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  1. 1. Who directed 'Inception' and 'The Dark Knight'?

  2. 2. 'May the Force be with you' is a famous line from which franchise?

  3. 3. Who plays Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

  4. 4. Which animated film features a snowman named Olaf?

  5. 5. In 'The Matrix', which pill does Neo take?

  6. 6. In which year was 'Titanic' released?

  7. 7. Who directed 'Pulp Fiction'?

  8. 8. Which film won Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards?

  9. 9. Which singer is nicknamed 'Queen B'?

  10. 10. Who is the CEO associated with both Tesla and SpaceX?

  11. 11. Who sings the hit song 'Shape of You'?

  12. 12. Which actor is nicknamed 'The Rock'?

  13. 13. What is Oprah's surname?

  14. 14. Taylor Swift's re-recorded albums are subtitled with which phrase?

  15. 15. Which footballer married Spice Girl Victoria?

  16. 16. The Kardashian family rose to fame through which reality show?

  17. 17. Who directed the 1975 thriller 'Jaws'?

  18. 18. Who played Forrest Gump in the 1994 film?

  19. 19. Which actress played Hermione Granger in the 'Harry Potter' films?

  20. 20. Who played the title role in the 1990 film 'Edward Scissorhands'?

  21. 21. Who directed the 'Jurassic Park' film released in 1993?

  22. 22. What dance is associated with the song 'Y.M.C.A.' by the Village People?

  23. 23. Who painted himself blue as William Wallace in 'Braveheart'?

  24. 24. Which rock band recorded the album 'The Dark Side of the Moon'?

  25. 25. Who is the green logic-driven first officer in 'Star Trek'?

  26. 26. Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture for the year 1972?

  27. 27. Who directed 'Pulp Fiction' (1994)?

  28. 28. Which actress played Clarice Starling in 'The Silence of the Lambs'?

  29. 29. In which film does the line 'Here's looking at you, kid' appear?

  30. 30. Which Pixar film features a rat who wants to be a chef?

  31. 31. Who composed the iconic two-note theme for 'Jaws'?

  32. 32. Which film features the character Hannibal Lecter as a cannibal psychiatrist?

  33. 33. Which band released the album 'Abbey Road'?

  34. 34. Who played the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' (2008)?

  35. 35. Which 1939 epic film is set during the American Civil War?

  36. 36. Who voiced the Genie in Disney's 1992 'Aladdin'?

  37. 37. Which film coined the phrase 'You can't handle the truth!'?

  38. 38. Which director is known for 'Vertigo', 'Psycho', and 'Rear Window'?

  39. 39. Who sang the James Bond theme 'Goldfinger'?

  40. 40. In 'The Godfather', what animal's head is left in a producer's bed?

  41. 41. Which actress starred as Sarah Connor in 'The Terminator' films?

  42. 42. Which animated film features the song 'Hakuna Matata'?

  43. 43. Who directed 'Schindler's List' (1993)?

  44. 44. Which band's frontman was Freddie Mercury?

  45. 45. Which film features a character named Maximus, a Roman general turned gladiator?

  46. 46. Who played Neo in 'The Matrix'?

  47. 47. Which singer-songwriter recorded 'Like a Rolling Stone' and won a Nobel Prize in Literature?

  48. 48. Which 1977 film launched the 'Star Wars' saga?

  49. 49. Who directed the 1994 crime drama 'The Shawshank Redemption'?

  50. 50. In which film does Tom Hanks say 'Life is like a box of chocolates'?

  51. 51. Which actress voiced Princess Fiona in 'Shrek'?

  52. 52. Which Hitchcock film features the famous shower scene?

  53. 53. Which film won Best Picture for the year 1994?

  54. 54. Who is the legendary guitarist behind 'Purple Haze'?

  55. 55. Which Marvel film is the first in the Cinematic Universe (2008)?

  56. 56. Which actor played Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather'?

  57. 57. Which TV show features the fictional Walter White cooking methamphetamine?

  58. 58. Who directed 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982)?

  59. 59. Which 1980s film features the DeLorean time machine?

  60. 60. Which Beatles member was known as 'the quiet Beatle'?

  61. 61. Which film features the quote 'They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom'?

  62. 62. Who voiced Buzz Lightyear in the original 'Toy Story' films?

  63. 63. Which director made '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'A Clockwork Orange'?

  64. 64. Which artist released the album 'Purple Rain'?

  65. 65. In 'Jurassic Park', what type of dinosaur is the apex predator featured most prominently?

  66. 66. Which actor played Andy Dufresne in 'The Shawshank Redemption'?

  67. 67. Which film was the first to win all five major Academy Awards (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay)?

  68. 68. Who directed the 1948 film 'Bicycle Thieves', a landmark of Italian neorealism?

  69. 69. Which Japanese director made 'Seven Samurai' (1954)?

  70. 70. What was the name of the sled in 'Citizen Kane', famously the film's final mystery word?

  71. 71. Who composed the score for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'?

  72. 72. Which 1927 film is widely regarded as the first feature-length 'talkie'?

  73. 73. Which actress won her first Best Actress Oscar for 'Sophie's Choice' (1982)?

  74. 74. Who directed the surreal 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey' based on an Arthur C. Clarke story?

  75. 75. Which band released the concept album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in 1967?

  76. 76. Which film was the first animated feature to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

  77. 77. Who played the title role in Fellini's autobiographical film '8½'?

  78. 78. Which director helmed the original 'Alien' (1979)?

  79. 79. Which musician was a founding member of The Velvet Underground and recorded 'Walk on the Wild Side'?

  80. 80. Which film won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture (for 1927-28)?

  81. 81. Who directed 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962)?

  82. 82. Which actor delivered the line 'I coulda been a contender' in 'On the Waterfront'?

  83. 83. Which Swedish director made 'The Seventh Seal' (1957), featuring a knight playing chess with Death?

  84. 84. Which jazz trumpeter recorded the influential album 'Kind of Blue' in 1959?

  85. 85. Which film features the replicant Roy Batty and the 'tears in rain' monologue?

  86. 86. Who directed the French New Wave film 'Breathless' (1960)?

  87. 87. Which composer wrote the scores for 'Star Wars', 'Indiana Jones', and 'Jurassic Park'?

  88. 88. Who played the title character in the 'John Wick' film series?

  89. 89. In the sitcom 'Friends', what is the name of the coffeehouse where the characters often gather?

  90. 90. Which Studio Ghibli film features a young witch named Kiki who starts a delivery service?

  91. 91. In 'The Lord of the Rings', who played the wizard Gandalf?

  92. 92. Who was the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor?

  93. 93. Which actress played Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' film series?

  94. 94. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what dance does Vincent Vega perform with Mia Wallace at Jack Rabbit Slim's?

  95. 95. Which director is known for the 'Dollars Trilogy' of Spaghetti Westerns?

  96. 96. What was the first feature-length animated film ever released by Walt Disney Studios?

  97. 97. Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for Best Actor after appearing on screen for only 16 minutes in which film?

  98. 98. Which film features the quote 'I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse'?

  99. 99. Akira Kurosawa's 'Rashomon' is set primarily at which location in feudal Japan?

  100. 100. In 'Sunset Boulevard,' what occupation did William Holden's character Joe Gillis have?

  101. 101. Which film earned Jodie Foster her first Academy Award for Best Actress?

  102. 102. In 'Apocalypse Now,' which novel was the film loosely adapted from?

  103. 103. In Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what is the name of the mission the astronauts are on?

  104. 104. Which actress played Evelyn Mulwray in Roman Polanski's 1974 neo-noir 'Chinatown'?

  105. 105. Who directed the 1990 mob epic 'Goodfellas'?

  106. 106. Which actor played Tyler Durden in the 1999 film 'Fight Club'?

