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Question 1

Schindler's List (1993)

Based on the novel “Schindler’s Ark” by Thomas Keneally published in 1982, “Schindler’s List” is a historical period film based in World War II. The plot is about a German businessman who joined the Nazi party after the start of the war. He employed Polish-Jewish refugees for his factory, which coincidentally saved them from the Holocaust. Steven Spielberg, who co-directed the film, became interested in the story after he was sent a review of the novel. “Schindler’s List” was filmed in Kraków, Poland.

Question 2

Gravity (2013)

Gravity, a 2013 film starting Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, is about American Astronauts who end up stranded in space after the destruction of their spaceship and death of the rest of the crew. George Clooney’s character sacrifices himself to save Sandra Bullock, and she is left alone to find a way to return to Earth. Gravity received critical acclaim for visual effects and use of 3D technology. The film had a budget of $100 million, and was mostly created with CGI.

Question 3

Toy Story (1995)

This 1995 Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures film was the first of its kind. Not only every child’s dream of their toys being brought to life, but in regards to how it was produced. Toy Story was the first feature length computer animated film, and the first feature length film by Pixar. The story is about two rival toys, fighting over the owner’s, Andy, affection, but having to work together to make sure neither toy loses the six-year-old during the family move.

Question 4

Psycho (1960)

Considered one of Albert Hitchcock’s best work, Psycho is a classic horror film that set the bar for future American slasher films. The film is famous for its iconic shower scene, where a woman is violently attacked with a knife in the shower. The scene consists of 70 camera angles, and the editing was inspired by Soviet montage filmmakers. Three sequels were produced as well as a remake in 1998, which is considered one of the worst remakes of a film of all time.

Question 5

Hot Fuzz (2007)

A British comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, two police officers investigate a series of deaths in a West County English village. The film was released in February of 2007 in the United Kingdom, and then two months later in the United States. The film is the second, and most successful film of The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy, which is a series of British comedy films. The other two films are "The World's End" and "Shaun of the Dead", and also star Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

Question 6

12 Years A Slave (2013)

This movie is an adaptation of the memoir "Twelve Years A Slave" by Solomon Northup written in 1853. Northup was born a free man in New York State before being kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. He worked on plantations for twelve years before being released. "Twelve Years a Slave" was critically acclaimed and was considered one of the best films of 2013. The film won best picture at the Academy Awards, which made Steve McQueen to be the first British black director to win.

Question 7

Inside Out (2015)

Inside Out is a film by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Director James Docter drew inspiration for the film from his daughter as she grew older. The producers consulted with psychologists to develop the story by relating emotions to interpersonal relationships. The film is 3D computer animated and follows the development of the emotions, Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger, of 11 year old Riley as she goes through major life changes. Riley’s emotions are voiced by: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, and Phyllis Smith.

Question 8

Jurassic Park (1993)

A billionaire creates an island of cloned dinosaurs, and the Jurassic Park franchise was born. On screen that is, the first film produced in 1993, was based on a science fiction novel by Michael Crichton. Although the film is called Jurassic Park, most of the dinosaurs depicted are from the Cretaceous period. This is referenced in the film. The dinosaurs on screen were a combination of life sized animatronics and never before seen computer graphic technology. As of 2018, there are still sequels being made.

Question 9

West Side Story (1961)

An adaptation of the Broadway musical produced in 1957, “West Side Story” is a romantic musical tragedy. The scene of the movie is the summer of 1957 in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Manhattan. Both the film and the movie are inspired by the Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. However, instead of the Capulet and Montague families, the opposing forces are the Sharks and the Jets. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, and won 10 of them, making it the highest grossing win for a musical.

Question 10

Forrest Gump (1994)

Famous for quotes such as, “run, Forrest, run” and “life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get”, Forrest Gump is a film that follows the adventure of a slow-witted man from Alabama. Despite being bullied for both physical and mental disabilities in school, Forrest Gump receives a football scholarship. After graduating College, he enlists in the army where he is discharged after an injury. In 1996, a chain restaurant inspired by the film, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, opened.

Question 11

The Godfather (1972)

The original mob movie, some consider this to be one of the best films of all time. This American Crime film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and is based off the novel by Mario Puzo, which was published in 1969. The Godfather follows protagonist, Michael Corleone and his transformation from family outsider to mafia boss. Al Pacino is famous for his role as Michael Corleone, and was nominated twice for Academy Awards. The Godfather was followed by two sequels, the second installment in 1972 and the third in 1990.

Question 12

Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)

The first in a series of two, "Kill Bill: Volume 1", is written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film was developed by himself and Uma Thurman during the production of Pulp Fiction. The film is about “The Bride”, whose real name isn’t revealed until Kill Bill: Volume 2, and her seeking revenge on a team of assassins and their leader, Bill. The assassin team attempted to murder Uma Thurman’s character and her unborn child. "Kill Bill: Volume 2" was released a year later in 2004.

