Movie Trivia ? [Archive] - FRED Entertainment

Jack_Sparrow

10-14-2003, 03:06 PM

Anybody got any intersting Movie related Trivia ? For example:

The only tie for best actor at the Academy Awards was?
Wallace Beery (The Champ) and Frederic March ( Dr.Jekyll
and Mr.Hyde ) 1931 *

or

Brit actor Ben Kingsley's real name is actually Krishna Bhanji *

Just wondered if anyone else had any weird or wonderful little facts about the wonderful movie business?

note: (*) according to the empire movie almanac.

psychofiend

10-14-2003, 05:15 PM

Johnny Depp actually followed Hunter S. Thompson and copied almost all of his manuerisms for the movie FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS.

Another one: I am of the opinion that Johnny Depp was a good actor all along, but Pirates is skyrocketing him over what all Depp fans will agree wasn't his best work.

Jack_Sparrow

10-14-2003, 05:27 PM

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Another one: I am of the opinion that Johnny Depp was a good actor all along, but Pirates is skyrocketing him over what all Depp fans will agree wasn't his best work.

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Agreed !!

I remember JD in Platoon and Nightmare on Elm Street. But i think my fave Johnny Depp role was in Donnie Brasco, I am not a gangster movie fan but i loved JD in that flick.

Pirates is just a bigger canvas to paint his wonderful work, i thought he dominated the Once upon a time in Mexico movie!

The Greatest number of retakes without dialogue:
342 shot by Charlie Chaplin for City Lights!! *

note(*) as per Empire Movie Almanac

Zens_7s

10-14-2003, 05:34 PM

I am even a fan of The Ninth Gate with Johnny in it. Cool flick.

Threadkiller

10-14-2003, 05:52 PM

Few people have the ability to shake the stigma of having been the 'pretty face' on a show like 21 Jump Street. In fact, if he wasn't quite so good looking he probably would have received a lot more respect as an actor than he has.

Jack_Sparrow

10-14-2003, 06:04 PM

I liked that movie too very underatted !!

The greatest number of retakes for a dialogue scene:

127 shot by Stanley Kubrick for The Shining (1980) *

* according to empire

FanGirl

10-14-2003, 09:54 PM

The last shot of the day on a movie set is called the martini shot.

Matt1

10-14-2003, 11:18 PM

Steven Spielberg has 15 bodies buried in his cellar.

ratm1966

10-14-2003, 11:28 PM

In Pulp Fiction, when Butch is going back to get his watch he walks by a car with an open window, you can hear a story on the radio about a trophy being stolen Jack Rabbit Slim's. I guess Mia and Vincent Vega didn't really win it afterall, they stole it.

I can't be 100% sure this is true, but will check it out.

code6enterprises

10-14-2003, 11:30 PM

In Star Wars: A New Hope, a stormtrooper hits his head on the top of the door when walking through a doorway.

DangerSeeker

10-15-2003, 03:14 AM

Ninth Gate is one of the few Polanski movies I could get through. Not saying they're bad. Just not my cuppa.

Martin Sheen's hotel breakdown in Apocalypse now was legit.

Bob on Twin Peaks was cast after a techie was accidentally caught in a mirror in one shot, and Lynch thought it looked perfect and creepy.

Jack_Sparrow

10-15-2003, 05:57 PM

Dirk Bogarde's real name was? Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde - true*

also

The largest number of fatalities on a film set?

40 yes 40 on The Sword of Tip Sultan *

* according to empire

Antonio_Bay

11-12-2006, 01:53 PM

marksiwel

11-12-2006, 09:47 PM

I am even a fan of The Ninth Gate with Johnny in it. Cool flick.
oh come on! he fucked the devil!
Also you cant carry old books around in your backpack like that.
Otherwise very nice.

Mark Fact: I dont like Depp that much. Its a mark movie fact

Threadkiller

11-30-2006, 12:04 PM

How much information can Johnny Mnemonic store in his head? And no cheating you cheaterous cheatertarians. :)

lenoreote

11-30-2006, 01:25 PM

Longest ever gap between a movie and its sequel; 46 years (the Wizard of Oz and the Return to Oz)

United Artists was co-founded by Charlie Chaplin.