  107. 107. Which 1985 John Hughes film traps five teenagers in Saturday detention?

  108. 108. Who composed the soaring theme music for the 1985 film 'Back to the Future'?

  109. 109. In the sitcom 'Seinfeld', what is the profession of the title character Jerry?

  110. 110. Which artist's 1982 album 'Thriller' is the best-selling album of all time?

  111. 111. Who voiced Woody, the cowboy doll, in the 'Toy Story' films?

  112. 112. Which film features the quote 'Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn'?

  113. 113. Which director made 'Reservoir Dogs', 'Kill Bill', and 'Django Unchained'?

  114. 114. Which actor played the title role in 1976's 'Rocky', which he also wrote?

  115. 115. In 'The Wizard of Oz', what does the Scarecrow want from the Wizard?

  116. 116. Which band recorded the 1976 album 'Hotel California'?

  117. 117. Who directed the 1997 film 'Titanic'?

  118. 118. Which actress played Vivian in the 1990 romantic comedy 'Pretty Woman'?

  119. 119. Which animated Disney film is set in the fictional African Pride Lands?

  120. 120. Who directed the 1994 crime film 'Natural Born Killers'?

  121. 121. Which singer is known as the 'Queen of Soul'?

  122. 122. In 'The Sixth Sense', what is the famous line spoken by the young boy?

  123. 123. Which actor won back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for 'Philadelphia' and 'Forrest Gump'?

  124. 124. Who directed the 1958 noir 'Touch of Evil', opening with a famous long tracking shot?

  125. 125. Which composer wrote the music for 'Psycho', including its shrieking string cues?

  126. 126. Which 1939 film features the line 'Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore'?

  127. 127. Who was the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director?

  128. 128. Which Italian composer wrote the score for the 1988 film 'Cinema Paradiso'?

  129. 129. In 'Dr. Strangelove', how many distinct roles did Peter Sellers play?

  130. 130. Which director made both 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull', starring Robert De Niro?

  131. 131. Who composed 'Ride of the Valkyries', famously used in 'Apocalypse Now'?

  132. 132. Which actress won Best Actress for 'Roman Holiday' (1953), her first major film role?

  133. 133. In which film does Robert De Niro's character ask 'You talkin' to me?'

  134. 134. In which film does Bette Davis warn 'Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night'?

  135. 135. Which director's first feature film was 'Duel' (1971), made originally for TV before theatrical release?

  136. 136. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Hannibal Lecter claims he ate a census taker's liver with what two accompaniments?

  137. 137. Which film holds the record for most Academy Award nominations without winning a single Oscar?

  138. 138. In 'Psycho' (1960), what is the name of the fictional town that Marion Crane steals $40,000 from?

  139. 139. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' is based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke — which one?

  140. 140. In which Pixar film does a character discover his entire life is being observed through a snow globe on a shelf?

  141. 141. Marlon Brando won the 1973 Best Actor Oscar for The Godfather but famously refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  142. 142. Which actress played the same character in both 'Alien' (1979) and 'Ghostbusters' (1984)?

  143. 143. Federico Fellini's '8½' gets its unusual title from what?

  144. 144. In 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950), what is the profession of narrator Joe Gillis at the story's opening?

  145. 145. The shower scene in 'Psycho' uses no actual nudity. What surprising ingredient was used on screen as a stand-in for blood?

  146. 146. Which actor played both a U.S. president and a boxer in separate major Hollywood films?

  147. 147. Which director's first feature film was 'Duel' (1971), originally made for television?

  148. 148. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fictional movie producer who wakes up with a horse's head in his bed?

  149. 149. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for playing Katharine Hepburn in which film?

  150. 150. Which animated Disney film features a villain named Ratigan who considers himself 'the world's greatest criminal mind'?

  151. 151. The line 'You can't handle the truth!' in 'A Few Good Men' is spoken during a courtroom scene. Who is being cross-examined at that moment?

  152. 152. Which film marked Joaquin Phoenix's first Oscar win, and for what role?

  153. 153. Stanley Kubrick adapted '2001: A Space Odyssey' from a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What was that story's title?

  154. 154. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the burger that Vincent Vega and Jules debate before killing Brett?

  155. 155. Which actress played the same character in both 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990) and 'Big Eyes' (2014), both directed by Tim Burton?

  156. 156. What is the name of the fictitious nation ruled by Sacha Baron Cohen's character in the 2012 film 'The Dictator'?

  157. 157. Marlon Brando famously improvised the gesture of stroking a cat in 'The Godfather.' Where did the cat come from?

  158. 158. In the Coen Brothers' 'No Country for Old Men,' what year does the story take place, as established in the film?

  159. 159. Which director shot the Omaha Beach sequence in 'Saving Private Ryan' without a traditional storyboard to preserve chaos?

  160. 160. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Hannibal Lecter claims he ate a census taker's liver with fava beans and what drink?

  161. 161. Which actress played the same role in both a 1994 film and its 2021 sequel, separated by 27 years?

  162. 162. What Pixar film was the first ever animated movie nominated for the Best Picture Oscar (not just Best Animated Feature)?

  163. 163. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was released the same year as which other landmark science-fiction film?

  164. 164. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the $5 milkshake diner where Vincent and Mia have their date?

  165. 165. Which composer wrote the distinctive score for 'Psycho,' famously performed by strings only with no other instruments?

  166. 166. Marlon Brando won an Oscar for 'The Godfather' but famously sent someone else to refuse the award. Who appeared in his place?

  167. 167. In 'Inception,' each dream level has a different 'architect.' Who designs the first dream level—the rainy city?

  168. 168. Federico Fellini's '8½' is named for a curious reason—how many films had Fellini directed at that point in his career?

  169. 169. Which actor played the Joker before Heath Ledger in a film that was part of the same DC franchise continuity?

  170. 170. In the first Avengers film (2012), which Infinity Stone powers the scepter wielded by Loki?

  171. 171. In Captain America: The First Avenger, what is the name of Steve Rogers' best friend who falls from a train?

  172. 172. Which actor portrays Doctor Stephen Strange in the MCU?

  173. 173. In Avengers: Endgame, which Avenger sacrifices themselves on Vormir to obtain the Soul Stone?

  174. 174. In Black Panther (2018), what is the name of the rare metal that gives Wakanda its advanced technology?

  175. 175. Who directed the first two Avengers films, Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron?

  176. 176. In Thor: Ragnarok, who is revealed to be Thor and Loki's older sibling and the Goddess of Death?

  177. 177. In Iron Man (2008), what does Tony Stark build in a cave to escape his captors?

  178. 178. In Captain America: Civil War, what international accord seeks to place the Avengers under government oversight?

  179. 179. In the original 1977 film, what is the name of the Imperial battle station capable of destroying an entire planet?

  180. 180. Which actor portrayed Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy?

  181. 181. On which icy planet do the Rebels establish their base at the start of 'The Empire Strikes Back'?

  182. 182. What is the home planet of Padmé Amidala in the prequel trilogy?

  183. 183. Which Jedi Master trained Obi-Wan Kenobi and was killed by Darth Maul in 'The Phantom Menace'?

  184. 184. Who delivers the line 'No, I am your father' to Luke Skywalker?

  185. 185. What kind of creature is Jabba the Hutt's pet that he keeps in a pit beneath his throne room?

  186. 186. In the sequel trilogy, what is the name of the scavenger introduced as the protagonist in 'The Force Awakens'?

  187. 187. Which bounty hunter freezes Han Solo in carbonite on Cloud City in 'The Empire Strikes Back'?

  188. 188. What is the name of Han Solo's Wookiee co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon?

  189. 189. In Pixar's 'Up,' what is the name of the elderly protagonist who ties balloons to his house?