Question 13

Logan (2018)

This last instalment of the Wolverine films by Marvel, is set in 2029 where Logan works as a limo driver and takes care of an ill Charles Xavier, or Doctor X. Mutants haven’t been born in 25 years, but Logan uncovers a generation of mutants that have been genetically engineered with DNA, including his. He takes on the responsibility of Laura, a young mutant girl with the same traits that made him Wolverine. The film takes inspiration from the comic, “Old Man Logan” by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven.

Question 14

Avatar (2009)

Avatar was the most talked about thing of 2009. The expensive to produce and highly grossing film, captivated audiences with stunning 3D effects. The story is set in the future, and humans colonize Pandora, a fictional habitable moon, to mine unobtanium. Director and writer, James Cameron wrote the idea for the film in 1994, and began producing the film for a 1999 release. However, the film technology available wasn’t up to par with his ideas, and waited until he could tell the visual story he wanted.

Question 15

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

Based on the bestselling 1967 novel by Ira Levin, "Rosemary’s Baby" is now considered a classic psychological horror film. A pregnant woman, played by Mia Farrow, suspects a cult wants to kidnap her unborn child for rituals. The film inspired later films about Satan and black magic including: The Brotherhood of Satan, Mark of the Devil, Black Noon, and The Blood on Satan's Claw. Roman Polanski directed and wrote the screenplay. He originally wanted his wife to play Rosemary.

Question 16

Inception (2010)

Inception is a 2010 science fiction film directed, produced, and written by Christopher Nolan who is most famous for The Dark Knight Trilogy about D.C. superhero, Batman. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays a professional thief who steals secrets inside people’s dreams. The film was originally written to be a horror film, but Nolan wanted to “raise the emotional stake” and worked on the script for another nine to ten years. South Park parodied the film in an episode called “Insheeption” during their fourteenth season.

Question 17

Django Unchained (2012)

This 2012 western film starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson, is written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie takes place two years before the American Civil War, and follows the life of Django, a slave. Although the film is critically acclaimed, it is considered controversial for the portrayal of African slaves. The film, and Tarantino, is also criticized for its violence, use of racist language, and historical inaccuracy. In 2014, D.C. Comics created an adaptation of the film.

Question 18

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

No need to call the X-Files, E.T. definitely makes us believe. This science fiction film, co produced by Steven Spielberg, was inspired by an imaginary friend he created after his parents divorce in 1960. A little over 20 years later, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial hit theaters. Like many other Spielberg creations, John Williams created the musical score. The film showcases a story of friendship and childhood wonder. E.T. was an animatronic puppet, and its hand movements were done by a mime for close up shots.

Question 19

The Graduate (1967)

Hello darkness my old friend. This romantic comedy released in 1967 tells the story of a recent college graduate and his descent into being a “real adult”. The protagonist is seduced by a “Mrs. Robinson”, whose name became a cultural term for women who are into younger men. The ending scene of The Graduate is highly parodied and has been done by big names like The Simpsons and Seinfeld. The Graduate and its famous use of “The Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel, boosted the folk-rock group.

Question 20

300 (2006)

Based on the 1998 comic series by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 is an epic war film, that is a fictional retelling of Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. The movie is about toe 300 Spartans King Leonidas leads against the Persians with an army of 300,000. Despite its success, the film is denounced by Iran for the depiction of Persians. Called "hurtful American propaganda", the film is banned in Iran. In 2014, a sequel to 300 was released.

Question 21

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Rumored to perfectly sync up to Pink Floyd’s album, “Dark Side of the Moon”, “The Wizard of Oz” is a musical film. Although there are many adaptations of the book, “ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, this version is the most widely known and successful. The film has won Academy Awards for best song and best score, but lost for best picture to “Gone with the Wind”. Despite being produced in 1939, The Wizard of Oz still comes up in contemporary culture.

Question 22

Silence of the Lambs (1991)

"Silence of the Lambs" is a American horror film involving fictional serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter. This is the second film in a series involving the cannibalistic physiologist. In the film a promising FBI trainee questions Dr. Lecter in order to unreal questions about a different serial killer. This new killer, only known as “Buffalo-Bill” murders women in order to wear their skins as a suit. Although Buffalo-Bill is fictional, there are a handful of serial killers that make up his persona.

Question 23

Selma (2014)

Selma is a historical drama film about the marches for equal voting in 1965 led by James Bevel, Hosea Williams, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis. British actor David Oyelowo played Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whom the film is focused on. The march from Selma to Montgomery quickly prompted President Johnson to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, became the first black female to be nominated for a Golden Globe and Academy Award in the director categories.

