[Answer] The film "Citizen Kane" was based on the life of which man?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The film "Citizen Kane" was based on the life of which man?"

...Citizen Kane, now revered as one of the greatest movies in history, was released on this day in 1941. The film examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by Orson Welles. The character is loosely based upon the life of newspaper publishing baron William Randolph Hearst. Hearst, enraged at the unflattering portrait of himself in the film, used his massive influence to attempt to prevent the film from being released. Welles and the studio resisted the pressure, but Hearst and his Hollywood friends ultimately succeeded in pressuring theater chains to limit showings of Citizen Kane.

[Ans] The film "Citizen Kane" was based on the life of which man?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The film "Citizen Kane" was based on the life of which man?"

Citizen Kane, now revered as one of the greatest movies in history, was released on this day in 1941. The film examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by Orson Welles. The character is loosely based upon the life of newspaper publishing baron William Randolph Hearst. Hearst, enraged at the unflattering portrait of himself in the film, used his massive influence to attempt to prevent the film from being released. Welles and the studio resisted the pressure, but Hearst and his Hollywood friends ultimately succeeded in pressuring theater chains to limit showings of Citizen Kane.

[Ans] In which film did Al Pacino repeatedly shout “Hoo ah!”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In which film did Al Pacino repeatedly shout “Hoo ah!”?"

Hoo-ah! That's the all-purpose exclamation and declaration of pride that started in the United States Army but later spread to the Air Force and Navy. In 1992, it became the famous catchphrase of retired Army Lt. Col. Frank Slade, the blind, alcoholic, officer portrayed by Al Pacino in "Scent of a Woman." Al Pacino says "Hoo-ah" or a variation of it exactly ten times throughout the movie. Pacino won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance and the film was nominated for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Hoo-ah!

[Answer] In which film did Al Pacino repeatedly shout “Hoo ah!”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In which film did Al Pacino repeatedly shout “Hoo ah!”?"

...Hoo-ah! That's the all-purpose exclamation and declaration of pride that started in the United States Army but later spread to the Air Force and Navy. In 1992, it became the famous catchphrase of retired Army Lt. Col. Frank Slade, the blind, alcoholic, officer portrayed by Al Pacino in "Scent of a Woman." Al Pacino says "Hoo-ah" or a variation of it exactly ten times throughout the movie. Pacino won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance and the film was nominated for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Hoo-ah!

[Answer] 9. Parker Posey and Whip Hubley were in this film about pointy-headed aliens.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. Parker Posey and Whip Hubley were in this film about pointy-headed aliens."

...1. Coneheads 2. Galaxy Quest 3. Aliens 4. Alien "Coneheads" was released in 1993, and also stars Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd. This movie is from a popular "Saturday Night Live" skit. It is about a family of aliens forced to live as Earth people. Parker Posey plays Stephanie. Whip Hubley plays an F-16 pilot. He also starred in "Executive Decision" and "Top Gun".

[Answer] 5. Movies - We've all heard of the 2010 film "The Black Swan," starring Natalie Portman, but what is the name of the ballet that is a major part of the plot?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. Movies - We've all heard of the 2010 film "The Black Swan," starring Natalie Portman, but what is the name of the ballet that is a major part of the plot? "

...1. The Ugly Duckling 2. Swan Lake 3. The Wild Swans 4. Swan Song "Swan Lake" was written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and first performed in 1877. The story comes from Russian folk tales and sees a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorceress.

[Ans] Which musical film has a song with the opening lyrics, "I got chills, they're multiplying"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which musical film has a song with the opening lyrics, "I got chills, they're multiplying"?"

“I got chills, they're multiplying” is the opening line of the song “You're the One That I Want", which was written for the 1978 film version of the musical Grease. The song was performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 15 million copies. "You're the One That I Want" was one of the two singles that John Farrar wrote specifically for Newton-John's appearance in the film that had not been in the original stage musical, the other being "Hopelessly Devoted to You."

[Answer] Which musical film has a song with the opening lyrics, "I got chills, they're multiplying"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which musical film has a song with the opening lyrics, "I got chills, they're multiplying"?"

...“I got chills, they're multiplying” is the opening line of the song “You're the One That I Want", which was written for the 1978 film version of the musical Grease. The song was performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 15 million copies. "You're the One That I Want" was one of the two singles that John Farrar wrote specifically for Newton-John's appearance in the film that had not been in the original stage musical, the other being "Hopelessly Devoted to You."

[Ans] Which film earned Cher her Academy Award for Best Actress?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which film earned Cher her Academy Award for Best Actress?"

On this day in 1988, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the actress and singer Cher won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Moonstruck. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film featured Cher as a widow who falls in love with her fiance’s brother (played by Nicolas Cage). Cher remains an icon of pop culture and is one of the best-selling music artists in history. She is also the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s.

[Answer] Which film earned Cher her Academy Award for Best Actress?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which film earned Cher her Academy Award for Best Actress?"

