Film Face-Offs Trivia

1. Besides Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen, which actor appears in both "The Terminator" and "Aliens"?

From Quiz Was that "Aliens" or "The Terminator"?

Answer: Bill Paxton

He plays one of the punks in "The Terminator" and Hudson in "Aliens". While he dies in "Aliens", his death is not confirmed in "The Terminator", as he's merely pushed aside by the cyborg.

From Quiz I've Got a Golden Ticket

Answer: Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder has had a long and successful movie career and is probably best known for his role as Jim in "Blazing Saddles" (1974) and the several movies he made with Richard Pryor including "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" and "Silver Streak". He played Mr Willy Wonka in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971) but was by no means the first choice for the role. Many other actors had been offered the role, including the third Doctor Who, Jon Pertwee, who had to decline the role as it conflicted with his "Doctor Who" commitments.

From Quiz The Similarity of "Star Wars" and "Willow"

Answer: Luke Skywalker

Just as Luke longs to join the Academy and become a pilot, so Willow longs to become an apprentice sorcerer. Luke compensates for his unfulfilled dreams by buzzing around Tatooine (and bulls-eyeing womp rats in his T-16), and Willow does magic tricks at the village fair. Warwick Davis, the British actor who plays Willow, also had a role in "Star Wars", playing Wicket the Ewok in "The Return of the Jedi".

From Quiz "Annie Get Your Gun" vs. "Calamity Jane"

Answer: Both

Annie Oakley, the lead character of "Annie Get Your Gun," was a markswomen with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. "Calamity Jane" was the nickname of Martha Jane Cannary-Burke, who fought Native Americans. Of the two films, "Annie Get Your Gun" was far more true to life. Annie Oakley did meet fellow marksmen Frank Butler, and they did tour together and eventually marry. On the other hand, although Martha Cannary-Burke insisted that she and Wild Bill Hickock had a romantic relationship, there is no documentation to support this and many historians do not believe it ever happened. A few even maintain she was a lesbian. Doris Day, the star of "Calamity Jane," was a vegetarian.

From Quiz Cinema Smackdown 1: "Rio Bravo" vs. "El Dorado"

Answer: Cole Thornton, gunman for hire

While all four were John Wayne characters, Cole Thornton was the gunfighter that was first offered a job by a land baron to assist in a range war in "El Dorado". Taw Jackson was a rancher wrongly imprisoned and out for revenge in "The War Wagon", Cord McNalley was the character in "Rio Lobo", and Wil Anderson was the rancher looking for cowhands in "The Cowboys". In "Rio Bravo", Wayne's character John T. Chance was the sheriff of the Texas town of Rio Bravo as well as the Presidio County sheriff. My Prediction and Pick: Obviously, both fighters have similar styles and weigh in pretty evenly (a slight age advantage going to Chance; Wayne was 51 when he filmed "Rio Bravo", 59 during "El Dorado"). However, I gotta go with Cole. Remember, this guy was shot not once, but twice in the film...by friends! And slugged several times...again by friends! Factor in the pounding he took from the 'Bad Guys' and the bullet that was near his spine (which caused the temporary paralysis of his gun hand at very inconvenient times throughout the film), and you've got one tough hombre that ain't going down. It'll go the distance, but I pick Thornton by decision; "El Dorado: 1, "Rio Bravo: 0

From Quiz "Atonement" (2007) and "The Kite Runner"(2007)

Answer: English countryside

As the movie opens, we see a beautiful manor home in the English countryside. It is the home to two sisters, their mother, and a number of servants. An older brother, Leon, has been away.

From Quiz It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad "Rat Race"

Answer: Bob Hope

Bob Hope reportedly turn down an offer to appear in the movie. It was rare to see Spencer Tracy doing a slapstick comedy like this, but he was a favorite of director Stanley Kramer's. Spencer also appeared in Kramer's "Inherit the Wind", "Judgment at Nuremberg", and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner".

From Quiz Austin Powers and James Bond

Answer: Ernst Stavro Blofeld

Blofeld was Bond's most infamous enemy, with attempts at world domination in multiple Bond films, making him the best villain to spoof.

From Quiz 'The Birdcage' vs. 'La Cage Aux Folles'

Answer: 1978

I remember my Mom taking me to a foreign film festival in 1978 to see this movie. Although I was very young, I thought the film was hilarious.

From Quiz Was that "Aliens" or "The Terminator"?

Answer: Stan Winston

Winston won Oscars for Visual Effects on "Jurassic Park" and "Aliens". He won two Oscars, Makeup and Visual Effects, for "Terminator 2". He also worked on "Predator", "Edward Scissorhands", "Interview with the Vampire", and "Batman Returns". Before this, he worked on the infamous "Star Wars Holiday Special". Everyone has to start somewhere...

