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Quiz about Acclaimed Titles  2020s
Quiz about Acclaimed Titles  2020s

Acclaimed Titles - 2020s Trivia Quiz


A little quiz about some acclaimed movies from the 2020s.

A multiple-choice quiz by Saleo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Saleo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
418,035
Updated
Nov 27 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Shaka King's 2021 movie 'Judas and the Black Messiah' starred Daniel Kaluuya as which character? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who directed the 2020 film 'The Father' starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This 2021 movie starred Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield as evangelists. Chastain won an Oscar for her performance. What was the name of the movie? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of Benedict Cumberbatch's character in the movie 'The Power of the Dog'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 2022 film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', who threatened to destroy the multiverse? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who directed the 2022 movie 'The Whale' which won Brendan Fraser an Oscar? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This movie was directed by Ruben Östlund and starred Harris Dickinson, Dolly de Leon and Woody Harrelson. The movie involved a luxury cruise which gets stranded on an island. Which movie was this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which actress played the role of Lydia Tár in the movie 'Tár'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the 2020 film 'Promising Young Woman', Carey Mulligan played a woman, Cassie, who is out for revenge for the assault on her best friend Nina. Where was Cassie studying when this assault took place? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who did Nicole Kidman portray in the 2021 movie 'Being the Ricardos'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Shaka King's 2021 movie 'Judas and the Black Messiah' starred Daniel Kaluuya as which character?

Answer: Fred Hampton

Kaluuya won an Oscar for his performance as Fred Hampton, who was the chairman of the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party. The movie chronicled his betrayal by William O'Neal. LaKeith Stanfield played O'Neal in the movie and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. Martin Sheen appeared as J. Edgar Hoover.

Other actors who starred in the movie include Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders and Darrell Britt-Gibson. The movie was written by Will Berson and Shaka King. The movie was nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography at the Oscars.

The movie's soundtrack 'Fight for You' by H.E.R. won an Oscar. Shaka King has directed movies such as 'Newlyweeds'. Kaluuya appeared in movies such as 'Get Out' and 'Nope'.
2. Who directed the 2020 film 'The Father' starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman?

Answer: Florian Zeller

Zeller wrote the screenplay to the movie along with Christopher Hampton. It was based on Zeller's 2012 play called 'Le Pčre'. The movie was about a man named Anthony (Hopkins) who has dementia and refuses help from his daughter Anne (Colman). The movie also stars Rufus Sewell, Imogen Poots, Mark Gatiss and Ayesha Dharker.

The movie won rave reviews from critics and was nominated at the Oscars for Best Picture. Zeller and Hampton won Oscars for their screenplay. Anthony Hopkins won his second Oscar for his performance in the movie and Colman was nominated. Zeller directed the 2022 movie 'The Son' which starred Hugh Jackman. Anthony Hopkins has appeared in movies such as 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'The Two Popes'. Colman won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'The Favourite' and has appeared in other movies such as 'The Lost Daughter' and 'The Lobster'.
3. This 2021 movie starred Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield as evangelists. Chastain won an Oscar for her performance. What was the name of the movie?

Answer: The Eyes of Tammy Faye

The movie was directed by Michael Showalter and was written by Abe Sylvia. It was based on the documentary of the same name that was released in 2000, directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. It starred Chastain as Tammy Faye Bakker and Garfield as Jim Bakker, the televangelists who founded the PTL Club.

The movie focused on the life of Tammy Faye, focusing on her career and her marriage to Jim. Cherry Jones, Louis Cancelmi, Mark Wystrach, Gabriel Olds and Vincent D'Onofrio also star in the film. Along with the Best Actress Oscar for Chastain, the movie also won an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Chastain has appeared in movies such as 'Zero Dark Thirty', 'Miss Sloane', 'The Tree of Life' and 'The Help'. Garfield has appeared in movies such as 'Hacksaw Ridge' and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'.
4. What was the name of Benedict Cumberbatch's character in the movie 'The Power of the Dog'?

Answer: Phil Burbank

The movie was based on Thomas Savage's novel of the same name which was released in 1967. The movie was directed by Jane Campion who won as Oscar for it. The movie also starred Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Along with Cumberbatch, all the aforementioned performers were nominated for Oscars for their performances in this movie.

The movie itself was nominated for Best Picture. The movie was focused on the experiences of a rancher named Phil Burbank after his brother George brings home his wife and her son, whom he initially treats with cruelty. Cumberbatch has appeared in movies such as 'The Imitation Game' and 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'.
5. In the 2022 film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', who threatened to destroy the multiverse?

