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Quiz about Golden Raspberry Award Winning Cinema
Quiz about Golden Raspberry Award Winning Cinema

Golden Raspberry Award Winning Cinema Quiz


The Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the "Razzies", are given annually to films that are considered to be abysmally bad. In this quiz you will identify the low points in the history of cinema.

A multiple-choice quiz by Akhnaten. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Akhnaten
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
244,957
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Some of you may have seen the much maligned film about an altruistic man, who moves to Amsterdan after an unfortunate accident, and reluctantly returns to his former profession of male gigolo, to help catch the real killer, when a friend is suspected of serial murder. Who won the 2005 worst actor Razzie for his sensitive performance in the title role of "Deuce Bigelow: European Gigolo"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If you are prone to seeing films before reading reviews, you may have seen a film in which a graphic designer for a cosmetics company, named Patience Phillips, discovers that there is dark secret behind her employer's imminent release of an anti-aging product. Patience then acquires special abilities, including increased strength, speed, agility and enhanced sensory perception. What is the title of this film, starring Halle Berry, that won the worst picture Razzie in 2004? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Science fiction writer and Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard, wrote a novel set in the year 3000, in which a young human from the Rocky Mountains battles the Psychlos, an alien race trying to conquer mankind. What science fiction film,, based on this novel and starring John Travolta as the alien warrior Terl, won seven Razzies in 2000? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What film starring Kevin Costner, in which he portrays a drifter who restores hope to post-apocalyptic America by delivering mail, won the Razzie for worst picture of 1997? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A few moviegoers and many cable subscribers may recall a film about a starry-eyed young woman named Nomi Malone, who dreams of self-actualization by becoming a headlining Las Vegas showgirl, but finds that the road to stardom requires her to compromise the values she once held dear. What former cast member, or guest star, on "Saved by the Bell" won the 1995 worst actress Razzie for her performance as Nomi Malone in "Showgirls"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In "Naked Gun 33 1/3" Leslie Nielsen attempts to foil a terrorist attack at the Academy Awards. One character in this film was police officer Nordberg, who was subjected to frequent injuries on the job. What former football star won a worst supporting actor Razzie in 1994 for his role as Nordberg in this film? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the more memorable films of the early nineties was "Encino Man". Two outcast high school students, Dave Morgan and Stoney Brown, unfreeze a cave man they find while digging a swimming pool. Who won the worst new star Razzie in 1992 for his screen debut as Stoney Brown in "Encino Man"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "The Adventures of Ford Fairlance" is the suspenseful story of Mr. Rock and Roll Detective. He is hired by several clients who are later killed. Each had asked him to find a girl named Zuzu Petals. What comedian won a worst actor Razzie in 1990 for his performance in the title role in "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Leonard Parker was a retired spy whom the CIA brought out of retirement. His mission was to find out who was using mind control techniques to get small animals to kill people. What successful television actor won a worst actor Razzie in 1987 for his role as Leonard Parker in "Leonard Part 6"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Can't Stop the Music" was the inspirational story of a struggling composer. He assembled a group in Greenwich Village to perform his songs and help him achieve fame. What disco group was featured in "Can't Stop the Music", which won the Razzie for worst picture in 1980? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Some of you may have seen the much maligned film about an altruistic man, who moves to Amsterdan after an unfortunate accident, and reluctantly returns to his former profession of male gigolo, to help catch the real killer, when a friend is suspected of serial murder. Who won the 2005 worst actor Razzie for his sensitive performance in the title role of "Deuce Bigelow: European Gigolo"?

Answer: Rob Schneider

Schneider, in a lesser known role, appeared in the 2004 version of "Around the World in 80 Days" as a San Francisco derelict.
2. If you are prone to seeing films before reading reviews, you may have seen a film in which a graphic designer for a cosmetics company, named Patience Phillips, discovers that there is dark secret behind her employer's imminent release of an anti-aging product. Patience then acquires special abilities, including increased strength, speed, agility and enhanced sensory perception. What is the title of this film, starring Halle Berry, that won the worst picture Razzie in 2004?

