What Are They "ing"ing? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Driving

This 1989 movie also starring Jessica Tandy and Dan Aykroyd won Academy Awards for best picture, leading actress, screenplay, and makeup. The story revolves around the evolving relationship between an African-American chauffeur and his aged Jewish employer.

Answer: Looking

Based on the 1975 book by Judith Rossner, this 1977 classic starred Diane Keaton and the late great Richard Kiley of "Man of La Mancha" fame. In this story of a grade school teacher goes bar hopping for one night stands. Richard Gere made his screen debut.

Answer: Bowling

The social commentary quasi-documentary criticised the high incidence of violence in the United States compared to other nations. It contrasted attitudes about gun control in Canada and the United States. The title derives from the activity the murderers of Columbine engaged in shortly before the attack.

Answer: Finding

This 2003 animated children's film features the voices of Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres and concerns a father Clownfish searching for his stolen son. It is sure to become a classic, and illustrates how technology brought animation closer to realism.

Answer: Falling Down

This 1993 movie is a penetrating social commentary about the stresses of urban life. It also starred Robert Duvall who is faced with a crisis on his final day at work for the police force, and Barbara Hershey as Douglas' estranged wife. The movie elicited strong sympathetic reactions by audiences after its release.

Answer: Hunting

This movie starred Robin Williams, who received the Academy Award for best supporting actor, and also won for best screenplay. Affleck and Damon wrote the screenplay and starred as well, and it was the turning point in their careers. Although nominated for best picture, it was the year of "Titanic".

Answer: Running

This 1987 movie about a futuristic game show with lethal consequences is a commentary on our thirst for violence. It starred a celebrity cast including Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura, Mick Fleetwood, Dweezil Zappa, and Richard Dawson as the game show host.

Answer: Raising

This quirky 1987 movie has become a sort of cult classic, and introduced the "Lone Biker of the Apocalypse". Starring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter, the comedic plot revolves around the kidnapping of a quintuplet by a couple unable to bear their own child.

Answer: Educating

One of Michael Caine's best roles among many excellent efforts, this 1983 movie also starring Julie Walters is a sort of twisted modern "My Fair Lady". A woman returning to college to complete her studies is befriended and enlightened by Caine, creating friction between Walters and her husband.

Answer: Burning

This civil rights classic starring Gene Hackman was based on the 1967 "U.S versus Cecil Price et al" trial in Mississippi, when local law officials were tried for the cover-up of the murder of three civil rights workers.