlands Sweden Germany Belgium

2. What college did Verhoeven attend? Vrije University Webster University University Van Amsterdam University of Leiden

3. After college, Verhoeven made films for the military. True False

4. What was the name of Verhoeven's television series which catapulted him into national fame? "Twee Machtige Avonturen" "Floris" "Het Verraad Van Oldenstein" "De Vijand Te Slim Af"

5. What was Verhoeven's first Dutch feature film? "Soldaat Van Oranje" "Turks Fruit" "Wat Zien Ik?" "Keetje Tippel"

6. What was his first American-financed film? "The Fourth Man" "Flesh and Blood" "Robocop" "Spetters"

7. In the theatical trailers for Verhoeven's 1987 film "Robocop", music taken from what film was featured in the background? "Blade Runner" "E.T. The Extraterrestrial" "Aliens" "The Terminator"

8. Verhoeven made cameo appearances in "Robocop". True False

9. Verhoeven's 1990 blockbuster "Total Recall" was based upon a short story by whom? Philip K. Dick Robert Heinlein Harlan Ellison Ray Bradbury

10. Verhoeven's 1992 worldwide smash "Basic Instinct", starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, was widely compared to which classic film? Casablanca Sunset Boulevard Chinatown Vertigo

11. Verhoeven became the first director to personally accept a "Razzie" Award following the critical lambasting of which of his films? Answer: (One Word. I Started in General Hospital as a Reporter and ended up as a......)

12. While filming "Starship Troopers" (1997), what did Verhoeven do on a dare from star Dina Meyers? Had Clancy Brown and Michael Ironside say lines from the "Highlander" films Directed the shower scene in the nude Towel-whipped Casper Van Dien during the shower scene Poured a jar of real bugs on Denise Richards

13. More ammunition was used in "Starship Troopers" than in any film that had been made before it. True False

14. After the filming of the 2000 film "Hollow Man", what was done with the anatomically correct 3D computer model of Kevin Bacon's body? It was donated to scientific researchers It was destroyed It was used in other films, including "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" It was put on display in a shopping mall

15. Obviously, Verhoeven is now a well-known and respected filmmaker around the world. What fellow director, though, initially suggested that the "Mad Dutchman" come to the United States to make movies? Steven Spielberg Wes Craven Stanley Kubrick James Cameron

16. Throughout his Hollywood career, Verhoeven has worked with only one cinematographer. True False

17. Which of Verhoeven's films had the highest adjusted box-office gross? "Total Recall" "Basic Instinct" "Robocop" "Starship Troopers"

18. Which of Verhoeven's films had the most successful opening? "Starship Troopers" "Basic Instinct" "Total Recall" "Hollow Man"

19. Verhoeven has often said that he is eager to work with Sharon Stone again on a "Basic Instinct" sequel. True False

20. In March 2004, Paul Verhoeven publicly stated that he will never make another Dutch film. True False