  190. 190. Which actor voiced the genie in Disney's 1992 animated film 'Aladdin'?

  191. 191. In 'The Lion King,' what Swahili phrase serves as the title of the film's iconic carefree-philosophy song?

  192. 192. Which Pixar film was the first to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?

  193. 193. In Disney's 'Frozen,' what is the name of Anna's older sister who has ice powers?

  194. 194. What is the name of the rat with culinary ambitions in Pixar's 'Ratatouille'?

  195. 195. Which 1991 Disney film was the first animated movie nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture?

  196. 196. In 'Toy Story,' which actor provides the voice of Buzz Lightyear?

  197. 197. What is the name of the kingdom ruled by King Triton in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'?

  198. 198. In Pixar's 'Inside Out,' which emotion, voiced by Amy Poehler, leads the team inside Riley's mind?

  199. 199. Which actor was the first to portray James Bond in the official EON Productions film series, beginning with 1962's Dr. No?

  200. 200. In which James Bond film did George Lazenby make his sole appearance as 007?

  201. 201. Which villain, famous for his steel teeth, appears in both The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker?

  202. 202. What is the name of the SPECTRE leader and Bond's recurring nemesis often associated with a white cat?

  203. 203. Which 1964 Bond film features a villain who plots to contaminate the gold supply at Fort Knox?

  204. 204. Which actor played James Bond in the 1987 film The Living Daylights?

  205. 205. What is the title of the 2006 film that rebooted the series with Daniel Craig as Bond?

  206. 206. In GoldenEye, what is the name of the female Russian programmer who becomes Bond's ally?

  207. 207. Which Adele-performed theme song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for a Bond film?

  208. 208. What make of car, famously equipped with gadgets, is most associated with James Bond beginning with Goldfinger?

  209. 209. What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?

  210. 210. Which house at Hogwarts does the Sorting Hat first consider for Harry before placing him in Gryffindor?

  211. 211. What is the name of the three-headed dog guarding the Philosopher's Stone?

  212. 212. Which spell is used to disarm an opponent by knocking their wand away?

  213. 213. Who portrays Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films?

  214. 214. What position does Harry play on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?

  215. 215. What form does Harry's Patronus take?

  216. 216. What is the name of the goblin-run wizarding bank in Diagon Alley?

  217. 217. Which magical object allows Harry to remain unseen?

  218. 218. What is the core material of Harry's wand?

  219. 219. Who directed the original Lord of the Rings film trilogy released between 2001 and 2003?

  220. 220. Which actor played the wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson's films?

  221. 221. What is the name of the volcano where the One Ring must be destroyed?

  222. 222. What is the name of Aragorn's reforged sword?

  223. 223. Which creature once known as Sméagol obsesses over the One Ring?

  224. 224. Who is the Steward of Gondor during the events of The Return of the King?

  225. 225. Which elf accompanies the Fellowship of the Ring?

  226. 226. In which fortress does the great battle in The Two Towers take place?

  227. 227. What is the home region of the hobbits, including Frodo and Sam?

  228. 228. Which actor played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's trilogy?

  229. 229. What is the name of the paper company at the center of The Office?

  230. 230. What position does Dwight Schrute proudly claim to hold beyond his sales job?

  231. 231. What instrument does Andy Bernard frequently play, having learned it at Cornell?

  232. 232. What is the name of Michael Scott's failed screenplay that he works on throughout the series?

  233. 233. Which actor plays Jim Halpert?

  234. 234. What pet does Angela Martin famously own many of?

  235. 235. In which city is the main branch of Dunder Mifflin featured in the show located?

  236. 236. What is the name of the bar Michael, Dwight, and others frequent for happy hour?

  237. 237. Who does Michael Scott end up with and move to Colorado to marry?

  238. 238. What is the name of Jim and Pam's first child?

  239. 239. What is the name of the coffee house where the friends regularly hang out?

  240. 240. What is Joey Tribbiani's famous catchphrase used to greet women?

  241. 241. What is Monica's job for most of the series?

  242. 242. What is the name of Ross's second wife, whom he marries in London?

  243. 243. What instrument does Phoebe play, famous for the song 'Smelly Cat'?

  244. 244. What is the name of Ross and Rachel's daughter?

  245. 245. What was Chandler Bing's job that none of his friends could ever accurately describe?

  246. 246. What is the name of Phoebe's identical twin sister?

  247. 247. At the end of the series, where do Monica and Chandler move with their children?

  248. 248. Who does Phoebe marry in the series?

  249. 249. Which director made the 1960 film 'Psycho', featuring the Bates Motel?

  250. 250. In the 'Friday the 13th' franchise, what is the name of the killer Jason's mother?

  251. 251. Which 1973 horror film centers on the demonic possession of a young girl named Regan?

  252. 252. Who directed the original 1978 slasher film 'Halloween' and co-created the character Michael Myers?

  253. 253. In 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', what is the surname of the dream-stalking killer Freddy?

  254. 254. Which George A. Romero film is widely credited with defining the modern zombie genre in 1968?

  255. 255. In Stephen King's 'The Shining', what is the name of the haunted hotel?

  256. 256. Which 1922 silent film is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', featuring Count Orlok?

  257. 257. In 'The Silence of the Lambs', who plays the cannibalistic psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter?

  258. 258. In the 'Hellraiser' franchise, what is the name of the puzzle box that summons the Cenobites?

  259. 259. Which actor portrayed Tyrion Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones?

  260. 260. What are the words (motto) of House Stark?

  261. 261. Which three dragons did Daenerys Targaryen hatch from her eggs?

  262. 262. How is King Joffrey Baratheon killed at his own wedding?

  263. 263. What is the name of the Valyrian steel greatsword that Eddard Stark wields?

  264. 264. Which character repeatedly says the phrase 'a girl has no name'?

  265. 265. Who is known as the Mother of Dragons?

  266. 266. At the Red Wedding, which two lords orchestrate the massacre of the Starks?

  267. 267. What is the nickname given to Sandor Clegane?

  268. 268. Who ultimately rules the Six Kingdoms at the series' end?

  269. 269. What subject does Walter White teach at high school before turning to making drugs?

  270. 270. In which U.S. city is Breaking Bad primarily set?

  271. 271. Which actor portrays Walter White?

  272. 272. What is Walter White's criminal alias?

  273. 273. What is the profession of Walter's brother-in-law Hank Schrader?

  274. 274. What fast-food chain does Gus Fring use as a front for his operation?

  275. 275. What is the real first name of the lawyer Saul Goodman?

  276. 276. What signature color is Walter White's product known for?

  277. 277. Which actor plays Walter's former student and partner Jesse Pinkman?

  278. 278. What illness is Walter White diagnosed with at the start of the series?

  279. 279. What is the name of the nuclear power plant where Homer Simpson works?

  280. 280. What is the name of the bartender who runs Moe's Tavern?

  281. 281. What instrument does Lisa Simpson famously play?

  282. 282. What is Bart Simpson's catchphrase of surprise?

  283. 283. Who is the wealthy owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant?

  284. 284. Which actor has voiced Homer Simpson throughout the series?

  285. 285. Which voice actress provides the voice of Bart Simpson?

  286. 286. What is the name of the Simpsons' next-door neighbor known for his devout Christianity?

  287. 287. What is the name of the rival town that Springfield frequently competes against?

  288. 288. What is the name of Krusty the Clown's sidekick who became his nemesis?

  289. 289. What is the name of the fictional town in Indiana where Stranger Things is set?

  290. 290. Which actress plays the character Eleven?

  291. 291. What name do the characters use for the alternate dimension in the show?

  292. 292. Which boy goes missing at the start of Season 1, triggering the main plot?

  293. 293. Who plays Joyce Byers, Will's mother?

