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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Tadpole (2002) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Tadpole (2002) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002).
About the movie:
Coming-of-age story about a 15-year-old boy, Oscar, who falls in love with his stepmother, Eve.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002)?
a.
Being a huge fan of the old Universal monster movies, director
Sean Cain
made references to those old films with the characters of Frank and Sarah Talbot, played by
Jack Forcinito
and
Nadine Stenovitch
. Talbot, of course, is the family name first used in
The Wolf Man
by
Lon Chaney Jr.
and
Claude Rains
which reoccurred in subsequent sequels featuring Chaney. Elsa Lansing, played by
Felissa Rose
is based on real life actress
Elsa Lanchester
who was the bride in
Bride of Frankenstein
and last, but not least
Jimmy Williams
as Henry Glendon is another werewolf reference only this time its a combination of actor
Henry Hull
and his
Werewolf of London
character Dr. Glendon.
b.
It was director
Hal Kanter
s idea to use
Elvis Presley
s parents as extras.
c.
German Import DVD has Super-8mm version (English Audio), as a special feature.
d.
Filmed in 2000.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002)?
a.
A line of dialogue was cut for time purposes which hinted that the story took place several years after 2022 which was also going to be the last year it ever snowed due to the global warming. This joke was meant to help explain why there was no snow present despite the fact that the first act of the film takes place during the winter.
b.
The word "fuck" is used 77 times in this movie.
c.
Though this movie was filmed in Almeria, Spain, it is not actually a spaghetti western. Only a parts of this movie were influenced by that western sub-genre such as the opening titles.
Burt Reynolds
previous movie
Navajo Joe
was a spaghetti western, the only one he did.
d.
The café where the three ladies meet and Diane introduces Oscar to her friends was also the location where director
Gary Winick
arranged a meeting with
Sigourney Weaver
before production, to play the part of Eve. After Weaver spoke to the restaurant owner, they agreed to let them use it in the film.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002)?
a.
Five songs were dropped from the release print: "Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer" (music by
Jimmy McHugh
, lyrics by
Harold Adamson
), sung with a bit of comedy by
Martha Raye
; the slightly risqué "SNAFU" (music by McHugh, lyrics by Adamson), sung and danced by
Martha Raye
,
Carole Landis
and
Mitzi Mayfair
; "Its the Old Army Game" (music by McHugh, lyrics by Adamson), performed by
Kay Francis
(reciting rather than singing while supposedly playing the piano), plus Raye, Landis and Mayfair; "Silent Night" (music by
Franz Gruber
, lyrics by Josef Mohr); sung by
Martha Raye
; and "Mamae Yo Quero" (music by
Vicente Paiva
, Portuguese lyrics by
Jararaca
), sung and danced by
Carmen Miranda
. All five songs as filmed still exist.
b.
The character mannerisms and wardrobe for Elliot Goulds newspaper editor character are based on Tim Fitzpatrick, a deputy editor at The Salt Lake Tribune. Fitzpatricks father is a former publisher of the newspaper. When the crew arrived to film scenes in the Tribune newsroom, they loved Fitzpatricks look so much they copied it down to the last detail.
c.
Dianes apartment is actually
Gary Winick
s mothers apartment.
d.
Part of the movie was shot at the legendary
The Shaw Brothers Creative Group
studio in Hong Kong.
Quentin Tarantino
has seen so many movies made at the studio that he felt it was important for him to work there.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002)?
a.
Fay Bainter was nominated for a best actress "Oscar" for this film. The same year she was nominated for best supporting actress for "Jezebel" - the first time an actress had been nominated in both categories. She won for "Jezebel".
b.
During various unused takes, local residents
Jerry Seinfeld
,
Joel Coen
, and
Frances McDormand
happened to wander through the frame.
c.
Melissa Leos character Ray Eddys name is spoken one time throughout the film.
d.
The cloak Jigsaw wears in the film is actually turned inside out.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002)?
a.
The distinctive ring Kate Libby wears is the "Original Armour Ring" by jewelry designer Marche Noir.
b.
Shot in six days.
c.