Question 24

Re-animator (1985)

This 1985 science fiction, horror comedy film was inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s Herbert West–Reanimator. Herbert West invents a solution to bring back the dead and begins practicing on human corpses. This idea by director Stuart Gordon started out as an on state production and eventually lead to a feature film with a $900,000 budget. Two sequels were released, however the original Re-Animator is considered a cult classic. The film was originally rated X for, but a theatrical cut was released that was rated R.

Question 25

Zootopia (2016)

Zootopia tells the story of a bunny by the name of Judy Hopps from the country with aspirations to become a police officer in the metropolis city of Zootopia. Despite discouragement from her peers, Judy becomes the first small mammal to graduate the police academy. She moves to Zootopia and is put on the force as a meter maid. Judy solves the disappearance of predator animals and government corruption with fox character, Nick Wilde. The movie has themes of breaking the glass ceiling and race relations.

Question 26

Titanic (1997)

Famous for the many notorious scenes between Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, “Titanic” is a fictional account of the sinking RMS Titanic. The story focuses on the short love story of a man and woman, fro opposite social classes, who meet on the ship. At the time, it was the most expensive film to make, and had a production budget of $200 million. All of that money certainly paid off, for it became the highest grossest film, with an initial gross of of over $1.84 billion.

Question 27

Men in Black (1997)

Loosely based on The Men in Black comic book series created by Lowell Cunningham and Sandy Carruthers, the movie tells the story of two agents in the secret and fictional organization, Men in Black. These agents regulate extraterrestrial lifeforms and their interactions on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith create a witty dynamic as they save the world from enemy aliens. From the original film, came two sequels, as well as an animated series. Sunglasses worn by the Men in Black are Predator 2 from Ray Ban.

Question 28

Spotlight (2015)

At the Boston Globe, the “Spotlight” team is the oldest investigative journalism team operating out of a newspaper. The film follows the investigation into systematic child sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. The movie is based off real stories written by the Spotlight team, that earned them the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2003. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Billy Crudup. Although the Catholic Church disagrees with some of the portrayals, it’s overall seen as as accurate account of the events.

Question 29

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

"A Nightmare on Elm Street" is about a group of teenagers that are terrorized by dream-demon Freddy Krueger. Krueger is serial killer with the face of a burn victim, and wears gloves with razors on the end to murder his victims. This killer is famous for his signature striped sweater and fedora. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" inspired many sequels and even a crossover with other classic cult horror film, Friday the 13th, called "Freddy vs. Jason", in 2003.

Question 30

Get Out (2017)

Written and directed by Jordan Peele, Get Out is an American horror film where a black man discovers a secret about the family of the white girl he is dating. The film is widely praised for its screenplay and direction by Peele, as well as the subject matter. Jordan Peele is famous for his comedy show “Key and Peele” with Keegan-Michael Key. Get Out is Peele’s directorial debut. Peele told the Los Angeles Times that he was nervous about the film’s success due to the racial themes.

Question 31

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

"Saving Private Ryan" is your quintessential film about war. The movie is set in World War II, during the Invasion of Normandy. It’s famous for its realistic betrayal of war, particularly during the first intense 27 minutes. The scene of the Omaha Beach Landings is considered one of the best scenes of all time. Director, Steven Spielberg chose not to storyboard this scene for the most realistic results from the actors. The film won many awards during the 71st Academy Awards including, but not limited to, best director, best cinematographer, and best film editing.

Question 32

The Big Sick (2017)

"The Big Sick" is a romantic comedy, written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, that loosely based on their struggles as an interracial couple. Gordon and Nanjiani have been married since 2007. After Gordon’s character becomes ill, the couple deals with big cultural differences. The film made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017, and even with bids from Sony Pictures and Fox Searchlight Pictures, Amazon Studios bought distribution rights for the film. It’s one of the highest grossing independent films of 2017.

Question 33

Frozen (2013)

The cold doesn’t bother me anyways; this coveted Disney princess film warmed the hearts of adults and children alike in 2013. The film was inspired by the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Snow Queen”. Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel voice the two sisters. The animation style is similar to that of "Tangled", which was released three years earlier in 2010. "Frozen" is famous for its catchy soundtrack and lovable characters. A sequel is in the works and is set to be released late 2019.

Question 34

The Dark Knight (2008)

The second installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman series, "The Dark Knight" is inspired by The Joker’s debut in the D.C. universe. "The Dark Knight’s" Joker, Heath Ledger passed away of an overdose during editing of the film, six months before the release. Warner Brothers, changed the marketing campaign to focus on the Joker. Christopher Nolan dedicated the film to Ledger’s passing, and his death highly publicized the film. Like the first Batman installment by Nolan, "The Dark Knight" was greatly filmed in Chicago, Illinois.

