Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Grindhouse (2007) Quiz

Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Grindhouse (2007) Quiz

This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007).

About the movie: Two full length feature horror movies written by Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez put together as a two film feature. Including fake movie trailers in between both movies.

1.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		Pay attention to the background when Arnie first brings Christine to Darnells Garage. As hes walking back to Denniss car to ask him to honk his horn, you can see the bulldozer in the background that will be used to destroy Christine.
b.		Mickey Rourke, Sylvester Stallone and Ving Rhames were other actors said to be considered for the part of "Stuntman Mike" before Kurt Russell stepped into the role.
c.		Within the film industry, no one understood the vision of the film at first since the director wanted the waves to be the only "bad guy". Then the tsunami hit on 26 December 2004, and every company came knocking.
d.		Kevin Smith has said on speaking tours that the reason he cast himself in the movie was that if the movie failed and he was in near-permanent debt for the rest of his life, he could at least point at his face in the movie as proof he did it.

2.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		This was, perhaps, the only box office disaster in the history of Hollywood to have received so many Oscar nominations (10), to have won as many Oscars as it did (5), and to have received so much critical acclaim.
b.		Vitaphone production reels #4131-4137.
c.		Richard Donner: [Political Statements] The buses all have anti NRA signs on them; Electra is spraying a coat made out of fur with red paint; a big sign on the front door of the pet shop writes "We wont sell pets - Please adopt one"; a female customer in the café is wearing a Pro-choice T-shirt.
d.		Michael Parks, playing Dept. Edgar McGraw in both Planet Terror and Death Proof, has also played the exact same character in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and From Dusk Till Dawn.

3.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		The Dinobots, a faction of Autobots who took the forms of dinosaurs, received strong support from fans to appear in the film. Alex Kurtzman dismissed them as an unlikely concept for an alien robot film, but decided to reserve them for a sequel because of their popularity among fans. Michael Bay however, claimed that he disliked them and that they would not make an appearance in the films.
b.		The buttons that Dave Bowman presses to arm the depressurization sequence of the pod are the valves of the seat portion of a Martin-Baker aircraft ejection seats personal equipment connector (PEC). The valves sealed the pilots air services such as oxygen, pressure jerkin, anti-g suit and air ventilation (depending on the specific aircraft requirements) when the seat was not in use. Below the valves can be seen the brass intercom connections. The component seen could possibly have been salvaged from a series 4 seat fitted to an English Electric Lightning.
c.		During location shooting in New Mexico the crew was confronted with the heaviest rainfalls in that region in 50 years. It washed away the tents as well as the set and props.
d.		The character played by Michael Parks refers to his son as "Son number 1" just like in Kill Bill: Vol. 1.

4.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		June Carter Cash and Johnny Cashs only son John Carter Cash plays an uncredited character in the film.
b.		When the car crashes through the sign for a theater, the movies playing are Scary Movie 4 and Wolf Creek.
c.		In Greek mythology Hades was also the god of wealth and actually the most giving and neutral of all the gods.
d.		Crew members were sent death threats because local gangs werent cast. Thousands of dollars worth of equipment were damaged when one gang tore through the set during a lunch break.