From Quiz I've Got a Golden Ticket

Answer: Germany

In this adaption, Augustus Gloop is quoted by a journalist as being from the fictitious town of Dusselheim in Germany. The nationality of Augustus Gloop is never disclosed in the Roald Dahl story, however both film adaptions portray the character as hailing from Germany.

From Quiz "Lord of the Rings", "Star Wars" Similar Points

Answer: Frodo and Luke

In "Lord of the Rings", Frodo Baggins is a hobbit who finds in his possession a ring, the Ring of Power and Evil. He must travel to a far away land and destroy it. Luke Skywalker, appearing in "Star Wars", acquires two droids, one of whom contains information that could turn the tide of battle in favor of a dying rebellion. Will Frodo destroy the Ring and Luke save the Alliance? Another similarity between the two heroes is that they both long to leave home when they are there. However, Frodo eventually returns to the Shire, but Luke's uncle, Owen, is killed and his farm destroyed so there is no home to go to. Luke is Force sensitive, and can use the Force, but Frodo has no such supernatural weapon.

From Quiz "Annie Get Your Gun" vs. "Calamity Jane"

Answer: Both

In "Annie Get Your Gun," Frank and Annie quarreled in "Anything You Can Do" (I Can Do Better.) In "Calamity Jane," Jane and Wild Bill sparred in "I Can Do Without You." In both films, the songs were used to underscore the heightening sexual tension between the lead couple. Both songs were quite humorous, and were in fact the highpoint of their respective movies. Betty Hutton, the star of "Annie Get Your Gun," turned down the role of Ado Annie in the film version of "Oklahoma!"

From Quiz Cinema Smackdown 1: "Rio Bravo" vs. "El Dorado"

Answer: Borachon

Borachon (or Borrachon) is a Spanish slang word for drunk. I could never figure out if Dude was also a nickname, or Dean's 'real' first name in the film. It became evident, throughout the film, that Dude used to be an excellent gun-hand and deputy before he became the town drunk. J.P Harrah was Mitchum's drunken lawman character, also a highly respected gunman and peace officer before hitting the bottle, in "El Dorado". My Prediction and Pick: I really wanted to go with Dean, mainly because I enjoy seeing him in semi-serious roles (while Mitchum could have done his part in his sleep and still be good). Both combatants played their 'drunk' scenes very effectively (years of personal experience, maybe?), and both cleaned up well after they finally eased up on the sauce. Each character also had his share of humorous lines (although I think Mitchum's were snappier and better written). Yet, given the choice, I know I would not want to face a surly Mitchum (or J.P.) if I wanted to keep my face or body intact (while I always got the impression Deano would rather buy a round of drinks and sing me a song). Also, that Jerry Lewis association doesn't exactly enhance Dean's 'street cred'. I'll take J.P. by TKO; "El Dorado: 2, "Rio Bravo": 0

From Quiz "Atonement" (2007) and "The Kite Runner"(2007)

Answer: The United States and Afghanistan

As the movie opens, we see a young man, Amir, and his wife as they walk into their California apartment, carrying Amir's recently published book. Although Amir has started a new life in the United States, he is soon drawn back to his childhood home in Kabul, Afghanistan.

From Quiz It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad "Rat Race"

Answer: Tom Arnold

Whoopi Goldberg also starred in "Rat Race". She and Kathy Najimy appeared in the "Sister Act" movies together also.

From Quiz Austin Powers and James Bond

Answer: You Only Live Twice

Dr. Evil is based on Blofeld, who is in many Bond movies. However, only in "You Only Live Twice" is Blofeld bald, have a scar on his face, and have a big white cat. He is not in "Dr. No", has hair and no scar in "Diamonds are Forever", and is not fully shown in "From Russia with Love".

From Quiz 'The Birdcage' vs. 'La Cage Aux Folles'

Answer: 1996

I thought that the cast of 'The Birdcage' did a wonderful job the this remake.

From Quiz Was that "Aliens" or "The Terminator"?

Answer: Cyberdyne and Hyperdyne

Cyberdyne creates Skynet and cyborgs in the "Terminator" movies. Hyperdyne in "Aliens" produces synthetic humans.

From Quiz I've Got a Golden Ticket

Answer: Charlie's father

Charlie's father did not appear in the 1971 movie adaption but was re-introduced in the 2005 adaption and was played by Noah Taylor. In the 2005 adaption, Charlie's father has just lost his job which is devastating for the family as they are already very poor. After Charlie's visit to the factory is over, his father attains a new job repairing the machine which had replaced him at his previous job.