  294. 294. What is the name of the secret government laboratory in Hawkins?

  295. 295. Which arcade game does Dustin compare the underground tunnels to in Season 2?

  296. 296. What first name does Eleven use when posing as Hopper's daughter?

  297. 297. Which character is revealed to be the human form of the villain Vecna in Season 4?

  298. 298. Which 1985 Kate Bush song becomes central to Max's storyline in Season 4?

  299. 299. Who directed all three films in The Godfather trilogy?

  300. 300. Which actor played the aging patriarch Vito Corleone in the first Godfather film?

  301. 301. In The Godfather Part II, which actor played the young Vito Corleone?

  302. 302. Which novel was The Godfather film based on?

  303. 303. Who is the youngest Corleone son who becomes the family's new Don?

  304. 304. What is the name of the Corleone family's adopted son and consigliere?

  305. 305. In the first film, what animal's severed head is placed in a film producer's bed?

  306. 306. Which Corleone brother betrays Michael in The Godfather Part II?

  307. 307. Who played Michael's wife, Kay Adams, in the trilogy?

  308. 308. The original Godfather won the Academy Award for Best Picture for which film year?

  309. 309. Which director's debut feature was the low-budget 'Duel' (1971), made for TV before his theatrical career took off?

  310. 310. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the Hollywood producer who wakes up next to a severed horse head?

  311. 311. Which actress played the female lead opposite Humphrey Bogart in both 'To Have and Have Not' (1944) and 'The Big Sleep' (1946)?

  312. 312. In 'Apocalypse Now,' the famous helicopter attack scene is accompanied by which piece of classical music?

  313. 313. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' famously ends with the Star Child. Who wrote the original novel the film is based on?

  314. 314. Which animated Disney film features the villain Ratigan, voiced by Vincent Price?

  315. 315. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what shocking revelation does Evelyn Mulwray make about Katherine near the film's climax?

  316. 316. Marlon Brando won his second Best Actor Oscar for 'The Godfather' but famously refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  317. 317. Which film marked Cate Blanchett's Oscar-winning performance where she portrayed a real-life musician rather than an actress?

  318. 318. In which film does Anthony Hopkins play a character who delivers the famous line about eating liver with 'fava beans and a nice Chianti'?

  319. 319. The score for 'Psycho' (1960) famously used only string instruments. Who composed it?

  320. 320. In the Coen Brothers' 'No Country for Old Men,' what device does Anton Chigurh use as his signature weapon?

  321. 321. Which filmmaker directed both 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'The Accused'?

  322. 322. In 'The Godfather,' what business does Jack Woltz run when he refuses Vito Corleone's request?

  323. 323. Marlon Brando won his second Oscar for 'The Godfather' but refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  324. 324. Which animated Disney film features a villain named Ratigan voiced by Vincent Price?

  325. 325. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What was it called?

  326. 326. What iconic line immediately follows 'You can't handle the truth!' in 'A Few Good Men'?

  327. 327. Which actor played the same real-life person in both 'Chaplin' (1992) and a later film, but in a different role each time?

  328. 328. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the brand of cigarettes Mia Wallace smokes throughout the film?

  329. 329. Federico Fellini's '8½' gets its title from a precise count. What does the number tally?

  330. 330. Which musician composed the iconic shower-scene strings in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'?

  331. 331. Before being cast as Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford was doing carpentry work at a studio. Which director noticed him there?

  332. 332. In 'Schindler's List,' the film is shot almost entirely in black and white. What color appears on the little girl's coat?

  333. 333. Which director's first feature film was 'Duel' (1971), a TV movie later released theatrically in Europe?

  334. 334. In 'The Godfather' (1972), what is the name of the undertaker who asks Don Corleone for a favor at the opening scene?

  335. 335. Which actress played both the mother and daughter in the 1986 film 'Peggy Sue Got Married'?

  336. 336. In Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what is the first word spoken in the film?

  337. 337. What film holds the record for winning the most Academy Awards without a Best Picture win?

  338. 338. Which animated Disney film was the first to use CGI for a major sequence — specifically a ballroom dance scene?

  339. 339. Marlon Brando won his second Oscar for 'The Godfather' but famously refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  340. 340. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the burger that Jules repeatedly praises before quoting scripture?

  341. 341. Which film did Roger Ebert call 'the worst film ever made' upon its original 1980 release, later revising his stance?

  342. 342. Which actor played the title villain in Tim Burton's 'Batman' (1989) before the role became synonymous with Heath Ledger?

  343. 343. In Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960), which musical instrument is NOT used to create the iconic shower scene score?

  344. 344. Which actress was cast as Clarice Starling in 'Hannibal' (2001) after Jodie Foster declined to reprise the role?

  345. 345. Which film marked Stanley Kubrick's directorial debut with a feature-length narrative film?

  346. 346. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is Hannibal Lecter's specific claim about how he ate a census taker's liver?

  347. 347. What was the working title of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' during its production?

  348. 348. In which animated film does a character named Yzma attempt to turn the emperor into a flea, accidentally making him a llama?

  349. 349. Marlon Brando won the Oscar for 'The Godfather' but refused it. Who accepted the award on his behalf?

  350. 350. Which director was at the helm of both 'Schindler's List' and 'Jurassic Park,' released in the same year?

  351. 351. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the shocking truth about Evelyn Mulwray's 'sister' Katherine?

  352. 352. What instrument does Joaquin Phoenix's character actually learn to play for his role as Johnny Cash in 'Walk the Line'?

  353. 353. Which actress played the same character in both 'Pulp Fiction' and the TV series 'Twin Peaks'?

  354. 354. In 'Singin' in the Rain,' which actress's voice was dubbed over by singer Betty Noyes for the romantic ballads?

  355. 355. What novel, written under a pseudonym by a sitting U.S. president's son-in-law, was adapted into a classic Hollywood film noir?

  356. 356. Which cinematographer shot both 'Blade Runner' and 'Thelma & Louise,' earning Oscars recognition for each?

  357. 357. Which filmmaker directed both 'Chinatown' (1974) and 'The Pianist' (2002)?

  358. 358. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Vito Corleone place in his mouth to frighten his grandson in the garden scene?

  359. 359. Before being cast in 'Star Wars,' Harrison Ford was doing what on the Lucasfilm lot?

  360. 360. Which actress played both Clarice Starling and a U.S. president's wife in separate major films?

  361. 361. In Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what is HAL 9000's stated reason for refusing to open the pod bay doors?

  362. 362. The animated film 'Spirited Away' was distributed in North America by which studio?

  363. 363. Which actor played the same character in both 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman & Robin,' replacing Michael Keaton?

  364. 364. What is the name of the sled in 'Citizen Kane' that symbolizes Charles Foster Kane's lost childhood?

  365. 365. Cate Blanchett won her first Oscar for playing which real-life person?

  366. 366. In 'Apocalypse Now,' Colonel Kurtz quotes which poet when he describes the horror he has witnessed?

  367. 367. Which composer scored both 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Schindler's List'?

  368. 368. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what does Mia Wallace misidentify as a $5 shake at Jack Rabbit Slim's restaurant?

  369. 369. Which director's debut feature was the 1974 film 'Dark Star,' co-written with Dan O'Bannon?

  370. 370. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Vito Corleone refuse to provide for Virgil Sollozzo's drug operation?

  371. 371. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing which real person?

  372. 372. The animated film 'Spirited Away' was the first non-English-language film to win which major award?

  373. 373. In 'Apocalypse Now,' Colonel Kurtz quotes a poem. Who wrote the lines 'This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper'?

  374. 374. Which actress played the same character in both 'Pulp Fiction' (1994) and 'Kill Bill Vol. 2' (2004)?

  375. 375. The line 'You can't handle the truth!' is spoken during a courtroom scene. Who wrote the screenplay containing that line?

