Movies: Something in Common Trivia

151. (1971) The future of England involves violent youth gangs dressed in bizarre matching uniforms and battling for territory. The government appears to be socialistic, with law enforcement methods callous and punishment methods stringently enforced.

From Quiz The Future Explored in Movies

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

'A Clockwork Orange' is based on the novel by Anthony Burgess and the screen play by director Stanley Kubrick. Malcolm McDowell stars as Alexander de Large, the protagonist and antagonist all rolled into one. In the film, Alexander de Large is a member of the youth gangs mentioned previously. After committing murder, he is subjected to a rigorous corrective method that involves mental conditioning, with naturally disastrous results.

From Quiz Space Ships

Answer: Millennium Falcon

Harrison Ford played Han Solo and piloted the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca (played by Peter Mayhew). Luke Skywalker teamed up with Han Solo, Chewbacca and the rebel forces to defend the Universe against the evil Darth Vader. The other 3 are also ships in the Star Wars movies but not piloted by Solo.

From Quiz The Mother Of All Quizzes

Answer: Laura Linney

Kyra Sedgwick played Haley's mama in "Secondhand Lions", and Helen Hunt played the mama in "Pay It Forward". Toni Collette was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar playing Osment's mother in "The Sixth Sense". Her movie son received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

From Quiz Our Miss Liberty in the Movies

Answer: The Edison Company

This first moving image of Lady Liberty was filmed by the Edison Company in 1898. This was a forty-eight second shot of her.

From Quiz Great Movie Searches

Answer: Rare Stamp

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn deal with bad guys such as James Coburn and George Kennedy. Walter Matthau has a straight role in this pleasant and suspenseful movie.

From Quiz Finny Films

Answer: Splash

'Splash', directed by Ron Howard, was Tom Hanks' first big hit. Of course, Daryl Hannah played his scaly sweetie. (All the other films exist.)

From Quiz Computers in Movies

Answer: Independence Day

"Independence Day" (1996) - Aliens invade Earth and attempt to wipe out the human race. They are using technology far superior to ours, but that doesn't stop our super-hacker from writing a virus that runs on their system. Oh yes, good old Jeff Goldblum was able to hack into an alien spaceship and bring down their shields long enough for the President to save the day! Not to mention the fact that Will Smith was capable of flying an alien spaceship.

From Quiz Twins In Movies

Answer: Hayley Mills

Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers had been separated when their parents divorced. They met at summer camp and switched places, so that they would be able to go and meet the parent they did not know. Hayley Mills is the daughter of John Mills and sister of Juliet Mills.

From Quiz Movies About Mars

Answer: Mars Attacks!

Nicholson plays President James Dale in this spoof of "War of the Worlds" directed by Tim Burton.

From Quiz The Ultimate in Slick Cons

Answer: Kevin Spacey is the con man and Kevin Kline is the victim

Spacey plays a "life-of-the-party" kind of guy; Kline plays the "straight" neighbor. Just when the storyline seems to be going in one direction it makes a serious about-face.

From Quiz Tinkerbell in the Movies

Answer: Virginia Brown Faire

Virginia Brown Faire portrayed the pixie "Tinker Bell" in the 1924, black and white movie adaptation of "Peter Pan". Betty Bronson was responsible for playing the role of "Peter". It is very common for a woman to play the role of the boy who never grew up and the role was first portrayed by an actual boy in the 1953 Disney adaptation of "Peter Pan".

From Quiz Stranded

Answer: Anne Archer

This is a good re-make of an old Charles McGraw movie.

From Quiz The Great Gay Films 2

Answer: Latin Boys Go To Hell

Directed by Ela Troyano in 1997 from USA, who also wrote the script. It was also the director's first feature film.

From Quiz 3-D Movies

Answer: Bwana Devil

The film surrounded the building of a railroad, hampered by man-eating lions. The film was reviewed as having no sense or suspense, yet the novelty of 3-D brought people back to the cinemas. It made millions in months.