5.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		Iggy Pop: the guy eating at the party.
b.		Zack Snyders first film that is not based on another work. Dawn of the Dead was a remake of a 1978 film by George A. Romero. Both 300 and Watchmen were based on graphic novels. And Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of GaHoole is based on a childrens fantasy book. However, the film does heavily feature motifs from various action films and computer games: Lewis Carrolls book Alice in Wonderland - the movies logline while being pitched to studios was even "Alice in Wonderland with machine guns." The first battle scene features monsters that look exactly like the monsters from The prince of persia action game. When the monsters are killed their bodies are made of light, exactly like in the game. The second battle scene contains soldiers from Half-Life 2 and action shots from the Call of Duty Riddick action game series. The third battle scene contains orcs from "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, as well as Mordor castles and Mount Doom architecture. The train bomb scene contains drones and other elements from the Star Wars movies and action games.
c.		The complete list of songs contained in the jukebox is as follows: 1. Isaac Hayes - Theme from Shaft / Ellies Love Theme (From Shaft) 2. Barry White - Youre the First, the Last, My Everything / Cant Get Enough 3. Bob Dylan - George Jackson (Acoustic) / George Jackson (Big Band) 4. Stevie Wonder - Lately / If Its Magic 5. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her / Oh Girl 6. The THP Orchestra - Theme from S.W.A.T., Pt. 1 / Oh Girl 7. Stevie Wonder - I Aint Gonna Stand for It / Knocks Me off My Feet 8. Bloodstone - Natural High / This Thing is Heavy ("Natural High" is heard in Jackie Brown) 9. Don McLean - American Pie, Pt. 1 / American Pie, Pt. 2 10. The Sweet - Little Willy / Man from Mecca 11. The Isley Brothers - Take Me to the Next Phase, Pt. 1 / Take Me to the Next Phase, Pt. 2 12. The Miracles - Love Machine, Pt. 1 / Love Machine, Pt. 2 13. Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues / She Belongs to Me 14. Honey Cone - Stick Up / V.I.P. 15. Earth, Wind and Fire - Shining Star / Yearning, Learning 16. Amii Stewart - Knock on Wood / When You Are Beautiful 17. Honey Cone - Want Ads / We Belong Together 18. Kool & the Gang - Hollywood Swinging / Jungle Boogie ("Jungle Boogie" is heard in Pulp Fiction) 19. Bob Dylan - Band of the Hand / Theme from Joes Death (From Band of the Hand) 20. The Sweet - Wig-Wam-Bam / New York Connection 21. The Friends of Distinction - Grazing in the Grass / I Really Hope You Do 22. Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man / Dont Mess With Mr. T (From Trouble Man) 23. Bob Dylan - Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again / Rita May 24. Pacific Gas & Electric - Are You Ready? / Staggolee ("Staggolee" is heard in Death Proof) 25. Donna Summer - Love to Love you Baby / Need-A-Man Blues 26. Michael Zager Band - Lets All Chant / Love Express 27. Santa Esmeralda - Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood / Youre My Everything ("Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood" is heard in Kill Bill: Vol. 1) 28. Jigsaw - Sky High / Brand New Love Affair 29. George Baker Selection - Little Green Bag / Pretty Little Dreamer ("Little Green Bag" is heard in Reservoir Dogs) 30. The Sweet - Blockbuster / Need a Lot of Lovin 31. Eddie Floyd - Good Love, Bad Love / Things Get Better ("Good Love, Bad Love" is heard in Death Proof) 32. Joe Tex - The Love You Save / If Sugar Was as Sweet as You ("The Love You Save" is heard in Death Proof) 33. Bob Dylan - Gotta Serve Somebody (Long Version) / Gotta Serve Somebody (Short Version) 34. Dick Dale - Misirlou / Eight Till Midnight ("Miserlou" is heard in Pulp Fiction) 35. Lee Williams - They Told a Lie / Im Tore Up 36. William Bell - Formula of Love / You Dont Miss Your Water 37. Dinah Washington - Mad About the Boy / Stormy Weather 38. The Box Tops - Cry Like a Baby / The Door You Closed to Me 39. The Checkmates, Ltd. - Black Pearl / Lazy Susan 40. The Sweet - Fox on the Run / Miss Demeanor 41. The Delfonics - Didnt I (Blow Your Mind This Time) / La-La Means I Love You ("Didnt I" is heard in Jackie Brown) 42. Brothers Johnson - Get the Funk Outta Ma Face / Tomorrow 43. Bob Dylan - Hurricane, Pt. 1 / Hurricane, Pt. 2 44. ABBA - Waterloo / Watch Out 45. T. Rex - Jeepster / Lifes a Gas ("Jeepster" is heard in Death Proof) 46. Melanie - What Have They Done to My Song Ma? / Ruby Tuesday 47. Commander Cody - Hot Rod Lincoln / Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar 48. Dean Martin - Rio Bravo / My Rifle My Pony and Me (From Rio Bravo) 49. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Hold Tight! / You Know What I Want
d.		American International Pictures released this film on a double feature with Voodoo Woman.