  376. 376. Which composer wrote the original score for 'Schindler's List,' earning his first Academy Award?

  377. 377. In Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what is the full name of the malfunctioning computer?

  378. 378. Before being cast in 'Terminator,' which role did James Cameron originally write the lead for Arnold Schwarzenegger to play?

  379. 379. The TV series 'Twin Peaks' was created by David Lynch and which other writer-director?

  380. 380. Which director appears on screen as a corpse in 'The Outsiders' (1983)?

  381. 381. In 'The Godfather,' what business does Virgil Sollozzo want the Corleones to back?

  382. 382. What Kubrick film was banned in the UK for over 25 years at Kubrick's own request?

  383. 383. Which actress played the same character in both 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Jackie Brown'?

  384. 384. In Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' what is the name of the real woman Scottie is unknowingly manipulated through?

  385. 385. Peter Sellers plays THREE roles in 'Dr. Strangelove.' Which of these characters is NOT one of them?

  386. 386. What film earned Marlon Brando his first Academy Award for Best Actor?

  387. 387. Which film holds the record as the only X-rated movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?

  388. 388. In 'Schindler's List,' what color is used on the little girl's coat in the otherwise black-and-white film?

  389. 389. Which actress turned down the role of Mrs. Robinson in 'The Graduate' before Anne Bancroft accepted it?

  390. 390. What is the name of the fictional African nation in the 1988 comedy 'Coming to America'?

  391. 391. Which director's debut feature film was 'Duel' (1971), originally made for television?

  392. 392. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone place in his mouth to achieve his raspy voice?

  393. 393. Which actress played the same character in both 'Alien' (1979) and 'Aliens' (1986) but received an Academy Award nomination only for the sequel?

  394. 394. The iconic line 'I'm the king of the world!' from 'Titanic' was actually improvised by which actor on set?

  395. 395. Which animated Disney film was the first to be entirely painted using computers rather than hand-painted cels?

  396. 396. Before acting, which film director worked as a video store clerk in Manhattan Beach, California, fueling his encyclopedic film knowledge?

  397. 397. In Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey,' what specific piece of classical music plays during the famous 'match cut' from bone to spacecraft?

  398. 398. Which film holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations without winning a single Oscar?

  399. 399. Anthony Hopkins famously appears on screen for fewer than 16 minutes in the film for which he won the Best Actor Oscar. Which film?

  400. 400. In 'Psycho' (1960), Hitchcock deliberately cast Janet Leigh as the lead to mislead audiences. In which reel does her character die?

  401. 401. Which musician composed the score for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and also appeared briefly on screen in the film?

  402. 402. Which actress was originally cast as Clarice Starling in 'The Silence of the Lambs' before Jodie Foster took the role?

  403. 403. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is the name of the serial killer Clarice Starling is actually hunting—not Hannibal Lecter?

  404. 404. Which actress played the same character in both 'Alien' (1979) and its 1986 sequel, earning an Oscar nomination for the sequel?

  405. 405. The iconic line 'I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse' appears in The Godfather, but who speaks it in the 1972 film?

  406. 406. In the 1988 animated film 'Grave of the Fireflies,' which Studio produced it—often mistakenly credited to Studio Ghibli?

  407. 407. Which film marked the first time a CGI character had a speaking role—the knight Parzival's digital steed in a major Hollywood release? Actually: what 1993 film first featured a fully CGI title creature?

  408. 408. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was released in 1968. Which novel's author co-wrote the screenplay with Kubrick?

  409. 409. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what dance move do Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace perform at Jack Rabbit Slim's to win a trophy?

  410. 410. Cate Blanchett won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for playing which real-life person in 'The Aviator' (2004)?

  411. 411. Which Pixar film was the first to be rated PG, breaking the studio's streak of G-rated features?

  412. 412. In 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952), Gene Kelly's iconic rain-soaked dance was filmed over how many days of shooting?

  413. 413. Which director served as an uncredited executive producer on 'Poltergeist' (1982), leading to long debate about who truly directed the film?

  414. 414. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What was that story's title?

  415. 415. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Hannibal Lecter claims he ate a victim's liver with two specific accompaniments. Which pairing is correct?

  416. 416. Which director has won the most Academy Awards for Best Director?

  417. 417. In 'Citizen Kane,' the word 'Rosebud' refers to what specific object from Kane's childhood?

  418. 418. Actress Meryl Streep received her record 21st Oscar nomination for which film?

  419. 419. In the animated film 'Spirited Away,' Chihiro's parents are transformed into which animals?

  420. 420. Which actor played the villain Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds'?

  421. 421. Which film composer wrote the iconic shark theme for 'Jaws,' consisting of just two alternating notes?

  422. 422. In Ingmar Bergman's 'The Seventh Seal,' a knight plays chess with Death. What is the knight's name?

  423. 423. The 'Wilhelm Scream' sound effect is named after a character in which 1953 Western film where it was prominently used?

  424. 424. Actress Hattie McDaniel made history in 1940 by becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. For which role?

  425. 425. Which actress played the lead in both the original 1960 'Psycho' and its notorious shower scene, despite dying early in the film?

  426. 426. Which director's debut feature film was 'Duel' (1971), a TV movie later released theatrically in Europe?

  427. 427. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is Hannibal Lecter's stated occupation before his imprisonment?

  428. 428. The iconic shower scene in 'Psycho' (1960) used which substance as a stand-in for blood in the black-and-white film?

  429. 429. Which animated Disney film was the first to be based on a true story of a real person?

  430. 430. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the name of the water company at the center of the conspiracy?

  431. 431. Which actor played the villain Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard' (1988), a role that revitalized his career?

  432. 432. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what does Mia Wallace order at Jack Rabbit Slim's that Vincent thinks is overpriced?

  433. 433. Toshiro Mifune appeared in 16 films by which legendary Japanese director over a 16-year collaboration?

  434. 434. Which film features the line 'You can't handle the truth!' delivered during a military courtroom scene?

  435. 435. Marlon Brando won an Oscar for 'The Godfather' but famously refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  436. 436. In Pixar's 'Ratatouille,' food critic Anton Ego's climactic flashback is triggered by a bite of ratatouille. What specific variety is served?

  437. 437. Which director's debut feature was the 1974 low-budget thriller 'Duel' — wait, no — who directed 'Badlands' (1973) as their debut feature film?

  438. 438. In 'The Godfather', what item does Jack Woltz wake up in bed with — prompting his terrified scream?

  439. 439. Which actress played the lead in both 'Klute' (1971) and 'Coming Home' (1978), winning Best Actress Oscars for both films?

  440. 440. In 'Pulp Fiction', what is the brand name of the fictional burger that Jules and Vincent discuss at the film's opening?

  441. 441. The 1951 film noir 'Strangers on a Train' was based on a novel by which author?

  442. 442. Which animated Pixar film features a character named Bing Bong, an imaginary friend made partly of cotton candy?

  443. 443. In Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', what is the first word HAL 9000 ever speaks in the film?

  444. 444. Which actor played both 'The Elephant Man' John Merrick on Broadway and starred in 'The Hit' (1984) before being cast as a Hobbit?

  445. 445. Federico Fellini's '8½' (1963) takes its title from the total number of films Fellini had directed — what fraction accounts for the half?

  446. 446. In which film does Meryl Streep deliver the line: 'I took a meeting with God. She can't make it today'?

  447. 447. The recurring musical motif in Bernard Herrmann's 'Psycho' score — the famous shrieking strings — is played by which section of the orchestra?

  448. 448. Which French New Wave film ends with a freeze-frame close-up of its protagonist's face as he reaches the sea — a now iconic final shot?

  449. 449. Which filmmaker directed both 'The Truman Show' (1998) and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004)?

