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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : An American Carol (2008) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : An American Carol (2008) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008).
About the movie:
An anti-American filmmaker who's out to abolish the July Fourth holiday is visited by three ghosts who try to change his perception of the country.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008)?
a.
According to producer James Nicholson, Roger Cormans contract called for four films at a budget of $100,000 each. By the time it came to "The Beast with a Million Eyes," the forth film in the series, there was only $29,000 to $30,000 left, so Nicholson signed off on shooting the picture non-union in Palm Springs.
b.
Voldemorts birthday is on New Years eve 1927.
c.
In accordance with the films strong political theme, the official Internet site used a grassroots pre-publicity marketing strategy. Users on the site, dubbed "American Carolers", could make use of online tools to email friends about the film, network with other fans, etc. Points were given based on participation, and prizes (tickets, posters, etc) were awarded to the highest scorers. The names of the top 16 "Carolers" are on the DVD, in the Bonus Features under "Special Thanks".
d.
The house with the blue door used in the movie was sold the year following the release of the movie. The original blue door was removed and auctioned. The replacement door was painted black so that no one would recognize it. Soon however, someone later spray painted on the wall next to the door, "This is the Hollywood door." A different house was used when Thacker and Anna are practicing her lines on the roof.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008)?
a.
In one scene, a portrait of Davy Crockett is seen on the wall: its the same portrait that appeared in Leslie Nielsens house in
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
- an in-joke from director
David Zucker
.
b.
"Senex" is the Latin word for "old man".
c.
Halfway through the production, one of the original principal actors had to bow out. Due to this, many of the scenes had to be re-shot, with painstaking care to replicate set design etc.
d.
Phil Saunders, one of the art crew members, says that production designer
Neil Spisak
was let go just a few weeks into principal photography.
J. Michael Riva
was subsequently hired for the remainder of principal filming and re-shoots. However, both Spisak and Riva are credited in the main titles sequence.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008)?
a.
When they started to film the "Puttin on the Ritz" scene, no one was sure what the creature should say. The first time out of the gate, however,
Peter Boyle
came up with a strangled version of "Puiinin on da reeez!"
b.
Near the end, the bus driver invites a waitress to see the Japanese movie
Yôjinbô
with him. This film is a remake of that.
c.
WILHELM SCREAM: Heard near the end, when one of the sick children falls off of the pier.
d.
Most of the forest scenes and Excalibur (the sword) were back lit by green lights, giving it a magical quality.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008)?
a.
Alfred Hitchcock
planned to shoot a scene in the Ford automobile plant in Dearborn, MI. As Thornhill and a factory worker discussed a particular foreman at the plant, they would walk along the assembly line as a car was put together from the first bolt to the final panel. Then, as the car rolled off the line ready to drive, Thornhill would open the passenger door and out would roll the body of the foreman he had just been discussing. Hitchcock loved the idea of a body appearing out of nowhere, but he and screenwriter
Ernest Lehman
couldnt figure out a way to make the scene fit the story, so it never came to fruition.
b.
The date on the headstone lists Micheal Malones birthdate as April 20, 1952. April 20 is also the birthdate of Adolf Hitler.
c.
In the scene where a drunk Randy is telling
Jamie Lee Curtis
in Halloween to turn around through the TV, he repeats, "Jamie, turn around. Turn around, Jamie!" as the killer is slowly creeping up behind him. This is somewhat of an inside joke, as the actor who plays Randy is also named Jamie (
Jamie Kennedy
) and the killer is behind him.
d.
This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008)?
a.
The song the two girls are singing while trying drugs is "Can I Get A..." by
Jay-Z
. They are singing the part where
Amil
sings.
b.
This film is presumed lost. Please check your attic.
c.
Buildings in the movie are named for makers of the movies that are being parodied. For example,
John Hughes
High School, "Anthony Michael Dining Hall" (
Anthony Michael Hall
), and "Harry Dean Stadium" (
Harry Dean Stanton
).
d.
Both Wayne Knight (I) and
Frank Caliendo
turned down the role of Michael Malone.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: An American Carol (2008)?
a.
Movie debut of
Leon Ames
.
b.
Hal the cameraman is seen wearing a yellow "sad face" badge. This is a tribute to the
Alan Moore
comic Watchmen, where a superhero (the Comedian) wore a yellow "smiley face" badge. Considering that the Comedian was an unbalanced vigilante, this could foreshadow Hals corruption and instability...
c.
Simon Pegg
worked out for four weeks to prepare for the role.
d.
The woman who says "I gave up an ass lift for this?" is played by
Kelsey Grammer
s wife, Camille.
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