Retro Movie Test I

1. True or False? Insiang (1976 Filipino drama film directed by the late Lino Brocka adapted from the teleplay of the same name by Mario O'Hara) is the first Filipino film to enter the Cannes Film Festival.

True

False

Insiang was played by Hilda Koronel. together with the casts Mona Lisa, Ruel Vernal and Rez Cortez.

Explanation

Insiang was played by Hilda Koronel. together with the casts Mona Lisa, Ruel Vernal and Rez Cortez.

2. Under the role of Rupert Pupkin: One of Robert De Niro's more underrated major performances. Directed by Martin Scorcese in 1983

Once Upon a Time in America

The King of the Hill

The King of Comedy

Once Upon a Time in New York

In the given question, the correct answer is "The King of Comedy". This film features Robert De Niro in the role of Rupert Pupkin and is directed by Martin Scorcese. The answer is supported by the statement that it is one of De Niro's more underrated major performances. This suggests that the film is notable for De Niro's acting and is not as well-recognized as some of his other works.

Explanation

In the given question, the correct answer is "The King of Comedy". This film features Robert De Niro in the role of Rupert Pupkin and is directed by Martin Scorcese. The answer is supported by the statement that it is one of De Niro's more underrated major performances. This suggests that the film is notable for De Niro's acting and is not as well-recognized as some of his other works.

3. Who played the role Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 Oscar Winning Movie "Gandhi?"

Richard Attenborough

Ben Kingsley

Rohini Hattangadi

Martin Sheen

None of the above

Ben Kingsley played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 Oscar-winning movie "Gandhi."

Explanation

Ben Kingsley played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 Oscar-winning movie "Gandhi."

4. This movie took a lot of trouble to make, mostly due to Brando's turn as first-time director. Stanley Kubrick was originally set to direct but got in an argument with Brando over casting, and so Brando decided to step into the director's chair to make the movie he envisioned.

The Ugly American 1963

One-Eyed Jacks 1961

Bedtime Story 1964

None of the above

Brando's decision to step into the director's chair to make the movie he envisioned suggests that the correct answer is "One-Eyed Jacks 1961". This is because the explanation states that Brando took a lot of trouble to make the movie, mostly due to his turn as first-time director. It also mentions that Stanley Kubrick was originally set to direct but got into an argument with Brando over casting, further supporting the idea that Brando took over the directing duties for this particular film.

Explanation

Brando's decision to step into the director's chair to make the movie he envisioned suggests that the correct answer is "One-Eyed Jacks 1961". This is because the explanation states that Brando took a lot of trouble to make the movie, mostly due to his turn as first-time director. It also mentions that Stanley Kubrick was originally set to direct but got into an argument with Brando over casting, further supporting the idea that Brando took over the directing duties for this particular film.

5. True or False? The 1974's romantic musical film "Ganito kami noon, Paano kayo ngayon?" was directed by Eddie Romero.

True

False

The year was 1976.

Explanation

The year was 1976.

6. What was the name given to the robot who played the lead role in the movie "Short Circuit" in the 1980's?

Johnny 5

R2D2

Sputnik

Johnny 1

None of the above

Right now, Johnny 5 can be seen inside the facility of Nido Science Discovery Center in SM Mall of Asia, Philippines together with the robots Z3P0, R2D2, Terminator, etc.

Explanation

Right now, Johnny 5 can be seen inside the facility of Nido Science Discovery Center in SM Mall of Asia, Philippines together with the robots Z3P0, R2D2, Terminator, etc.

7. For what film did Michael Douglas won his Oscar's Best Actor award in 1987?

A Chorus Line

Fatal Attraction

Wall Street

The War of the Roses

It was announced on August 16, 2010, that Douglas was suffering from throat cancer and will undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment.[24] On August 31, 2010 Douglas appeared on Late Show with David Letterman [25] and confirmed that the cancer was at an advanced stage IV.[26] Douglas attributed the cancer to a combination of stress, his previous alcohol abuse, and years of heavy smoking.[27]

In November 2010, Douglas was put on a special weight gain diet by his doctors due to the excessive weight loss leaving him weak.[28] On January 11, 2011, he said in an interview that the tumor was gone. He admitted that the illness and aggressive treatment had caused him to lose 32 lbs in weight.[29] He will have to have monthly screenings because there is a very high chance that the cancer could return over the course of the next two to three years.[30] Although Douglas has described the cancer as throat cancer, many doctors believe he was actually diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer.[31][32]

Explanation

It was announced on August 16, 2010, that Douglas was suffering from throat cancer and will undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment.[24] On August 31, 2010 Douglas appeared on Late Show with David Letterman [25] and confirmed that the cancer was at an advanced stage IV.[26] Douglas attributed the cancer to a combination of stress, his previous alcohol abuse, and years of heavy smoking.[27]

In November 2010, Douglas was put on a special weight gain diet by his doctors due to the excessive weight loss leaving him weak.[28] On January 11, 2011, he said in an interview that the tumor was gone. He admitted that the illness and aggressive treatment had caused him to lose 32 lbs in weight.[29] He will have to have monthly screenings because there is a very high chance that the cancer could return over the course of the next two to three years.[30] Although Douglas has described the cancer as throat cancer, many doctors believe he was actually diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer.[31][32]

8. Sa Piling ng mga ______. 1978 film by Gil Portes.

Gil Portes recieved a master's degree in theater in Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.

Explanation

Gil Portes recieved a master's degree in theater in Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.

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9. Who won the Oscar's Best Actress award in 1981 for the film "On Golden Pond?"

Jane Fonda

Meryl Streep

Sissy Spacek

Katherine Hepburn

Graduated from Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1928, with a degree in history and philosophy.

Was named Best Classic Actress of the 20th Century in an Entertainment Weekly on-line poll, just barely (21.5% to 20.6%) beating out runner-up Audrey Hepburn. [September 1999]

She never watched Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) because it was Spencer Tracy's last film.

Ranked #1 woman in the AFI's "50 Greatest Movie Legends." [June 1999]

Explanation

Graduated from Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1928, with a degree in history and philosophy.

Was named Best Classic Actress of the 20th Century in an Entertainment Weekly on-line poll, just barely (21.5% to 20.6%) beating out runner-up Audrey Hepburn. [September 1999]

She never watched Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) because it was Spencer Tracy's last film.

Ranked #1 woman in the AFI's "50 Greatest Movie Legends." [June 1999]

10. Himala (a film by Ishmael Bernal and starred Nora Aunor) became the first and to date, the only Filipino film to be included in the "Competition Section" of the prestigious ________________________________________. Since then, Himala has been exhibited in a number of Film Festivals around the world.

On November 11, 2008, Himalâ won the Viewer's Choice Award for the Best Film of all Time from the Asia-Pacific Region in the 2008 CNN Asia Pacific Screen Awards beating out nine other outstanding movies.(voted by thousands of film fans around the world).[5][6] The ten finalists were chosen by critics, industry insiders and actors—including Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Explanation

On November 11, 2008, Himalâ won the Viewer's Choice Award for the Best Film of all Time from the Asia-Pacific Region in the 2008 CNN Asia Pacific Screen Awards beating out nine other outstanding movies.(voted by thousands of film fans around the world).[5][6] The ten finalists were chosen by critics, industry insiders and actors—including Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

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