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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Insomniac (2009) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Insomniac (2009) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Insomniac (2009).
About the movie:
Insomniac is the story of a man who made one small error in judgment long ago that cost one man his career...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Insomniac (2009)?
a.
The only film in Oscar history that had three nominees for Best Actor:
Clark Gable
,
Charles Laughton
, and
Franchot Tone
. Because of this, the Academy introduced a Best Supporting Actor Oscar shortly afterward to ensure this situation would not be repeated. They all lost to
Victor McLaglen
for
The Informer
, the only nominee not in this film.
b.
Woody Allen
and
Sylvester Stallone
appeared in a film together 27 years earlier -
Bananas
.
c.
Insomniac was originally conceived in black and white and was to be shot on 16mm, but was instead shot in DV and in color. The lengthy duration of the production outlasted two cameras, and when color matching the three cameras did not work out, the movie was converted to black and white in post production.
d.
Producer
Jerome Courtland
believed that an Australian background would not effect this movies box-office potential in the USA and as such retained the source novels Australian characters and setting.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Insomniac (2009)?
a.
According to
Sam Raimi
in the book "The Evil Dead Companion" by Bill Warren,
Charles Napier
was to play Ashs boss in S-mart, but his role was totally cut. Likewise,
Bridget Fonda
was scheduled to have more screen time as Linda.
b.
The original Broadway production of "Hurlyburly" by
David Rabe
opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York on August 7, 1984, ran for 343 performances and was nominated for the 1985 Tony Award for the Best Play.
c.
All the actors performed their own stunts. The most intense of these was when Marc Bossley (the Detective) scaled a three-story section of the building clinging to a barely secured pipe that was a mere three inches in diameter.
d.
Shot on over 11 locations throughout the state of Arkansas, but the majority of principal photography took place in Little Rock and Hot Springs, AR.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Insomniac (2009)?
a.
The first draft was written in 1997 during the directors slow time as a hotel desk clerk. He wrote another screenplay prior to Insomniac that he liked better, and wrote Insomniac intending to shoot the movie for practice.
b.
Throughout the film, there is a very prominent ad that shows a womans white face, and underneath it are the words "Truth Is Beauty". The eyes of this woman belong to lead actress
Nikki Reed
. Throughout the movie, as Tracy falls deeper into trouble, the face becomes more distorted and dirty.
c.
This is Aaron Norris (
Chuck Norris
brother) last film as a stunt coordinator. He began his career as a director with his next film, his brothers
Braddock: Missing in Action III
.
d.
The survival of both the Twinkie and the cockroach perpetuates the urban myth that even should the world end, both will survive indefinitely.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Insomniac (2009)?
a.
The pickup line used by the donkey when the carriage is driving through Far Far Away - "Hey, good lookin. Well be back to pick you up later" - is taken from a 1970s commercial for Mr. Microphone, which turned any radio or stereo system with an FM tuner into a PA for a hand-held wireless microphone.
b.
The budget for the film was $750,000.
c.
The current version of Insomniac is a totally different story than the original draft. The short film screenplay was adapted into a feature, and about 80% of the script was shot before the decision was made to make several casting changes. The current script was written to create better parts for the cast members that survived the changes.
d.
William Steig
, writer of the original book, died during production. This film is dedicated to him.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Insomniac (2009)?
a.
Christopher Tribe
, who plays the role of Cody in the film, is also the singer for Little Rock based hard rock band WishTribe, whose music is featured throughout the soundtrack. Bandmate _Kelly Griffin (VI)_ plays the role of Frank in the movie, and also assisted with post production.
b.
Joan Crawford
was offered the lead role, but turned it down.
c.
The design of 3 and 4 is based on a pair of garden gloves - the thumb can be seen in the back, and the wrist is gathered at the top.
d.
The tattoos on the cast and crew are as follows: Cecil - Otto Preminger - left forearm Cherish - Andy Warhol - thigh Lyle - Hershell Gordon Lewis - left breast Pam - Sam Peckinpah - left arm Chardonnay - Spike Lee - stomach Lewis - David Lynch - knuckles Fidget - William Castle - chest Raven - Kenneth Anger - chest Rodney - Almodovar (presumably Pedro) - right arm Petie - Fassbinder - left forearm Dyna - Sam Fuller - right forearm
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