Answer: Jobu Tupaki

The movie was written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. It starred Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Quan Wang and Ke Huy Quan as Waymond Wang, a Chinese-American couple who run a laundromat. While being audited by the IRS, through inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre (Jamie Lee Curtis), Evelyn is called to protect the multiverse from being destroyed by a powerful being called Jobu Tupaki.

The movie won great critical acclaim and won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. Yeoh won the Oscar for Best Actress. Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan also won Oscars for their performances. Stephanie Hsu, who appeared as Joy Wang, Evelyn's daughter, was also nominated for an Oscar. James Hong, Jenny Slate and Tallie Medel also appear in the movie.
6. Who directed the 2022 movie 'The Whale' which won Brendan Fraser an Oscar?

Answer: Darren Aronofsky

The movie was written by Samuel D. Hunter based on his 2012 play. The movie starred Fraser an a morbidly obese English teacher who tries to reconnect with his daughter who he abandoned many years ago. The movie also starred Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Fraser won an Oscar for Best Actor, while Chau was nominated for her performance. Fraser has appeared in movies such as 'Gods and Monsters', 'Crash' and 'George of the Jungle'. Aronofsky was behind some of the most iconic movies of the 2000s including 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'The Wrestler'.

He directed Natalie Portman to an Oscar in the movie 'Black Swan', for which he was nominated for Best Director.
7. This movie was directed by Ruben Östlund and starred Harris Dickinson, Dolly de Leon and Woody Harrelson. The movie involved a luxury cruise which gets stranded on an island. Which movie was this?

Answer: Triangle of Sadness

The movie also starred Charlbi Dean, Zlatko Buric, Iris Berben, Vicki Berlin, Henrik Dorsin, Jean-Christophe Folly, Amanda Walker, Oliver Ford Davies and Sunnyi Melles. The movie was about passengers of a luxury cruise who get stranded on a desert island and fight for survival.

In the movie, Harris Dickinson played Carl, a young model who goes on the luxury cruise with his girlfriend Yaya. Dolly de Leon plays Abigail, a member of the ship's cleaning crew who becomes very influential after the passengers are stranded in the island due to her knowledge of survival skills. Harrelson plays Thomas, the ship's captain who is an alcoholic.

The movie won the Palme d'Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars. Östlund has directed movies such as 'Force Majeure' and 'The Square'. Dickinson has appeared in movies such as 'Beach Rats' and 'Babygirl'. Dolly de Leon has appeared in movies such as 'The Missing' and 'History of Ha'. Harrelson has appeared in movies such as 'Zombieland', 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.
8. Which actress played the role of Lydia Tár in the movie 'Tár'?

Answer: Cate Blanchett

The 2022 movie was written and directed by Todd Field and also starred Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong. Blanchett portrayed the famed Berlin-based conductor Lydia Tár in the movie, who was accused of misconduct.

The movie focuses on her fame, her undeniable talents and troubles she faces after the allegations surface. Blanchett's performance in the movie was praised and she was nominated for an Oscar for her performance. The movie was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars. Blanchett has appeared in movies such as 'Babel' and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'.

She has won Oscars for her performances in the movies 'The Aviator' and 'Blue Jasmine'.
9. In the 2020 film 'Promising Young Woman', Carey Mulligan played a woman, Cassie, who is out for revenge for the assault on her best friend Nina. Where was Cassie studying when this assault took place?

Answer: Medical school

Cassie and her friend Nina were in medical school when the assault happened and Nina died by suicide. Cassie then drops out and plans to take revenge on those who helped the rapist escape justice. The movie was written and directed by Emerald Fennell, who won as Oscar for the screenplay.

It also starred Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Chris Lowell, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, and Connie Britton. The movie was a great hit and was nominated for Oscars, including for Best Picture and Best Director. Mulligan has appeared in movies such as 'She Said', 'Drive' and 'Shame'. Mulligan was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 'Promising Young Woman'.

She was also nominated for Oscars for 'An Education' and 'Maestro'.
10. Who did Nicole Kidman portray in the 2021 movie 'Being the Ricardos'?

Answer: Lucille Ball

The movie also starred J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg. It was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The movie focused on the relationship between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who were the stars of the show 'I Love Lucy'. Kidman, Bardem and Simmons were nominated for Oscars for their performances in this movie.

Initially, Nicole's casting as Lucille Ball faced some backlash but after the movie was released, everyone was taken aback at how Nicole was able to pull off an uncanny resemblance to Lucille and her on-screen persona. Kidman won an Oscar for her performance in the movie 'The Hours'.

She was nominated for movies such as 'Moulin Rouge!', 'Rabbit Hole' and 'Lion'.
Source: Author Saleo

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