The film was criticized at the Sundance Festival for its poor technical quality. It was shot on video and suffered from blown out backgrounds, inconsistent color, poor night shots, etc.
d.
Cullen MacKay and Jack Bennett agreed after filming that MacKay had been miscast as Joe, leading directly to his role as Curtis Grieves in
Buried
.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Tadpole (2002)?
a.
Roy McAvoys final overall score in the U.S. Open was a 1-under-par 287. His four-round scores were 83-62-64-78.
b.
The name "Tadpole" came from the game Pictionary. The whole film was shot in about two weeks.
Sigourney Weaver
worked for 10 of those days.
c.
Filmed in two weeks.
d.
The full text of the Zero Gravity Toilet Instructions: ZERO GRAVITY TOILET PASSENGERS ARE ADVISED TO READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE - 1. The toilet is of the standard zero-gravity type. Depending on requirements, System A and/or System B can be used, details of which are clearly marked in the toilet compartment. When operating System A, depress lever and a plastic dalkron eliminator will be dispensed through the slot immediately underneath. When you have fastened the adhesive lip, attach connection marked by the large "X" outlet hose. Twist the silver coloured ring one inch below the connection point until you feel it lock. - 2. The toilet is now ready for use. The Sonovac cleanser is activated by the small switch on the lip. When securing, twist the ring back to its initial-condition, so that the two orange lines meet. Disconnect. Place the dalkron eliminator in the vacuum receptacle to the rear. Activate by pressing the blue button. - 3. The controls for System B are located on the opposite wall. The red release switch places the uroliminator into position; it can be adjusted manually up or down by pressing the blue manual release button. The opening is self adjusting. To secure after use, press the green button which simultaneously activates the evaporator and returns the uroliminator to its storage position. - 4. You may leave the lavatory if the green exit light is on over the door. If the red light is illuminated, one of the lavatory facilities is not properly secured. Press the "Stewardess" call button on the right of the door. She will secure all facilities from her control panel outside. When green exit light goes on you may open the door and leave. Please close the door behind you. - 5. To use the Sonoshower, first undress and place all your clothes in the clothes rack. Put on the velcro slippers located in the cabinet immediately below. Enter the shower. On the control panel to your upper right upon entering you will see a "Shower seal" button. Press to activate. A green light will then be illuminated immediately below. On the intensity knob select the desired setting. Now depress the Sonovac activation lever. Bathe normally. - 6. The Sonovac will automatically go off after three minutes unless you activate the "Manual off" over-ride switch by flipping it up. When you are ready to leave, press the blue "Shower seal" release button. The door will open and you may leave. Please remove the velcro slippers and place them in their container. - 7. If the red light above this panel is on, the toilet is in use. When the green light is illuminated you may enter. However, you must carefully follow all instructions when using the facilities during coasting (Zero G) flight. Inside there are three facilities: (1) the Sonowasher, (2) the Sonoshower, (3) the toilet. All three are designed to be used under weightless conditions. Please observe the sequence of operations for each individual facility. - 8. Two modes for Sonowashing your face and hands are available, the "moist-towel" mode and the "Sonovac" ultrasonic cleaner mode. You may select either mode by moving the appropriate lever to the "Activate" position. If you choose the "moist-towel" mode, depress the indicated yellow button and withdraw item. When you have finished, discard the towel in the vacuum dispenser, holding the indicated lever in the "active" position until the green light goes on... showing that the rollers have passed the towel completely into the dispenser. If you desire an additional towel, press the yellow button and repeat the cycle. - 9. If you prefer the "Sonovac" ultrasonic cleaning mode, press the indicated blue button. When the twin panels open, pull forward by rings A & B. For cleaning the hands, use in this position. Set the timer to positions 10, 20, 30 or 40... indicative of the number of seconds required. The knob to the left, just below the blue light, has three settings, low, medium or high. For normal use, the medium setting is suggested. - 10. After these settings have been made, you can activate the device by switching to the "ON" position the clearly marked red switch. If during the washing operation, you wish to change the settings, place the "manual off" over-ride switch in the "OFF" position. you may now make the change and repeat the cycle.
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