Posts tagged with Movies
What was the first horror movie to win Best Picture?
Audiences have been flocking to theatres for frights since the start of cinema. Which horror film wo...
Name the famous quote from "Cool Hand Luke."
Released in 1967, Newman’s role in "Cool Hand Luke" was universally praised, earning him an Oscar no...
In 1987’s "RoboCop," what’s the name of the company that creates RoboCop?
You really can’t beat the cyberpunk sci-fi movies of the ‘80s, especially "Robocop." The themes of c...
What’s the name of the bowling alley in "The Big Lebowski"?
Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski basically has two hobbies: being a slacker and bowling. What’s the name ...
Which movie won Best Picture at the 1985 Academy Awards?
Some of my picks to be nominated for Best Picture in 1985 would've been "Ghostbusters," "The Karate ...
Which major Hollywood star was NOT considered for the lead role in "The Mummy"?
It’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter of a century since Brendan Fraser portrayed the bumbling ye...
Who almost played Dr. Rumack in "Airplane!" instead of Leslie Nielsen?
While he began his career as a leading man, count me among those who consider Leslie Nielsen nothing...
What’s the name of the fictional college in "Animal House"?
"National Lampoon's Animal House" set the bar for what a college comedy movie ought to be. The misfi...
Which famous director is Nicolas Cage related to?
Nicolas Cage is truly one of the most unique and quirky actors who also can still somehow play any c...
What amusement park do the Griswolds travel to in "National Lampoon’s Vacation?"
1983’s "National Lampoon’s Vacation" centers around the Griswold family, at patriarch Clark’s urging...
Who was the only actor to play the same role in both the film and TV versions of "Alice"?
Explore "Alice" from Scorsese's film to TV hit. Greasy spoon drama, sassy waitresses, and a trivia s...
Who directed "Three Men and a Baby"?
In 1987 they had the audacity to put Ted Danson, Tom Selleck, and Steve Guttenberg together as three...
Which ‘70s movie was pulled from theaters at the director's request?
Hollywood's self-censorship saga: From the Hays Code to '70s cinema. Which classic film did its own ...
How much money have James Bond movies made at the box office?
Over 60 years there have been 25 official Eon-backed Bond movies so far, plus two rogue productions....
Who was initially cast as Chief Brody in "Jaws"?
As Jaws approaches its 50th anniversary, discover the surprising casting history of Chief Brody. Who...