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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : They Might Be Giants (1971) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : They Might Be Giants (1971) Quiz
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About the movie:
They Might be Giants chronicles the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in modern-day New York City...
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: They Might Be Giants (1971)?
a.
The title is derived from Miguel de Cervantes novel "Don Quixote." Quixote tilted at windmills because he was sure they were giants. In this movie, Justin states that Quixote was crazy to be convinced that windmills are giants. But to wonder if "they might be giants" - thats another matter.
b.
Average Shot Length = ~8.5 seconds. Median Shot Length = ~7.9 seconds.
c.
Sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Medgar Evers, Byron De La Beckwith died at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2001 in Jackson, Mississippi, having been transported there from Central Mississippi Correctional Center, aged 80. He had suffered from heart disease, high blood pressure and other ailments.
d.
Little Buck, a boy, was actually played by a baby girl (Robert Vincent ONeills first granddaughter,
Jessica ONeil
).
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: They Might Be Giants (1971)?
a.
The original stage version played Off-Broadway at the Jane Street Theatre for over two years.
b.
Martin Landau
was cast after
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
admired his performance in
North by Northwest
. Mankiewicz called up
Alfred Hitchcock
to ask him if he could act.
c.
This film was the inspiration for the naming of the alternative rock group "They Might Be Giants".
d.
The scene when Peter and Mary Jane talk outside at night was actually shot at 4 am. Due to this time of filming, it had to be shot quickly due to sunrise approaching.
Kirsten Dunst
also commented that it was a very cool morning weather-wise, and points out that her thermal underwear pants can be briefly seen peeking out above her pants line.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: They Might Be Giants (1971)?
a.
Jamie Foxx
recorded a song for the film, Quit Your Job. Although it features, it never made it onto the soundtrack album because of its profane lyrics.
b.
This movies opening prologue is a quote from
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
. It reads: "Today in the face of this newest and greatest challenge of them all, we of the United Nations have cleared our decks and taken our battle stations. It is the will of the people that America shall deliver the goods. It can never be doubted that the goods will be delivered by this nation, which believes in the tradition of DAMN THE TORPEDOES; FULL SPEED AHEAD" Franklin D. Roosevelt
c.
This film provided US Alternative rock outfit They Might be Giants with their name.
d.
Actor
James Byron Houser
shot his scenes on weekends because he had a paying job during the weekdays.
Robert W. Powell
similarly juggled a job and the shoot. His scenes were shot late in the afternoon when he got off from his job or on the weekends.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: They Might Be Giants (1971)?
a.
Re-released as a double feature with
American Graffiti
.
b.
When it was released on DVD in the United States, the studio accidentally released it in 1:78:1. The correct aspect ration is 2:35:1.
c.
F. Murray Abraham
s movie debut.
d.
The over birds-eye shot near the end of the film in which we see Spirit jump the gorge was originally designed to have a pair of imaginary wings appear across Spirit to give the greater illusion of him flying, but it was deemed unnecessary and left out of the final cut.
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