Question 35

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Based on the novel Q&A by Indian author, Vikas Swarup, "Slumdog Millionaire" tells the story of 18 year old Jamal Malik. He is a contestant on TV Show, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire", and is accused of cheating for making it through the questions. The movie is an account of how Malik knew the answers to the questions at hand. The film is widely acclaimed, and won nine out of ten Academy Awards it was nominated for. Despite its success, "Slumdog Millionaire" is criticized for the portrayal of India’s impoverished people.

Question 36

Jaws (1975)

It was this film that jump started the fear of sharks. This thriller film, released in 1975, is the story of a man-eating great white shark that terrorizes a fictional New England town. The soundtrack became a unanimous sign of impending doom. Lowered beach attendance was attributed to Jaws release, and the film created a large misconception about sharks. Author of the original novel, Peter Benchley, regrets how his book that inspired the blockbuster influenced unnecessary fear. He now works towards ocean conservation.

Question 37

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

A film by Wes Anderson, who is famous for his visuals and narratives, "Moonrise Kingdom" tells the story of young unacquainted love. Sam and Suzy meet church production of Noye's Fludde, and start writing letters to each other after. They plan an escape from their otherwise pleasant lives to venture out on their own. The movie was filmed on super 16mm film on various parts of Rhode Island. The quirky film was first shown at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 38

Evil Dead (1981)

This film was the first movie in the infamous "Evil Dead" franchise. A group of college students staying in a cabin in the woods listen to an audiotape that releases a collection on demons and spirits. The young adults get possessed and become increasingly violent. Ash Williams, cultural icon in the horror community, played by Bruce Campbell is the last to die as he tries to escape. The last scene is his scream before a cut to the credits. This first and low budget film in 1981 went to inspire two sequels: "Evil Dead II" and "Army of Darkness".

Question 39

Wonder Woman (2017)

This 2017 extension of the D.C. universe, is an American superhero film, and is the origin story of how Wonder Woman, or Princess Diana of the Amazons, came to be. The film was directed by Patty Jenkins, and this was her second major motion picture. Wonder Woman became the largest open for any female director, surpassing Fifty Shades of Gray directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Jenkins is also the first female director behind a major American superhero franchise film.

Question 40

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

This 2006 adaptation of the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger, tells the story of a recent college graduate and, aspiring journalist, that thinks being a personal assistant for Miranda Priestly, famous magazine editor, will get her foot in the door at any publication. It’s thought that U.S. Vouge editor Anna Wintour inspired the Miranda Priestly character played by Meryl Streep. This is one of the most expensively costumed films in history, utilizing $12,000 handbags and $40,000 coats, reports the New York Post.

Question 41

Lady Bird (2017)

A 2017 coming of age film starring Saoirse Ronan, "Lady Bird" is the story of a high school senior of and her troubled relationship with her mother. Lady Bird is called the best films of 2017 by National Board of Review, the American Film Institute, and Time. Greta Gerwig wrote and directed the film, and is loosely autobiographical even though "nothing in the movie literally happened in my life, but it has a core of truth that resonates with what I know".

Question 42

The Babadook (2014)

After Netflix mistakenly tagged the film in the LGBTQ category on their famous streaming site, The Babadook became an internet phenomenon in the LGBTQ community. This Austrian psychological horror film didn’t do too well during its 2014 release, but gained popularity in the United States and Europe after being screened at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The Babadook monster terrorizes a widowed mother and her son after the death of her husband in a car accident. The Babadook has been criticized as the physical manifestation of grief.

Question 43

Argo (2012)

Adapted from “Master of Disguise”, the book by Central Intelligence Agency operator Tony Mendez in which he managed the Canadian Caper, a military operation disguised as a production of a science fiction film during the Iran Hostage Crisis. Argo is the name of the fictional production that would be comparable to a Star Wars film. Ben Affleck co-directed, produced, and starred in the film as Tony Mendez. Despite its success, the film is famously criticized for its historical inaccuracies. Especially with minimizing the role of the Canadian Embassy and exaggerating the danger the group met.

Question 44

500 Days of Summer (2009)

An independent film, later picked up by Fox Searchlight Pictures, "(500) Days of Summer" tells the story of a relationship from the point of view from the male protagonist Tom, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the form of non-linear memories. Tom over glorifies the relationship, and focuses 500 days of his life around his dream girl, Summer. Summer dumps him and eventually gets engaged to someone else, and on a park bench tells Tom she got married because she felt what she never felt with him.

Question 45

Pulp Fiction (1994)

"Pulp Fiction" is commonly viewed as Quentin Tarantino’s most successful film. Tarantino, who wrote and directed the film, created a cult classic. The title comes from a genre of crime novels that were particularly violent and witty. The cast includes big stars such as John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Bruce Willis. Uma Thurman worked with Tarantino in later works such as Kill Bill, and she is cited to be his “muse”. The film has an Academy Award for best original screenplay.