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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Far from Heaven (2002) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Far from Heaven (2002) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002).
About the movie:
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
was considered for the role of Suky, but dropped out due scheduling conflicts and
Maria Bello
replaced her.
b.
Dennis Haysbert
was shuttling back and forth from the east coast to Los Angeles during the production of this movie, because of his commitment to TV show
24
, that was filming at the same time.
c.
The dish soap that Anton (Devon Sawa) squirts into his mouth after attempting to smoke Nutmeg and Oregano is real dish soap. Sawa came up with the gag on the spot.
d.
First movie to receive Icelands 18 rating.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
Winner of a 2010 Bronze Oregon Film Award.
b.
In 2002, Harold Lloyd Entertainment released a 76-minute version with music composed, arranged and conducted by
Robert Israel
and played by The Robert Israel Orchestra and The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra.
c.
When they arrive in Hollywood,
Anita Ekberg
is starring in a movie where she plays Napoleons lover. That same year, Ekberg was featured in
War and Peace
, another Paramount release, which included Napoleon as a character.
d.
Julianne Moore
stars in this Sirkian Technicolor 1950s melodrama homage. Many years earlier, the similarly named
Juanita Moore
appeared as Annie Johnson in the
Douglas Sirk
film
Imitation of Life
.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
Because he hailed from Newcastle,
Alan Price
had a steady supply of Newcastle Brown Ale on set at all times, courtesy of director
Lindsay Anderson
. A bottle of the beer can be clearly seen on his piano during all the music segments.
b.
Doug Liman
set out to make this film with the feel of the movie inspired by
Lola rennt
, in which
Franka Potente
(who plays Marie in this movie) played the main part.
c.
This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.
d.
Julianne Moore
was the one who suggested that her character had to be blonde.
Todd Haynes
disagreed at first, but later told her she was right. So he had to do some changes in the film, like the color of the scarf, in order to fit that.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
Despite the mythological nature of this film, it draws heavily on actual Minoan (Crete, approx. 2700-1450 BC) archeology for its props and costuming. The characters long, curled hair is seen in palace frescoes from Knossos and other sites. The tiered dresses of the dancing girls in Argos palace are PG-13 versions of the Snake Goddess figurines costumes from the same palace site. With Andromedas final costume, a nearly perfect replica of the Bee Pendant from Malia graces her neck; the only difference is that the movie version is constructed from silver rather than the original gold.
b.
Other considered titles for this film were "This Splendid Life", "Circles In The Sun", "The Surface Of Things", and "Fall From Splendor".
c.
Herbie Fayes final movie.
d.
Ladurée was chosen by
Sofia Coppola
to make all of the brightly colored pastries and cakes for the film.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
At the time of filming,
Pierce Brosnan
was not a golfer, and thus he had to take lessons for a couple weeks to make his scene hitting out of a sand trap look believable.
b.
Stephen King
was due to make a cameo appearance but was unavailable on the day it was to be shot, due to a scheduling conflict. A look-alike actor was found and appears in Kings place.
c.
The song "Shes Like The Wind" was co-written by
Patrick Swayze
with
Stacy Widelitz
and sung by
Patrick Swayze
.
d.
This film was influenced by the work of
Douglas Sirk
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
During the making of both this film and
The Love Flower
, filmed simultaneously in December 1919,
D.W. Griffith
and his cast and crew experienced rough seas while sailing on the yacht The Grey Duck from Miami to Nassau. Two persons were washed overboard and were rescued, but there was no food for three days.
b.
Julianne Moore
was pregnant during the filming of this movie.
c.
The total production time on the film was over four years. By the time the final shots were rendered, some of the earlier ones had to be redone because they didnt match anymore. Also, the software used to create them had become more advanced (and hence more detail was possible).
d.
Sam Watersons film debut.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
The end of the film has a fictional recreation of
Malcolm Campbell
s record-breaking 300 mph drive at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. However, his book,"My Thirty Years of Speed", published a year earlier, was not used as the basis of this movie.
b.
Cinematographer
Edward Lachman
created the 1950s "look" by using the same type of lighting equipment (incandescent), the same lighting techniques, and the same type of lens filters when shooting this film, as would have been used on a 1950s era melodrama.
c.
One of the death squad officers is named Red Astrachan - which is a popular variety of apple grown in central California.
d.
The car the college kids are driving is a 1933 Chevrolet Phaeton "Jalopy". Graffiti from back to front reads: "Exit Here" (arrow pointing to door handle), "Open Here", "Will Stop Quick if a Wheel Brakes", "For Sale", "Frankie & Johnnie", "But Good", "In Case of Fire Scream".
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
In the middle of shooting, the productions bond company took away the easy-pass cards used by the teamsters on the crew during their daily commute over the Jersey turnpike to locations. This ended up costing the production more, as the drivers still used the no-stop toll lanes at the turnpike and ended up incurring fines.
b.
This is the Spanish-language version of
Bachelor Mother
.
c.
Rob Cohen
: next to
Karen Allen
in a crowded lecture hall
d.
The nightclub featured in the film was loosely modeled on the famous Forbidden City, a popular San Francisco night spot from the late 1930s through the 1950s.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
In financial planning, "The Story of Ben and Arthur" is a scenario used to demonstrate the benefits of early investing to college students and recent high school graduates.
b.
The film was shot on the 20th Century-Fox back lot, which is now an upscale office complex known as Century City.
c.
This was the last feature film to have an original score by
Elmer Bernstein
.
d.
Columbia Pictures was the only major Hollywood studio interested in distributing this film, but eventually passed because it was in black-and-white at a time when movies had to compete with new color televisions. Ironically, Columbia did distribute the 1990 color remake. American International Pictures (AIP) considered releasing the film, but wanted
George A. Romero
to shoot an upbeat ending and add more of a love story subplot.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Far from Heaven (2002)?
a.
The headlines on Pas newspapers are: Man Bites Dog Then Bites Self French Girl Missing, Strange Circumstances. Two More Missing, Similar Circumstances.
b.
Laurence Olivier
accepted the part of George Hurstwood so he could be in Hollywood at the same time that his emotionally troubled wife
Vivien Leigh
was making
A Streetcar Named Desire
so that he could look after her.
c.
Jerry Goldsmith
was originally attached to score this film but unfortunately had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts. Goldsmith personally recommended
Bruce Broughton
to score the film and was hired by Producer
Andrew G. Vajna
and Director
George P. Cosmatos
, who were personal friends of Goldsmith.
d.
Second in the poll for FIPRESCI GRAND PRIX OF THE YEAR 2003.
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