From Quiz "Lord of the Rings", "Star Wars" Similar Points

Answer: Gandalf and Obi Wan

Gandalf the Grey and Obi Wan Kenobi both die. Gandalf falls off Durin's Bridge and dies after slaying the Balrog, and Obi Wan is savagely struck and killed by Darth Vader. However, Gandalf returns from death as Gandalf the White, and Obi Wan appears to Luke several times as a Force Ghost. Yoda does mentor Luke, but when he dies he does not continue helping Luke.

From Quiz "Annie Get Your Gun" vs. "Calamity Jane"

Answer: Both

In "Annie Get Your Gun," Frank sang "My Defenses Are Down." In "Calamity Jane," Wild Bill performed "Higher Than a Hawk (Deeper Than a Well)." In both songs, the character mused about his confusing feelings towards a female character. Some musical historians maintain that the two songs are a little too close for comfort in music, lyric, and tone. Doris Day turned down the role of "Mrs. Robinson" in the film "The Graduate."

From Quiz Cinema Smackdown 1: "Rio Bravo" vs. "El Dorado"

Answer: Colorado and Mississippi

Ricky Nelson played Colorado, a hired gun, in "Rio Bravo. Colorado's main objective, during the first part of the film, was to mind his own business and not get involved in the escalating brouhaha. He soon changed his mind after his boss was killed and joined Chance and Dude against the bad guys. James Caan was Mississippi, a somewhat naive young man (completely unskilled with firearms, but pretty darn good with a throwing knife) who was just completing his mission to avenge the murder of his friend and mentor when he met Cole in "El Dorado". My Prediction and Pick: On paper, Nelson's Colorado seems to be the obvious choice, as the character had a bit more 'style' and 'cool' than Mississippi, as well as being a far better gun-hand (Mississippi couldn't have hit an elephant from three feet). However, Caan was the much better actor, and the comedic timing and dialogue he displayed throughout the film should easily carry him through the round. Besides, this guy is going to grow up to be Sonny Corleone someday, and I'm not about to play with that kind of heat. Go with Mississippi on a unanimous decision; "El Dorado: 3, "Rio Bravo": 0

From Quiz "Atonement" (2007) and "The Kite Runner"(2007)

Answer: Robbie Turner

Briony Tallis, whose family employs Robbie, accuses him of raping her cousin Lola. Over and over again she says that she is sure the attacker was Robbie, when in reality it was the wealthy Paul Marshall. Because of Briony's testimony, Robbie is sent to jail for another person's crime.

From Quiz Austin Powers and James Bond

Answer: Emilio Largo from "Thunderball"

In the Bond films, the evil organization SPECTRE assigned numbers to its members. Blofeld, in charge, was #1. #2 was Emilio Largo from "Thunderball". In Austin Powers, both Rob Lowe and Robert Wagner always had Largo's signature eye patch.

From Quiz 'The Birdcage' vs. 'La Cage Aux Folles'

Answer: A nightclub involving female impersonators.

Comedian Robin Williams played 'Armand Goldman' and legendary Italian actor Ugo Tognazzi played 'Renato Baldi'.

From Quiz Was that "Aliens" or "The Terminator"?

Answer: Phased plasma rifle

The Terminator asks for one in the gun shop. Being 1984, they don't exist and he doesn't get one. Then in "Aliens", Hudson mentions that they have these guns when talking about how his squad will protect Ripley. The Marines and the humans of the future have some similar armor, headsets, and guns as well.

From Quiz I've Got a Golden Ticket

Answer: Veruca Salt

In the movie, the visitors and Mr Wonka were standing in a room with several huge geese. Mr Wonka explained these geese lay golden chocolate eggs for Easter and the eggs are sorted by what Mr Wonka referred to as an "eggdecator" which keeps good eggs and drops bad eggs down a garbage hatch. At this point Veruca performed a musical number proclaiming her many selfish wants and during the process climbed onto the eggdecator which immediately dropped her down the garbage hatch. This prompted Mr Wonka to utter the mentioned phrase.

From Quiz "Lord of the Rings", "Star Wars" Similar Points

Answer: Sauron and Palpatine

Sauron is the evil servant of Morgoth, the big evil one, but Morgoth was imprisoned during the time "Lord of the Rings" took place. Palpatine is a Sith, and became Chancellor Palpatine, slowly becoming more and more powerful before striking and forming the Galactic Empire.

From Quiz "Annie Get Your Gun" vs. "Calamity Jane"

Answer: Both

Howard Keel played Frank in "Annie Get Your Gun." His performance was so acclaimed that Warner Brothers signed him to play Wild Bill in "Calamity Jane." Mr. Keel was one of the busiest performers in musical films in the 1950s: He was also in "Show Boat," "Kiss Me Kate," and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." During the 1980s, he was known to a whole new generation as Clayton Farlow on the TV Series "Dallas." Betty Hutton played the lead in the TV special "Satin and Spurs." The special received such a critical drubbing that she announced her retirement from show business.

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