  450. 450. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the shocking revelation about Evelyn Mulwray's sister Catherine?

  451. 451. In which Kubrick film does the line 'The more you drive, the less intelligent you are' NOT appear — though it's often misattributed to him?

  452. 452. Cate Blanchett became the first performer to win an Oscar for playing a character previously played by a different Oscar winner. Who was that character?

  453. 453. What animated Disney film was the first to use computer-generated imagery for a major sequence — the ballroom scene?

  454. 454. Which actress holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations without a win as of the early 2000s era of classic nominations?

  455. 455. In 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950), what is the profession of Joe Gillis before his death, as narrated from the swimming pool?

  456. 456. Alfred Hitchcock's cameo in 'Rope' (1948) is unique because it appears in neon. What does the neon sign spell?

  457. 457. Which actor played the same real-life person in films released in 1995 AND 1999, both receiving major awards attention?

  458. 458. Which film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone and features a whistle melody he wrote before the film was even shot?

  459. 459. In Ingmar Bergman's 'The Seventh Seal,' Death is depicted playing chess — but what color pieces does Death play?

  460. 460. Which director's debut feature film was 'Duel' (1971), made for television?

  461. 461. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is Hannibal Lecter's stated profession before his imprisonment?

  462. 462. Which actress played the iconic role of Marge Gunderson in the Coen Brothers' 'Fargo'?

  463. 463. In Kubrick's 'The Shining,' what room number does Jack Torrance visit, despite warnings?

  464. 464. The famous line 'I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse' is spoken by Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather.' Who wrote the screenplay?

  465. 465. Which animated film features the villain 'Syndrome,' whose real name is Buddy Pine?

  466. 466. Which film marked Audrey Hepburn's Broadway-to-Hollywood transition and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress?

  467. 467. Before settling on 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' producers considered a different title. What was the film's original working title?

  468. 468. In 'Citizen Kane,' what is the name of the fictional newspaper that Kane takes over from Thatcher?

  469. 469. Which musician composed the iconic score for the 'Psycho' shower scene, famously using only string instruments?

  470. 470. Toshiro Mifune and Akira Kurosawa collaborated on 16 films. In which of these films did Mifune NOT appear?

  471. 471. Which director appears on screen as a chess-playing extra in 'Airplane!' (1980)?

  472. 472. In 'The Godfather', what is the name of the horse whose severed head is placed in Jack Woltz's bed?

  473. 473. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was released the same year as which other landmark sci-fi film?

  474. 474. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the name of the water authority official Jake Gittes is originally hired to investigate?

  475. 475. Which animated Disney film features a villain named Ratigan who considers himself a 'world's greatest criminal mind'?

  476. 476. Marlon Brando famously based his 'Godfather' performance partly on which real-life figure's speech mannerisms?

  477. 477. In 'Pulp Fiction', what band's song plays when Mia and Vincent dance at Jack Rabbit Slim's?

  478. 478. Cary Grant's birth name, which he abandoned when he became a Hollywood star, was what?

  479. 479. In Kubrick's 'The Shining', what room number was changed from Stephen King's novel to the film version?

  480. 480. Which actor portrayed both a U.S. President and a pirate captain in major Hollywood franchises?

  481. 481. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Jack Woltz find in his bed to intimidate him?

  482. 482. Before landing 'Terminator,' James Cameron was fired as director of which earlier film?

  483. 483. Which actress played both a Bond girl and Clarice Starling in separate iconic franchise roles?

  484. 484. What is the name of the fictional African nation in Disney's 'The Lion King' universe — per the Broadway musical's set lore?

  485. 485. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what was in the briefcase that Marsellus Wallace sent Vincent and Jules to retrieve?

  486. 486. Cary Grant's real birth name was Archibald Leach. Which Muppet character shares that same fictional surname?

  487. 487. In '2001: A Space Odyssey,' HAL 9000's name is one letter shift from which real company?

  488. 488. Marlon Brando famously refused his Best Actor Oscar for 'The Godfather.' Who accepted on his behalf?

  489. 489. Which actor portrayed both a U.S. President and a serial killer in separate major theatrical releases?

  490. 490. Which filmmaker directed both 'The Shining' and 'Full Metal Jacket'?

  491. 491. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Vito Corleone famously stroke while conducting business in his office?

  492. 492. Which actress played the female lead in both 'Alien' (1979) and 'Working Girl' (1988)?

  493. 493. In Pixar's 'Ratatouille,' what is the name of the fictional restaurant where most of the film is set?

  494. 494. What is the name of the sled in 'Citizen Kane' whose revelation forms the film's central mystery?

  495. 495. In '2001: A Space Odyssey,' HAL 9000 is an acronym where each letter precedes the corresponding letter in which company's name?

  496. 496. Which director's cameo appears in nearly every one of his own films, a practice he famously maintained throughout his career?

  497. 497. In 'No Country for Old Men,' what weapon does Anton Chigurh primarily use as his signature killing tool?

  498. 498. Which animated Disney film features a villain named Ratcliffe who seeks gold in the New World?

  499. 499. Marlon Brando famously used an unconventional technique to deliver his lines in 'Last Tango in Paris.' What was it?

  500. 500. Which film holds the record for the most Academy Award wins without winning Best Picture?

  501. 501. Which director's first feature film was 'Duel' (1971), made originally for TV?

  502. 502. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Vito Corleone refuse to give Sollozzo that sets the plot in motion?

  503. 503. What nationality is the director of 'Pan's Labyrinth,' Guillermo del Toro?

  504. 504. Which actress played both twins in the 1998 film 'Parent Trap' remake?

  505. 505. In 'Apocalypse Now,' Colonel Kurtz recites lines heavily drawn from which poet's work?

  506. 506. Which animated film features a villain named Syndrome who idolizes the very superhero he plots to destroy?

  507. 507. Before 'Schindler's List,' which Spielberg film was released the SAME year (1993)?

  508. 508. What is the name of the fictional African nation in the original 'Black Panther' film?

  509. 509. Which classic film's production was so notoriously over budget that it nearly bankrupted its studio, 20th Century Fox?

  510. 510. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what dance move do Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace perform at Jack Rabbit Slim's?

  511. 511. In the original 'Alien' (1979), which crew member is revealed to be an android?

  512. 512. Which director appears on screen as a corpse in 'The Big Lebowski' (1998)?

  513. 513. In 'Apocalypse Now,' Marlon Brando's Colonel Kurtz reads aloud from which poet's work?

  514. 514. Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' was shot using a then-revolutionary prototype of which camera stabilizer?

  515. 515. In 'Casablanca,' Humphrey Bogart's Rick never actually says 'Play it again, Sam.' What does he say instead?

  516. 516. Which actress turned down the lead role in 'Pretty Woman' (1990) before Julia Roberts was cast?

  517. 517. In 'The Godfather,' what item is placed with Luca Brasi's bulletproof vest to signal he has been killed?

  518. 518. Pixar's 'Up' holds a record for being one of only two animated films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture under which expanded system?

  519. 519. Which classic horror film features a character explicitly named after director Alfred Hitchcock's producer Alfred J. Hitchcock?

  520. 520. Federico Fellini's '8½' takes its title from a precise accounting of films he had directed. How does the fraction arise?

  521. 521. In which film does Cate Blanchett play a character explicitly modeled on Katharine Hepburn?

  522. 522. Which John Ford Western was the first American film shot largely on location in Monument Valley, establishing the landscape as cinematic shorthand for the frontier?

  523. 523. In 'Mulholland Drive,' David Lynch originally conceived the project as what, before transforming it into a feature film?

  524. 524. Which director's cut of 'Apocalypse Now' added the controversial French plantation sequence back into the film?

