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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : I'm Still Here (2010) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : I'm Still Here (2010) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010).
About the movie:
Documenting Joaquin Phoenix's transition from the acting world to a career as an aspiring rapper.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010)?
a.
The majority of the score was created by Jay Wertzler in his dorm room just weeks before the premiere. The actual theme on the other hand was created during the early stages of writing.
b.
In September 2010 director
Casey Affleck
confirmed that this movie is not a real documentary, but fake. The public has been wondering ever since
Joaquin Phoenix
announced his retirement from acting in order to become a rapper in October 2008, whether it was all just an act or if it was for real.
c.
Almost 5000 actors had been considered for the part of Joe Bonaparte--among them a 17-year-old
Dale Robertson
--and more than 80 had been given screen tests. The odds of getting the highly desirable part were against the unknown
William Holden
, but
Barbara Stanwyck
and director
Rouben Mamoulian
lobbied on his behalf.
d.
Joseph Maher
s last film.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010)?
a.
In the scene where Anton is playing the piano and singing a song (the scene between calling the prostitutes and them actually coming), the shot in the film was actually the third take. Also, the song being sung was written by Antons brother, and he (Anton) is singing it in a different pitch in the film.
b.
Jerry Goldsmith
wrote the soundtrack for
Capricorn One
as well as
Star Trek: Insurrection
. If you listen to the Insurrection soundtrack at about 3:30-3:45 minutes, you will hear the distinct theme of Capricorn One.
c.
Special non-skid felt shoes were designed for
Leslie Howard
,
John Barrymore
and
Basil Rathbone
for their dueling scenes. Research at the time disclosed that felt soles were prepared with a resinous compound brought from Scythia. A similar compound was made up by a druggist and the soles were carefully treated for filming the scene on the flagstone of the public square set.
d.
Rene Russo
was originally cast to play Dr. Chase Meridian when
Michael Keaton
was still attached to the project as Batman. However, when Keaton dropped out of the project and was replaced by
Val Kilmer
, Russo was deemed too old to play his love interest and was replaced by
Nicole Kidman
.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010)?
a.
The final sequence in the film, where
Joaquin Phoenix
is trekking through the river, was actually longer in the original cut. It was almost another three minutes longer, but
Casey Affleck
thought that it was "beating a dead horse" at that point and decided to cut it shorter, and that is what we see in the final film.
b.
Most of the scenes with Batgirl, played by actress
Alicia Silverstone
, were cut out because Silverstone had gained a few pounds during production and the wardrobe team had to refit her costume. When the press discovered the news, they slammed Silverstones weight gain and mocked the actress for being "too fat" to fit into her costume. As a result, director
Joel Schumacher
publicly defended Silverstone during interviews and press meetings, joking "What is this girls big sin - that she ate some pizza?" When the press continued to taunt Silverstones weight gain, mostly from female journalists, Schumacher again intervened and lashed out at the reporters that taunted her. Schumacher went on record about the weight gain to one magazine by saying: ""It was horrible. I thought it was very cruel. She was a teenager who gained a few pounds -- like all of us do at certain times. I would confront female journalists and Id say, With so many young people suffering from anorexia and bulimia, why are you crucifying this girl?"
c.
For "Mant," the movie-within-the-movie,
Kevin McCarthy
plays a character named General Ankrum, a tribute to character actor
Morris Ankrum
, one of the most familiar faces in similar supporting roles in real science-fiction films of that era.
d.
The shot of the Ecto-1 on the verge of breaking down at the start of the film is fitting in that while filming the bridge scene thats seen in the montage, the car finally did break down.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010)?
a.
Jimmy Carr
worked two days.
b.
José Ferrer
,
Clifton Webb
and
Sydney Greenstreet
were all considered for the role ultimately played by
Luther Adler
.
c.
Kim Basinger
reportedly wanted the role of Irene, but director
John Huston
turned her down.
d.
Towards the end of the movie, there is a scene where
Joaquin Phoenix
is sitting with his father, at a table, drinking beers. In reality, this man isnot Joaquin Phoenixs father, but actually
Casey Affleck
and
Ben Affleck
s own real-life father.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010)?
a.
In the defecation scene, where
Joaquin Phoenix
gets pooped on in bed, the "feces" was actually a combination of humus and coffee grounds. The mixture was inserted into a tube that was taped onto Antony Langdons (Anton) back that went down to his butt.
b.
The only shot of Grosse Pointe is the aerial shot of the road next to the lake (Lakeshore Drive) with Grosse Pointe South High Schools bell tower visible in the background, the only actual shot of the school.
c.
When all the chaos has started, there is a scene of some people on a speedboat under the drawbridge as it is opening. These people are actually members of
AC/DC
.
d.
John Cusack
s kick boxing scenes in the ring, including the one where his nose is broken, are done with
Don The Dragon Wilson
who is a real-life kick boxing champion.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: I'm Still Here (2010)?
a.
The strange chessboard in the opening scene is the "Game of Ur," a game from ancient Mesopotamia. The game is still played in Iraq to this day.
b.
In September 2010, Casey Affleck (qv) was sued for sexual harassment by producer Amanda White (III) (qv) and cinematographer Magdalena Bonacorso (qv). The incidents supposedly occurred during their work together on this movie. The cases were settled.
c.
Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
was attached to the project in the early stages of its development.
d.
The original title of the script was "Born in the USA." Paul Schrader asked
Bruce Springsteen
to write a title song for the movie. After Springsteen wrote it, he liked the song so much, he used for his multi-platinum album of the same name instead. As a replacement, Springsteen later wrote the song "Light of Day". That is why Springsteen thanks Schrader in the liner notes of the album.
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