The phrase 'see you next Wednesday' is heard, or seen in 11 John Landis movies.

The original working title for the first Star Wars draft was The Adventures of Luke Starkiller (Maybe RB can confirm, or correct if this is wrong)Thats pretty interesting, but did you know with the remastering on Wizard Of Oz, they took out the hanging munchkin...which I found out WAS NOT A PROP.The dwarf who hung himself was supposed to be the Mayor of Munchkinland...and got cut at the last minute, but by the time they found the footage...it was already produced and sold, and the remake of that scene....is cut out. Guess they didn't want to freak out the next generation.:o

11-30-2006, 03:23 PM

Ninjadog666

11-30-2006, 06:31 PM

Oh c'mon. Everyone knows that's bullshit.
Yup Yup.. Maybe she's dillusional...

marksiwel

11-30-2006, 06:43 PM

How much information can Johnny Mnemonic store in his head? And no cheating you cheaterous cheatertarians. :)
A talking dolphin.

*cheats*
80GB

Antonio_Bay

11-30-2006, 06:55 PM

Thats pretty interesting, but did you know with the remastering on Wizard Of Oz, they took out the hanging munchkin...which I found out WAS NOT A PROP.The dwarf who hung himself was supposed to be the Mayor of Munchkinland...and got cut at the last minute, but by the time they found the footage...it was already produced and sold, and the remake of that scene....is cut out. Guess they didn't want to freak out the next generation.:o

I like movie myths like this and had actually never heard of this one before. Just seen the scene in question and it’s a bird flapping its wings in the background. Interesting though.

I like the whole Ghost Boy image in 3 Men and a Baby. That’s definitely not a cardboard cut-out of Ted Danson!

phit_demon

12-01-2006, 03:53 AM

I like the whole Ghost Boy image in 3 Men and a Baby. That’s definitely not a cardboard cut-out of Ted Danson!
I hate to burst the ol' bubble, but it definitely is. It's a publicity standee for a movie his character (he plays an actor after all) is in.

Antonio_Bay

12-01-2006, 08:17 AM

I hate to burst the ol' bubble, but it definitely is. It's a publicity standee for a movie his character (he plays an actor after all) is in.

Dude, I don’t know. I know people say it’s a cut-out, but check the comparing pics in this link.

http://www.jonhs.com/movietrivia/triv-t.htm#ThreeMenandaBaby

There’s clearly no hat on the first pic, nor are his arms spread wide like in the close up. Plus the shirt is tucked in in the first pic, but not the second. Perhaps the myth of a ghost is going over the top, but they are definitely not the same figures.

phit_demon

12-02-2006, 10:52 AM

nor are his arms spread wide like in the close up.
How can you tell?! The curtain is covering the part that could show whether his arm is out or not
Perhaps the myth of a ghost is going over the top
Ye think?

Ninjadog666

12-02-2006, 03:54 PM

How can you tell?! The curtain is covering the part that could show whether his arm is out or not

Ye think?as and old saying goes..."people fear what they DON'T UNDERSTAND...and OBVIOUSLY...you don't. And if you HAVE to be so technical, clearly...if you look at both pics, the curtains aren't as opaque as you think they are slightly trasparent and the "person in question," does NOT even look like the cut-out on the right...EVEN A MORON COULD SEE THAT...*wait*...oh nevermind.:) As for those who don't FEAR...I believe there are things in this world that CAN'T BE EXPLAINED by science, religion, or technology. Your RIGHT RB...it was his best for the year.:D

BTW his hands are on his sides. just thought you might wanna know so your not a COMPLETE MORON.

