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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Prairie Home Companion (2006) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Prairie Home Companion (2006) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006).
About the movie:
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
This was the first occasion that
Robert Altman
worked with
Meryl Streep
. He remarked that she was "25% above anyone else".
b.
During the opening sequence, you see 3 angels on top of a building as the camera pans up and around and you see the buildings number, 444. 444 is a direct reference to the angelic realm: "Thousands of angels surround you at this moment, loving and supporting you. You have a very strong and clear connection with the angelic realm, and are an Earth angel yourself. You have nothing to fear - all is well."
c.
Many of the crew members ate bugs during production as a show of support for the cast members who had to.
d.
David Murray
was cast as Destro, but dropped it when he had problems with his visa. He was replaced by
Christopher Eccleston
; however, the character was named James McCullen XXIV, thus enabling Murray to film a flashback scene as the first Destro, James McCullen I.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
A bidding war broke out after an initial screening in New York City with Picturehouse ultimately securing the distribution rights for $3.75 million.
b.
MGM took a four page advertisement in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Star to launch its publicity campaign for
2001: A Space Odyssey
during 25th February 1968.
c.
Baby tells Johnny that her real name is "Frances, after the first woman in the cabinet." Frances C. Perkins was the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1947. She was appointed by President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
during his first term, and served throughout all four of his terms and two years into
Harry Truman
s presidency.
d.
Howard Starks (
John Slattery
) presentation of his idea for a futuristic city is heavily influenced by
Walt Disney
s television revelation of his new EPCOT Center and the accompanying Florida Project. The 3D map of the city closely mimics that of EPCOTs, and the posters behind Stark are from Worlds Fairs in which Disney had a great influence, like Stark may also have been. In addition, one of the very few real-life 1964 Worlds Fair buildings included in the Stark Expo is a replica of the General Electric pavilion, which famously featured Disneys Carousel of Progress.
Richard M. Sherman
contributed the song "Make Way for Tomorrow Today" to the movie, a song similar to "Theres a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow," which Richard and his brother
Robert B. Sherman
composed for the Carousel of Progress, among many other classic Disney tunes.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
Voted #490 on Empire magazines 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time (September 2008).
b.
Let it Ride was filmed at Hialeah Race Course in south Florida during the tracks off season. Racing was being conducted at nearby Calder Race Course, and Dreyfuss was spotted on several occasions, presumably researching his role as Trotter. Although this classic track was closed for many years, the facility was reopened in 2009 offering only Quarter Horse racing as opposed to the Thoroughbred racing that Hialeah traditionally offered.
c.
44 different musical compositions are featured throughout the film.
d.
This was the film that brought
Sean Connery
to the attention of
Albert R. Broccoli
, who then went on to cast Connery in his most famous role as James Bond.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
Chita Rivera
won the 1993 Tony Award (New York City) for Actress in a Musical for "Kiss of the Spiderwoman".
b.
Sylvester Stallone
was asked in an interview about films he would wish had not done, and he listed this as one of them.
c.
Originally
Halle Berry
refused the part in this movie, but said yes when she was offered $1million for the job. This was her first $1million payment for a film.
d.
Meryl Streep
and
Lily Tomlin
repeated their onscreen partnership at the 2005 Academy Awards when they presented an Honorary Oscar to
Robert Altman
.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
To broaden the films appeal,
Garrison Keillor
considered retitling the film "Savage Love".
Bob Berney
, President of Picturehouse, was adamant that the film should retain its original title of "A Prairie Home Companion".
b.
Charles Durning
s film debut.
c.
The teaser trailer features music by
David Julyan
from the film
Memento
.
d.
The first feature film produced entirely in Alaska. True to an intertitles claim, all of it was filmed there. Nothing was shot in Hollywood.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
This film was shot in four and a half hours in a single day.
b.
The inspiration for this raucous
John Wayne
comedy was none other than
William Shakespeare
s "Taming of the Shrew", which producer
Michael Wayne
and director
Andrew V. McLaglen
thought would have even more of a comedic kick if it were set in the Old West.
c.
Altman reputedly directed most of the film from a wheelchair.
d.
Sam Raimi
: [supporting cast] Cameo appearances by longtime friend
Bruce Campbell
and by brother
Ted Raimi
.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
At least one of
Phoebe Cates
s screams in the scene at Dorrys Tavern is genuine. An enormous cockroach crawled out in front of her during one take.
b.
Reportedly
Robert Altman
didnt care for the character played by
Virginia Madsen
and had reduced the role considerably. When Madsen came on board, she persuaded him to make it a more central character.
c.
The movie was shot in 36 days.
d.
Vittorio Storaro
turned down the chance to be the films cinematographer as he felt that a sequel would never match the original.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
Michael Cimino
was asked to direct this film but didnt think it was a good film for him. As a favor to the producers, who were on a deadline, he went to New York and did all the preproduction. When they were set to begin shooting, the producers again tried to get Cimino to direct but he told them he thought, considering the budget, they needed someone who could work faster than he was used to working and so they hired Rosenberg.
b.
Adam Sandler
s character (Paul Crewe) was supposed to have played college football for Florida State Univesity and Pro football for Pittsburgh.
Burt Reynolds
, who starred in both films, was an All-American running back at Florida State and is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
c.
Robert Graysmith and Paul Avery were not actually friends. Their relationship is fictionalized for the film.
d.
Because the Fitzgerald was such a small building, other stage theaters in the Minneapolis-St Paul region were drafted in as stand-ins. The bulk of filming took place at the Fitzgerald however with the crew using the basement, and constructing fake dressing rooms.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
Judy Cornwell
was offered a key role.
b.
Al Pacino
didnt know how to drive a car prior to this film. He had to take driving lessons before he was able to drive in the race car scenes.
c.
Shot in high-definition video and then transferred to 35mm film.
d.
The original budget of $17 million increased to $22 million and this became Cannon Films most expensive film.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: A Prairie Home Companion (2006)?
a.
Kirks death scenes were re-shot after preview audiences reacted badly to the original version, wanting a more "heroic" death. Kirk originally died after being shot in the back by Soran.
b.
All the music was recorded live.
c.
It is reported that
Stanley Kubrick
and
Arthur C. Clarke
watched an enormous number of science fiction films in preparation for creating this movie and Kubrick himself acknowledged the influence of producer
George Pal
s films. Pals
Conquest of Space
provided several plot points throughout the movie.
d.
All of Avners four visits to the bank vault were shot in a single day alone.
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