Movies for Every Mood Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Parallax View

Considering the political climate of the U.S. in 1974, thanks to the Watergate scandal, this political thriller still packs a punch. It is one of my favorite movies. If you haven't seen it, and I suggest you do, you'll be blindsided by the ending. I have never been a Warren Beatty fan but I have to give kudos to the actor for his competent performance.

The film was based on a novel by Loren Singer and was reportedly inspired by Kennedy's assassination.

Answer: An Affair to Remember

The Cary Grant/Deborah Kerr version was actually a remake of a 1939 film that starred Charles Boyer and Irene Dunn. In my opinion, the remake was far superior to the original. Who can forget the memorable scene where Nickie (Grant) waits until dark for Terry (Kerr) at the designated spot atop the Empire State Building? Unbeknownst to him, she is hit by a car en route to their rendezvous.

He thinks he's been stood up. All's well that ends well in this sentimental favorite.

Answer: Singin' in the Rain

Produced in 1952, "Singin' in the Rain" was written by long-time collaborators Adolph Green and Betty Comden. The elegant Cyd Charisse appears in the film and dances with a scarf alongside Gene Kelly. Although Miss Charisse had made movies prior to "Singin' in the Rain," it was this film that made her a star. Of course, who can forget the voice of Jean Hagen as Lina Lamont? If this musical doesn't dig you out of the dumps, I don't know what will.

Answer: The Bad Seed

Patty MCormack plays the role of Rhoda to perfection. She and Nancy Kelly, the actress who plays her mother in the film, had performed their respective roles on Broadway. The play was such a hit that both actresses were asked to recreate their roles for the big screen. Patty was so convincing as the evil Rhoda that she was nominated for both an Oscar and Golden Globe in the Best Supporting Actress category.

Answer: The Searchers

Jeffrey Hunter also stars as John Wayne's adopted nephew who travels with him to provide comic relief. Natalie Wood plays the kidnapped niece. Unfortunately, her screen time is short. She appears toward the end of the movie when her uncle (Wayne) finds her living with a Native American tribe and brings her back home.

Interestingly, Lana Wood, Natalie's younger sister, plays Natalie's character at a younger age. She's seen at the beginning of the movie before the homestead-burning scene.

Answer: The Exorcist

If vomiting pea soup and a head turning 360 degrees isn't scary enough, then 12-year-old Regan MacNeil (Blair) speaking vile words in the voice of a demon might do the trick. Even after all these years, this movie still sends chills up my spine. It's fair warning if you haven't seen it yet.

Answer: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

What makes this film unique is the fact that every word is sung. "Umbrellas" is actually the middle film of a romantic trilogy directed by Jacques Demy. The first movie was "Lola" and the third was "The Young Girls of Rochefort." Several of the same actors and characters appear in all three films.

Answer: Super Size Me

Spurlock spent a month eating nothing but McDonald's fast food and lived to tell about it. To some degree, this documentary changed how fast food establishments not only prepare their food but what they offer as alternatives to those burgers and fries packed with trans-fat and sodium.

Answer: A Christmas Story

Who can forget the leg lamp or Ralphie's pink bunny pajamas? The movie is full of nostalgic moments with dark humor added in. Darren McGavin plays Ralphie's dad (the old man) and Melinda Dillon plays the mom. Jean Shepherd himself narrates the story as the adult Ralphie.

Answer: Star Wars

"Star Wars" was huge when it first hit the big screen in May 1977. Not only did the franchise create a series of prequels and sequels, it has produced comics, books, video games and DVDs. Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill starred alongside Harrison Ford with James Earl Jones providing the distinctive voice of their nemesis, Darth Vader.