Answer: Cat Woman

Two years before winning the Razzie, Halle Berry received the 2002 Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Monster's Ball".
3. Science fiction writer and Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard, wrote a novel set in the year 3000, in which a young human from the Rocky Mountains battles the Psychlos, an alien race trying to conquer mankind. What science fiction film,, based on this novel and starring John Travolta as the alien warrior Terl, won seven Razzies in 2000?

Answer: Battlefield Earth

Travolta was nominated for the slightly more prestigious Academy Award for Best Actor in 1977 for "Saturday Night Fever" and again in 1994 for "Pulp Fiction".
4. What film starring Kevin Costner, in which he portrays a drifter who restores hope to post-apocalyptic America by delivering mail, won the Razzie for worst picture of 1997?

Answer: The Postman

Seven years prior to getting the Razzie, Costner was nominated for the 1990 Best Actor Oscar for his performance in "Dances With Wolves" and won the Best Director Oscar for that film. "The Postman" was based on a novel by science fiction writer, David Brin, who was pleased with the screen adaptation, despite its rejection by the public and film critics.
5. A few moviegoers and many cable subscribers may recall a film about a starry-eyed young woman named Nomi Malone, who dreams of self-actualization by becoming a headlining Las Vegas showgirl, but finds that the road to stardom requires her to compromise the values she once held dear. What former cast member, or guest star, on "Saved by the Bell" won the 1995 worst actress Razzie for her performance as Nomi Malone in "Showgirls"?

Answer: Elizabeth Berkley

Since her performance in "Showgirls" she has had roles in numerous films including "Random Encounter", "Last Call", "Student Seduction" and "Meet Market" as well as guest roles on "NYPD Blue", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", and "Law and Order: Criminal Intent".
6. In "Naked Gun 33 1/3" Leslie Nielsen attempts to foil a terrorist attack at the Academy Awards. One character in this film was police officer Nordberg, who was subjected to frequent injuries on the job. What former football star won a worst supporting actor Razzie in 1994 for his role as Nordberg in this film?

Answer: O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson was the first professional football player to appear on the cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine. He was on the cover of the September 8, 1977 issue.
7. One of the more memorable films of the early nineties was "Encino Man". Two outcast high school students, Dave Morgan and Stoney Brown, unfreeze a cave man they find while digging a swimming pool. Who won the worst new star Razzie in 1992 for his screen debut as Stoney Brown in "Encino Man"?

Answer: Pauly Shore

Pauly Shore was later honored with the Worst Actor of the Decade Razzie in 2000 but lost to Sylvester Stallone for Worst Actor of the Century.
8. "The Adventures of Ford Fairlance" is the suspenseful story of Mr. Rock and Roll Detective. He is hired by several clients who are later killed. Each had asked him to find a girl named Zuzu Petals. What comedian won a worst actor Razzie in 1990 for his performance in the title role in "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane"?

Answer: Andrew Dice Clay

Andrew Dice Clay was "banned for life" from MTV because of his performance on the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.
9. Leonard Parker was a retired spy whom the CIA brought out of retirement. His mission was to find out who was using mind control techniques to get small animals to kill people. What successful television actor won a worst actor Razzie in 1987 for his role as Leonard Parker in "Leonard Part 6"?

Answer: Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby's illustrious film career continued, after winning the Razzie, with "Ghost Dad" (1990), "Meteor Man" (1993), and "Jack" (1996).
10. "Can't Stop the Music" was the inspirational story of a struggling composer. He assembled a group in Greenwich Village to perform his songs and help him achieve fame. What disco group was featured in "Can't Stop the Music", which won the Razzie for worst picture in 1980?

Answer: The Village People

In 2003 the Village People received the high honor of performing at a New Year's Eve party hosted by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, at which the Osbournes renewed their sacred wedding vows.
Source: Author Akhnaten

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