From Quiz Cinema Bizarre

Answer: Mocking people

The duo spend most of their time observing and mocking people in their neighborhood. This movie is based on the comic book "Eightball" by Daniel Clowes.

From Quiz Movie Failures

Answer: Erin Moran

"Jack," starring Robin Williams, was about a 10-year-old boy who ages four times faster than normal.

From Quiz Mathematics In Movies

Answer: Calculus

During the dual with the abacist, Feynman computed the cube root of 1729.03 using calculus to get the answer of 12.00238426.

From Quiz Very Challenging Movie Roles

Answer: The Towering Inferno

In a case of 'anything you can do, I can do better' these two acting rivals both insisted on performing their own stunts...macho men! It seems that Steve McQueen in particular took their rivalry seriously, insisting that he receive equal pay, equal billing and even an equal number of lines in the film! Newman seems to have accepted McQueen's name at the top of the billing, being the ranch dressing making, popcorn, corn chip and pretzel producing madman that he is!

From Quiz Movie Trios: And Then There Were Three

Answer: Ted Danson & Danson

Way back in 1987 this movie was released, they also did another movie called 'Three Men and a Little Lady' in 1990.

From Quiz Stealing from the Big Boys

Answer: Matt Damon

A wonderful 2001 remake that also starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. The plot twist at the end is perfect.

From Quiz Movies Against Anti-Semitism

Answer: John Garfield

Formerly Julius Garfield. The stress of the McCarthy hearings was too much for him. A short, short life.

From Quiz Inanimate Objects that Deserved Credits 2

Answer: Ever After

Danielle's father had brought it to her from his last trip before his death. Years later, her vicious stepsister threw it into the fire because Danielle had spited her and punched her in the face. Who can forget that great hit, though? I've never seen a movie character more deserving of a black eye!

From Quiz Inanimate Objects that Deserved Credits

Answer: American Beauty

Remember all rose petals in there - coming out of Lester's mouth, on Angela in the bath and when she's on the ceiling over Lester? Some people complained that the symbolism was too heavy handed, but I didn't mind.

From Quiz Modern Film In Black And White

Answer: Celebrity

As in many Allen films, this one boasts a star-studded cast, including Joe Mantegna, Winona Ryder, Charlize Theron, and Leonardo DiCaprio playing a spoiled celebrity. Bit of a stretch for him.

From Quiz What Year Is This Movie Set?

Answer: 1935

It was during the depression. In the book, by Stephen King, it was actually 1932, but they had to change it to 1935 so the movie 'Top Hat' could be shown. 'The Green Mile' stars Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, Bonnie Hunt, Sam Rockwell and James Cromwell. 'The Green Mile' was nominated for four Oscar but unfortuneately didn't win any. It was directed by Frank Darabont and proved to be a success earning over $100 million at the box office.

From Quiz Actors in Double Roles

Answer: Bette Davis

From Quiz Movies Spoofed By 'Scary Movie'

Answer: His pace was never more than a walk.

Michael was known for his relaxed gait. It was the utter confidence of the walk that was so scary. It was as though he knew he'd get his prey anyway, so why exert himself? This aspect of the classic series was spoofed in 'Scary Movie' as the killer walked after Carmen Elektra's character in the opening scene.

From Quiz Unintentional Humor

Answer: 'Let's Go Crazy'

'Are we gonna let de-elevator break us down?' Prince (Just out of curiosity, if anybody can tell me what a de-elevator is, I'd greatly appreciate it).

From Quiz Gay Movies

Answer: Corky

Gina Gershon plays Corky in 'Bound' which also stars Joe Pantoliano as the mob boss, Caesar, and Jennifer Tilley as Caesar's wife/ Corky's girlfriend, Violet. Corky and Violet plan to heist two million dollars from the mob in this 1996 Wachowski Brothers movie.

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