...On this day in 1988, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the actress and singer Cher won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Moonstruck. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film featured Cher as a widow who falls in love with her fiance’s brother (played by Nicolas Cage). Cher remains an icon of pop culture and is one of the best-selling music artists in history. She is also the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s.

[Answer] 9. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?"

...1. Princess of Mars 2. Martian Attack 3. Alien Invasion 4. The War of the Worlds Two-thirds of the films budget was spent on special effects - at that time a cinematic record.

[Answer] 4. In the Disney film version of 'Cinderella', what large fruit or vegetable did the Fairy Godmother bewitch to become Cinderella's coach so that she could go to the ball?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. In the Disney film version of 'Cinderella', what large fruit or vegetable did the Fairy Godmother bewitch to become Cinderella's coach so that she could go to the ball?"

...1. papaya 2. pumpkin 3. marrow 4. melon The version of the story of Cinderella collected by the Brothers Grimm featured the orphaned Cinderella wishing on a tree placed upon her dead mother's grave, instead of being helped by a Fairy Godmother. This story is called "Aschenputtel".

[Answer] 1. This film is a benchmark for all teenage angst films. The hero is a bad boy, with the sensitivity required to make us like him.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. This film is a benchmark for all teenage angst films. The hero is a bad boy, with the sensitivity required to make us like him."

...1. Rebel Without a Cause 2. Fast Times at Ridgemont High 3. To Sir with Love 4. Stand and Deliver James Dean (1931-1955) created a character of such depth, that the angry teenager became his most famous role in a brief but extraordinary career.

[Answer] 9. Which of the following is not a Disney animated film?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. Which of the following is not a Disney animated film?"

...1. Harunga! 2. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 3. The Lion King 4. Hercules

[Answer] 4. In this 2007 film, Remy dreams of being a great chef. However, when you are a rat, you are not wanted in the great kitchens of Paris. Remy must learn to follow his dreams, while being true to himself.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. In this 2007 film, Remy dreams of being a great chef. However, when you are a rat, you are not wanted in the great kitchens of Paris. Remy must learn to follow his dreams, while being true to himself."

...1. Finding Nemo 2. Ratatouille 3. The Incredibles 4. Cars "Ratatouille" is the eighth film to be developed under the Disney/Pixar film label.

[Answer] 6. "A Clockwork Orange" (1971) is a novel that became a controversial movie. Who was the director of this ground-breaking film?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. "A Clockwork Orange" (1971) is a novel that became a controversial movie. Who was the director of this ground-breaking film?"

...1. Anthony Burgess 2. Stanley Kubrick 3. Rene Descartes 4. Agatha Christie Burgess wrote the book but Kubrick had a hand in the screen play. "A Clockwork Orange" was a controversial movie when it was released, as it treated violence as prominent and amoral. Audiences were stunned by an early scene when a man is brutally beaten to the tune of "Singing In the Rain" (1929). The film also dealt with brain-washing and aversion therapy. Although the violence was probably less than the current crop of films, it was banned in many countries such as Ireland, South Africa, and Japan. Kubrick also directed "Dr. Strangelove" (1964), "The Shining"(1980), and "Full Metal Jacket" (1987) and those are only the tip of the iceberg as far as Kubrick's films.

[Answer] 7. In which Hitchcock film does Norman Bates run a motel that belonged to his mother?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. In which Hitchcock film does Norman Bates run a motel that belonged to his mother?"

...1. Rear Window 2. Vertigo 3. The Birds 4. Psycho This 1960 Hitchcock classic changed the way people went to movies. "Psycho" was the first film that people weren't allowed to go in the middle of a showing, so it wouldn't ruin the surprise ending. Norman Bates runs a motel owned by his mother. A woman who is on the run for stealing money, stops to stay at the motel and is brutally murdered. When her disappearance is investigated, more murders are committed.

[Answer] 8. Smashmouth included a cover of "I'm A Believer" on the soundtrack for the film Shrek. Which '60's pop band had the original hit?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Smashmouth included a cover of "I'm A Believer" on the soundtrack for the film Shrek. Which '60's pop band had the original hit?"

...1. The Monkees 2. The Cowsills 3. The Partridge Family 4. The Brady Bunch Kids Originally released in 1966 by the first band formed by a TV network.

[Answer] 10. George starred in a re-make of the Frank Sinatra film ____________ ?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. George starred in a re-make of the Frank Sinatra film ____________ ?"

...1. Godzilla 2. Ocean's Eleven 3. Gone with the Wind 4. A Midsummer Night's Dream

[Answer] Which film ranks as the highest-grossing animated film of all time?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which film ranks as the highest-grossing animated film of all time?"

...Disney has always garnered recognition for its animation magic. It proved to be the true king of animation when it gave the world "Frozen." The movie drew inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" fairy tale. Audiences around the globe sang the praises of the movie, belting out "Let It Go" for months after seeing the film. "Frozen" went on to gross almost $1.2 billion worldwide since its debut in 2013. This places it firmly atop the list of highest-grossing animated film of all time. Source: TheRichest.com