By-tor

12-02-2006, 04:07 PM

I believe there are things in this world that CAN'T BE EXPLAINED by science, religion, or technology. Like your retardness?

airionnablue

12-02-2006, 04:14 PM

Like your retardness?
no.. Like what a filthy mind you have. ;)

Ninjadog666

12-02-2006, 04:22 PM

Like your retardness?sure...my retardness and your yuppiness;)..and retardness isn't a grammatical word either...and you calling ME retarded.:-D

By-tor

12-02-2006, 04:24 PM

Nah...like your yuppiness;)If you only knew, noob. :rolleyes:

By-tor

12-02-2006, 04:24 PM

no.. Like what a filthy mind you have. ;)Why, thank you, sugar. :cool:

airionnablue

12-02-2006, 06:00 PM

Why, thank you, sugar. :cool:
You're quite welcome good, sir. I have learned this already.. You=dirty..

phit_demon

12-02-2006, 09:27 PM

as and old saying goes..."people fear what they DON'T UNDERSTAND...and OBVIOUSLY...you don't. And if you HAVE to be so technical, clearly...if you look at both pics, the curtains aren't as opaque as you think they are slightly trasparent and the "person in question," does NOT even look like the cut-out on the right...EVEN A MORON COULD SEE THAT...*wait*...oh nevermind.:) As for those who don't FEAR...I believe there are things in this world that CAN'T BE EXPLAINED by science, religion, or technology. Your RIGHT RB...it was his best for the year.:D

BTW his hands are on his sides. just thought you might wanna know so your not a COMPLETE MORON.
I remember you, you responded to your own thread earlier.
I have a mental image of you now:

http://www.dizzybint.com/80sMemories/Movies/goonies3.gif

ratm1966

12-03-2006, 03:35 PM

I remember you, you responded to your own thread earlier.
I have a mental image of you now:

http://www.dizzybint.com/80sMemories/Movies/goonies3.gif
I can't believe you would insult "Sloth" like that.

airionnablue

12-04-2006, 05:53 AM

I can't believe you would insult "Sloth" like that.
mm.. makes me think of Tiny... I miss Tiny...

(Anyone? Anyone?)

phit_demon

12-04-2006, 09:00 AM

I can't believe you would insult "Sloth" like that.
It's ok, I smoothed things over with him and gave him a Baby Ruth.

ratm1966

12-05-2006, 11:39 PM

Ruth? Rrruuuth?

phit_demon

12-06-2006, 02:26 AM

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/Supersloth.jpg

Sheriff

12-06-2006, 01:23 PM

mm.. makes me think of Tiny... I miss Tiny...

(Anyone? Anyone?)

Tiny Tim?

http://www.webpan.com/thelaughin/images/show/tiny_tom/tiny_tim_laugh-in.jpg

Tongue

12-18-2006, 03:54 AM

In Star Wars: A New Hope, a stormtrooper hits his head on the top of the door when walking through a doorway.

In a nod to this accident Lucas included a scene in SW2 of Jango Fett hitting his head on the doorway of his ship.

Tongue

12-18-2006, 04:19 AM

1: rejected names for Snow White's seven dwarves include Awful, Biggy, Blabby, Dirty, Gabby, Gaspy, Gloomy, Hoppy, Hotsy, Jaunty, Jumpy, Nifty, Shifty and Razorback. ( last one unconfirmed)

2: The Marx brother that never appeared in any of their films was Gummo.

3: Pixar films unofficial mascot is Cheers star John Ratzenberger who has appeared in all their films.

4: In the original film Assault on Precinct 13, the actual precinct assaulted is Precinct 9

Antonio_Bay

12-22-2006, 09:48 AM

For the Star Wars fans;

This may be old news to some of the more knowledgable fans, but I had no idea, and after watching it, I thought it was a nice little move by Lucas:

From Wikipedia: 'When Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Palpatine arrive via shuttle to the Senate docks after crash landing on Coruscant, the Millennium Falcon can be seen landing on one of the lower platforms as the shuttle approaches.'

I had to zoom x1 to get a good look (probably because I need glasses) but it's there!

Captain Spaulding

12-22-2006, 10:38 AM

sure...my retardness and your yuppiness;)...

Dude, I've only been here in these forums for 2 weeks, and I can say by far, B-Tor is the last person on this board I would ever even slightly refer to as a "yuppie".

I have learned this already.. You=dirty..

That on the other hand.....is quite true:D