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- Director Ari Aster has just released his third feature film Beau Is Afraid. What are the titles of his two other films?
A. Hereditary; Midsommar. Ari Aster’s earlier two feature films are widely discussed for their distinctive approaches to psychological and folk horror, and both titles have become points of reference in contemporary horror cinema.
- Which Fast and Furious film featured a heartfelt goodbye to deceased star Paul Walker?
A. Furious 7. The seventh instalment of the franchise included a moving tribute sequence honoring Paul Walker, who passed away during the production period. That farewell remains one of the most memorable emotional moments in the series.
- The Super Mario Bros movie has set the record as the highest-grossing release in the history of its animation company. Which company made it?
A. Illumination Entertainment (Universal). The animated adaptation of the iconic game was produced by Illumination in partnership with Universal, and it achieved notable box-office success for the studio.
- Name any two of the past 5 winners of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
A. Triangle of Sadness; Titane; Parasite; Shoplifters; The Square. These films represent a range of international cinema recognised by Cannes with its top prize in recent years.
- Which Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 cast member used to be a WWE wrestler?
A. Dave Bautista (Batista). Before his prominent acting career, Dave Bautista was known as a professional wrestler under the ring name Batista, and he later transitioned into film roles.
- How old was Back to the Future actor Michael J. Fox when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease?
A. 29 years old. Michael J. Fox publicly disclosed his diagnosis years later and has since been active in raising awareness and funding for Parkinson’s research.
- The star of Evil Dead Rise shares a last name with which famous father-son acting duo?
A. (Alyssa) Sutherland – shares a name with Donald Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland. The shared surname is a notable coincidence with two well-known actors from different generations.
- New Spider-Verse movie Across the Spider-Verse is set to feature a wide range of different Spider-People, but how many Spider-People did Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse feature?
A. 7 – Original Peter Parker (whose funeral is held), Miles Morales, alternative Peter Parker, Gwen (Ghost Spider), Peni Parker, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham. The original animated film introduced a memorable ensemble of Spider-themed characters, each with their own distinct style and backstory.
- Which famous Tom is set to star in Wes Anderson’s upcoming film Asteroid City?
A. Tom Hanks. The casting of a well-known actor like Tom Hanks generated significant attention for Wes Anderson’s ensemble project.
- Which film is currently rated as the Best Film of All Time by IMDB users?
A. The Shawshank Redemption. This title frequently appears at the top of user-rated lists and continues to be highly ranked on movie rating platforms.
- The trailer for the feature adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s released recently, but which actor will play the lead?
A. Josh Hutcherson. The casting of Josh Hutcherson as the lead drew attention from fans of the video game series and movie audiences alike.
- How many suns does Luke Skywalker’s home planet of Tatooine have in Star Wars?
A. 2. Tatooine’s twin suns are one of the franchise’s most iconic visual motifs.
- Jim Broadbent is currently in UK cinemas with The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, but for which film did he receive his one and only Oscar?
A. Iris (2002). Jim Broadbent won an Academy Award for his supporting performance in Iris, which remains a key accolade in his long career.
- Which animal shares its name with the character played by John Wayne (and later Jeff Bridges) in the True Grit movies?
A. Rooster. The character’s nickname is the same as this barnyard bird, which became synonymous with the role across different film versions.
- Ahead of the release of Killers of the Flower Moon, how many times has Martin Scorsese directed Robert De Niro?
A. 9. Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro have collaborated on numerous films over several decades, making their partnership one of the most celebrated director–actor pairings in modern cinema.
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