6.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		The final score in the prolific 40-year career of a Hollywood pioneer, Alfred Newmans music for this movie garnered posthumous Oscar and Golden Globe nominations - plus a Grammy nomination for the soundtrack release on Decca Records.
b.		David Alan Grier, who plays Cpl. Cobb in the film, replaced Larry Riley in the role of C.J. Memphis in the original production of "A Soldiers Play."
c.		The jukebox featured in "Death Proof" (named AMi, pronounced "Amy"), is Quentin Tarantinos own. It was trucked to Austin to be used in the film in its very own rig. The list of songs on it was also hand-written by Tarantino.
d.		Many of the props, sets, and costumes for the huge production number that goes wrong in rehearsal in Boston are from Lovely to Look at, Ziegfeld Follies and An American in Paris.

7.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		The musical number Kate rehearses for the amateur show ("Any Way The Wind Blows," music by Marilyn Hooven and Joseph Hooven, lyrics by By Dunham) had been written for the previous years Doris Day movie, Pillow Talk. The song title was, for a while, even the working title of that film.
b.		In the uncut European Version of Death Proof, Abernathys cell phone ring is Bernard Hermans Twisted Nerve, which is also reference to Kill Bill: Vol. 1. The scene also has Abernathy buying the Allure Magazine with Lee in it which will later be used in the scene where they convince Jasper to let them test drive the Challenger.
c.		The story originally took place in Louisville, Kentucky.
d.		Brigitte Nielsen was briefly considered for the role of Gayle

8.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		The steamboat used in this movie was originally built and used as the Cotton Blossom, in MGMs Show Boat. It was also used in Raintree County. In the 1970s, it was one of the props auctioned off by the studio.
b.		In the Death Proof segment, a conversation takes place between Abby, Zoe, Kim and Lee in which it is revealed that Abbys last boyfriend, a film director, cheated with on her with a stunt double for Daryl Hannah. Monica Staggs, who plays Lanna Frank in the first half of Death Proof, was the stunt double for Daryl Hannah in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2.
c.		nm0341518 was seriously favored for the part played by nm0000277 but the production team did not hire him because of his drink problem.
d.		In a 2004 interview, Carré Otis denied the rumors that suggested the infamous last sex scene was real.

9.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		During the scene where Corky (Christopher Guest) is teaching the cast some dance moves, Eugene Levy can be seen in the back behind everyone, almost hidden from view. This is because whenever Guest would show off his moves, Levy would laugh so hard that they would have to cut and wait for him to stop laughing before doing another take. They figured itd be best if Levy was in the back, where he would not be able to see Guest during this scene.
b.		The movie was split up for some theaters overseas, because most non-English speaking countries might not understand the tradition behind the "grindhouse" double-feature and the underlying concept might be lost. The two movies were called: "Grindhouse: Planet Terror" and "Grindhouse: Death Proof".
c.		Seth Green and Chi Muoi Lo are the only actors to appear in both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Green was cut from the feature film but still appeared on the videotape box.
d.		One of the Reliants crew, Commander Kyle, played by John Winston, was a recurring member of the Enterprise crew in the original TV series.

10.	Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Grindhouse (2007)?
a.		The decision to film in Cinemascope was made when the film was already in production, so many background paintings had to be extended to fit the new format. Overlays were often added to cover up the seams of the extensions.
b.		On its theatrical release, this was part of a double bill with The Green Slime.
c.		Zoe Bell, who plays the character Zoe in the segment "Death Proof", does all her own stunts (she was the stunt double for Uma Thurman in the Kill Bill series).
d.		The scene of a city made of sugarcubes was shot on the eve of September 11, 2001. The Dark Bob song "War of 99" had been omitted from his CD because the composer felt it was "too dark."

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