  525. 525. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what specific census taker body part did Hannibal Lecter claim to have eaten with fava beans?

  526. 526. Before becoming an actress, Hedy Lamarr co-patented a communication technology whose principle is now foundational to which modern standard?

  527. 527. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what song is Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace dancing to when they win the Jack Rabbit Slim's twist contest?

  528. 528. The 1925 silent film 'Battleship Potemkin' features an editing technique now called what, in which two unrelated images create a new concept?

  529. 529. Which animated Disney film was the first to use Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) for a major scene — its ballroom sequence?

  530. 530. Marlon Brando famously refused his Oscar for 'The Godfather.' Who accepted the award on his behalf at the ceremony?

  531. 531. In 'Good Will Hunting,' what is the specific unsolved math problem that Will solves on the hallway chalkboard?

  532. 532. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for playing which real person in a film where she was NOT the lead character?

  533. 533. Which classic film ends with the line 'Nobody's perfect,' delivered as a punchline after a major character revelation?

  534. 534. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was shot at which studio, and its stargate sequence used what groundbreaking technique?

  535. 535. In 'Schindler's List,' the film is shot almost entirely in black and white except for which recurring color used symbolically?

  536. 536. Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' deviates from Stephen King's novel by changing the fate of which character who survives the book?

  537. 537. Which director's debut feature was 'Bottle Rocket' (1996), starring Luke and Owen Wilson?

  538. 538. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the occupation of Evelyn Mulwray's father, Noah Cross?

  539. 539. Which animated Disney film was the first to be entirely computer-animated by Pixar, replacing hand-drawn animation?

  540. 540. Marlon Brando famously refused his Oscar for 'The Godfather.' Who accepted on his behalf at the 1973 ceremony?

  541. 541. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the burger that Jules and Vincent discuss before the famous apartment scene?

  542. 542. Which actress played both real-life sisters in 'Dead Ringers' (1988), a film directed by David Cronenberg?

  543. 543. The famous 'I'm the king of the world!' line from 'Titanic' was reportedly improvised by Leonardo DiCaprio. Who directed him?

  544. 544. Which film holds the record for most Oscar wins without winning Best Picture, with four wins including Cinematography?

  545. 545. In which Coen Brothers film does John Goodman's character famously throw a bowling ball on the Shabbat?

  546. 546. Akira Kurosawa's 'Rashomon' was adapted from two short stories by which Japanese author?

  547. 547. Before becoming 'Mad Max,' George Miller trained professionally in which unrelated field?

  548. 548. Which director appears on screen as a corpse in 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950)?

  549. 549. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fish the Corleones receive, signaling Luca Brasi's death?

  550. 550. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' is partly based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What is that story's title?

  551. 551. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what dance does Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace perform at Jack Rabbit Slim's?

  552. 552. Which actress turned down the role of Clarice Starling in 'The Silence of the Lambs' before Jodie Foster was cast?

  553. 553. Cary Grant's character Roger Thornhill in 'North by Northwest' is chased by a crop duster near which U.S. state?

  554. 554. In Disney's 'Fantasia' (1940), which piece of classical music accompanies the 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' segment?

  555. 555. Which actor played the villain Hans Gruber in 'Die Hard,' making it his American film debut?

  556. 556. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the last name of the character played by Faye Dunaway?

  557. 557. Which animated Pixar film features a character named Bing Bong who is an imaginary friend made partly of cotton candy?

  558. 558. Marlon Brando improvised stuffing his cheeks with cotton in which role to change his appearance, inspiring his famous look?

  559. 559. In which film did Katharine Hepburn win her third Academy Award for Best Actress, a record at the time?

  560. 560. Which director's debut feature was 'Bottle Rocket' (1996) before he became known for symmetrical, quirky ensemble films?

  561. 561. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' Hannibal Lecter claims he once ate a census taker's liver with what two accompaniments?

  562. 562. Which actress played both real-life figure Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster' AND appeared in 'Arrested Development' as a recurring character?

  563. 563. In which film does Bill Murray play a TV weatherman forced to relive the same day repeatedly?

  564. 564. Which animated Disney film features the villain Ratigan as the main antagonist, voiced by Vincent Price?

  565. 565. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the 'Big Mac' equivalent burger that Vincent Vega discusses in France?

  566. 566. Cate Blanchett received Oscar nominations for playing which legendary musician in the film 'I'm Not There' (2007)?

  567. 567. Which cinematographer shot both 'No Country for Old Men' AND 'There Will Be Blood,' both released in 2007?

  568. 568. In 'Singin' in the Rain,' Don Lockwood's speaking voice is secretly dubbed by which character to save her career?

  569. 569. Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' was based on a novel by two French authors writing under what shared pseudonym?

  570. 570. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Don Corleone refuse to give Virgil Sollozzo that triggers the film's main conflict?

  571. 571. Actress Louise Fletcher won the 1976 Best Actress Oscar for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Who was she beaten by to win — i.e., who was the runner-up favorite going in?

  572. 572. In which animated film does the villain Ratigan, voiced by Vincent Price, appear?

  573. 573. Which film marked Cate Blanchett's feature film debut in 1997, before she became internationally known?

  574. 574. What is the name of the fictional country ruled by Charles Chaplin's character in 'The Great Dictator' (1940)?

  575. 575. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the brand name of the milkshake Mia Wallace orders that costs $5?

  576. 576. Which actor played the lead role in both 'The Mosquito Coast' (1986) and 'Witness' (1985), earning an Oscar nomination for only one?

  577. 577. In Hitchcock's 'Psycho,' in what real U.S. state is the fictional Bates Motel explicitly set?

  578. 578. The score for 'There Will Be Blood' (2007) was composed by which artist, better known as a rock musician?

  579. 579. In 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' what subject does Indiana Jones teach at Marshall College?

  580. 580. Which director appears on screen as a corpse being wheeled out of a building in 'The Silence of the Lambs'?

  581. 581. In 'Apocalypse Now,' the famous helicopter attack scene uses which Wagnerian piece of music?

  582. 582. Which actress played the same character in both 'Kill Bill: Vol. 1' and 'Pulp Fiction,' connecting the two Tarantino films?

  583. 583. What is the name of the fictional language invented for the 1985 film 'Enemy Mine'?

  584. 584. In 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939), what color were Dorothy's slippers in the original L. Frank Baum novel?

  585. 585. What profession does the main character played by Tom Hanks hold in the film 'Cast Away' (2000)?

  586. 586. Marlon Brando received his Oscar for 'The Godfather' but famously refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  587. 587. In the Pixar film 'Up,' what is the name of the wilderness explorer badge that Russell is missing at the start of the film?

  588. 588. Before being cast in 'Star Wars,' Harrison Ford was doing what on the studio lot when George Lucas spotted him?

  589. 589. Which animated Disney film features a villain whose name is an anagram of the word 'DEVIL' with an extra letter?

  590. 590. Which director's debut feature was 'Bottle Rocket' (1996), produced by James L. Brooks?

  591. 591. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fictional New York crime family at the center of the story?

  592. 592. Actress Tilda Swinton played how many distinct characters in Jim Jarmusch's 'Only Lovers Left Alive' (2013)?

  593. 593. The iconic line 'I'm walking here!' was largely improvised during filming of which 1969 film?

  594. 594. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was based on a short story by which author?

  595. 595. Which actor played Detective Jimmy McNulty in the HBO series 'The Wire' before gaining wider fame?

  596. 596. In 'Singin' in the Rain,' Gene Kelly's iconic rain dance scene required how many takes due to Kelly having a high fever?

  597. 597. Before scoring 'Star Wars,' John Williams was primarily known for his theme to which TV show?

  598. 598. Which director cast his own daughter Sofia in a pivotal role in 'The Godfather Part III,' drawing significant criticism?

