Movie Lovers, Put Your Knowledge to the Test
Who directed the 1982 blockbuster 'E.T. the Extraterrestrial'?
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Correct! Steven Spielberg directed the massive 1982 hit 'E.T. the Extraterrestrial.' The film is a beloved cult classic and even drew on Spielberg’s childhood experiences.
What record-setting fee was Peter Jackson allegedly paid to direct 2005's 'King Kong'?
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You’ve got it! Peter Jackson was paid a handsome, record-breaking amount of $20 million to direct 'King Kong.' He was fresh off of the success of 'Lord of The Rings.'
Whose career was commercially rejuvenated when he starred in 'Iron Man,' the 2008 summer blockbuster?
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Nicely done! Before landing the role of Tony Stark, Downey Jr. starred in 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' which technically re-launched his career on a smaller level. However, it was Iron Man that skyrocketed him to international fame and success.
Which movie is the quote “She doesn’t even go here!” from?
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You rock! This iconic line said by Damien in the 2004 comedy 'Mean Girls' has become one of the most significant quotes in pop culture.
Which 2005 movie is this about a high school of kids with superpowers?
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Super! An entertaining, fluffy, and funny coming-of-age flick from Disney, this film is endearing and definitely made us wish we had actual powers.
How many official movies are in the entire 'Star Wars' franchise?
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A+! This number doesn’t include animated movies or television series and spinoffs. Going by how many films are in the entire franchise, there is 12 total.
Which movie features a t-shirt that says “Vote for Pedro”?
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Gosh! You’re good at this. In this cult classic movie, the awkward Napoleon helps his friend, Pedro, try and win against the popular girl, Summer, for high school president. “Vote for Pedro” has become a cultural phenomenon since the movie came out in 2004.
In what blockbuster franchise does Johnny Depp star as Captain Jack Sparrow?
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Savvy? You bet! Playing the drunken and raunchy pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise catapulted Johnny Depp to extreme fame and notoriety. He’s the pirate everybody loves to hate.
Who wrote director James Cameron’s smash hit 'Titanic'?
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You’re a natural! James Cameron not only directed, produced, and co-edited 'Titanic,' but he also was the screenwriter. The epic film grossed over $2.2 billion dollars worldwide and has remained highly esteemed.
In which movie is the basketball team known as the “Wildcats”?
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Score! You must really know your stuff. Starring Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, 'High School Musical' is the Disney film in which the school’s basketball team is called the “Wildcats.”
The movies 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse' are parts of what vampire franchise?
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Excellent! There are five films in the 'Twilight' franchise. 'New Moon' is the second one and 'Eclipse' is the third. Collectively, the franchise has grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide.
Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney, Bale, and, now, Pattinson, have all starred as what movie superhero?
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Awesome! Good job. The first live action movie version of Bruce Wayne/Batman to appear was played by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s 1989 film 'Batman.' Val Kilmer played the masked vigilante in 1995’s 'Batman & Robin,' followed by George Clooney in 1997, and Bale in 2005. Robert Pattinson is the newest person to tackle the role with 2022’s 'The Batman.'
Who played Peter Parker’s love interest, Mary Jane Watson, in all three 'Spider-Man' movies?
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Well done! Actress Kirsten Dunst made her way into our hearts by playing Mary Jane, the girl next door and crush of Peter Parker. She was only in the first three films of that installment. Zendaya plays Mary Jane in the newest installment of the 'Spider-Man' franchise, opposite Tom Holland.
Pandora is the location where which blockbuster film takes place?
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Perfect! The mystical land and alien planet of Pandora is the location of James Cameron’s 2009 and 2022 films 'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water.'
Who played the role of Captain Steven Hiller in the 1996 film 'Independence Day'?
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Nailed it! Will Smith plays Captain Steven Hiller, one of the main protagonists in the sci-fi action movie 'Independence Day.' He provides comic relief and is truly its heart and soul.