  599. 599. Marlon Brando received an Academy Award for 'The Godfather' but famously refused it. Who accepted on his behalf?

  600. 600. Ingmar Bergman's 'The Seventh Seal' features a knight playing chess with Death. What is the knight's name?

  601. 601. Which director's debut feature film was 'Duel' (1971), originally made for TV before receiving a theatrical release?

  602. 602. In 'The Godfather,' what item does Jack Woltz wake up next to in his bed as a warning from the Corleones?

  603. 603. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing which real-life figure?

  604. 604. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what dance do Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace perform at Jack Rabbit Slim's restaurant?

  605. 605. Which actress played the lead role of Offred/June in the original 1990 film adaptation of 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

  606. 606. In the animated film 'Spirited Away,' what is the name of the bathhouse where Chihiro works?

  607. 607. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What was that story called?

  608. 608. Which actor played the villain Hans Gruber in the original 'Die Hard' (1988)?

  609. 609. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what shocking revelation does Evelyn Mulwray make about the girl Jake Gittes has been trying to protect?

  610. 610. Meryl Streep received her record-breaking third Oscar for which film and role?

  611. 611. Which film features the line 'I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse' spoken NOT by Marlon Brando's character?

  612. 612. Composer Ennio Morricone wrote the iconic whistling theme for which Sergio Leone film?

  613. 613. Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' changed which key plot element from Stephen King's novel?

  614. 614. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the $5 milkshake Mia Wallace orders at Jack Rabbit Slim's?

  615. 615. Which director was originally attached to make 'Return of the Jedi' before Richard Marquand took over?

  616. 616. Cary Grant's real birth name was Archibald Leach. Which 'A Fish Called Wanda' character shares that name as a joke?

  617. 617. Which actress played the same character in both 'Alien' and the 2012 prequel 'Prometheus'?

  618. 618. Before settling on 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' Freddie Mercury reportedly considered which working title for the song?

  619. 619. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' how many people does Hannibal Lecter kill in his Memphis jail escape?

  620. 620. Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature when the category was introduced in 2002?

  621. 621. Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' was the first American film to show which previously forbidden image on screen?

  622. 622. In 'Blade Runner,' how many replicants is Rick Deckard originally sent to retire at the film's start?

  623. 623. Which TV series held the record for most Emmy wins in a single season before 'Game of Thrones' broke it in 2019?

  624. 624. Which director appears on screen as a bloodied corpse in his own 1982 film 'The Thing'?

  625. 625. In 'The Godfather,' what business does Jack Woltz run that causes him to refuse Corleone's request?

  626. 626. Which actress played the same character in both 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Jackie Brown,' making her a recurring figure in Tarantino's universe?

  627. 627. Before becoming famous as an actor, which Oscar-winning star worked as a janitor at the Brill Building and was rejected by the Juilliard School?

  628. 628. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the actual name of the water scandal conspiracy at the center of the plot?

  629. 629. In which animated Disney film does the villain's name, when reversed, spell a word that hints at her evil nature?

  630. 630. Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' was the first American film to show what on screen, causing controversy upon release in 1960?

  631. 631. Which actor was originally cast as Forrest Gump but dropped out, ultimately leading to Tom Hanks taking the role?

  632. 632. In 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' Indiana Jones' fear of snakes is established early. What specific phobia term describes this fear?

  633. 633. Which director's debut feature was the 1974 exploitation film 'Switchblade Sisters' before he became a Hollywood legend?

  634. 634. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fictional olive oil company used as a front by the Corleone family?

  635. 635. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for playing Katharine Hepburn in a film directed by whom?

  636. 636. Which animated Pixar film features a villain named AUTO, a rogue autopilot that refuses a directive called 'A113'?

  637. 637. Before being cast in 'Star Wars,' Harrison Ford was working as a carpenter. Which director spotted him doing carpentry at a studio?

  638. 638. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the burger that Jules and Vincent discuss at length before the apartment scene?

  639. 639. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' was adapted from a story co-written by Kubrick and which science fiction author?

  640. 640. Which actress played the lead in both 'Blue Jasmine' (2013) and 'Carol' (2015), winning an Oscar for the former?

  641. 641. In Hitchcock's 'Psycho,' what is the name of the real-life murderer whose crimes partially inspired Norman Bates?

  642. 642. In the original 'The Lion King,' what does Timon say they call the smelly odor when Pumbaa almost mentions his flatulence problem?

  643. 643. Which film holds the record for winning the most Academy Awards without winning Best Picture?

  644. 644. Marlon Brando famously improvised slipping chunks of what into his cheeks to create Don Corleone's distinctive appearance in 'The Godfather'?

  645. 645. Which director's feature debut was 'Duel' (1971), a TV movie later released theatrically?

  646. 646. The line 'Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads' closes which specific act of a 'Back to the Future' film?

  647. 647. Which actress played the lead in both 'Blue Jasmine' (2013) and 'Notes on a Scandal' (2006)?

  648. 648. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the actual occupation of the man Jake Gittes is initially hired to surveil?

  649. 649. Which animated film features a villain named Charles Muntz who is obsessed with a giant flightless bird?

  650. 650. Before acting, which Oscar-winning director worked as a TV editor on the show 'Knots Landing'?

  651. 651. In 'Goodfellas,' what real-life heist does the film's climax revolve around?

  652. 652. Which composer scored both 'Psycho' (1960) and Chaplin's 'Limelight' (1952)?

  653. 653. In 'Mulholland Drive,' the key and blue box are found in the purse of which character?

  654. 654. Which TV series featured a character called 'The Man in Black' played by Ed Harris in its first season?

  655. 655. Meryl Streep's character in 'Sophie's Choice' is a survivor of which specific Nazi concentration camp?

  656. 656. Which director's debut feature film was 'Duel' (1971), a made-for-TV thriller about a motorist stalked by a truck?

  657. 657. In 'The Godfather', what is the name of the fish-related message the Corleones receive, meaning Luca Brasi 'sleeps with the fishes'?

  658. 658. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for which film?

  659. 659. In 'Apocalypse Now', what Wagner piece plays as the helicopter attack on a Vietnamese village begins?

  660. 660. Which actor played the villain Hans Landa in 'Inglourious Basterds', winning an Academy Award for the role?

  661. 661. In which animated film does the villain Syndrome originally go by the name 'Buddy Pine' before becoming a supervillain?

  662. 662. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' uses a classical piece by Richard Strauss as its opening theme. What is the piece?

  663. 663. In 'Pulp Fiction', what song does Mia Wallace and Vincent Vega dance to in the Jack Rabbit Slim's twist contest?

  664. 664. Meryl Streep holds the record for most Academy Award nominations of any actor. How many nominations has she received?

  665. 665. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the shocking final revelation about Evelyn Mulwray's sister/daughter Katherine?

  666. 666. Which actor portrayed Hannibal Lecter in 'Manhunter' (1986), the first film adaptation of Thomas Harris's character?

  667. 667. In Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho', approximately how far into the film does Marion Crane — the supposed lead — get killed?

  668. 668. Which director's debut feature was 'Bottle Rocket' (1996), co-written with Owen Wilson?

  669. 669. In 'The Silence of the Lambs,' what is the name of the serial killer Clarice is actually hunting — NOT Hannibal Lecter?

  670. 670. Marlon Brando won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for which film?

  671. 671. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what is the name of the burger that Vincent Vega raves about after returning from Amsterdam?

  672. 672. Which animated film was the first non-English-language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?

  673. 673. Which actress played both a Bond girl AND the villain in the same Bond film, 'The World Is Not Enough'?

  674. 674. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' is based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What is that story's title?

  675. 675. In 'Goodfellas,' what is Henry Hill's occupation used as a front for his criminal activities?

  676. 676. Cate Blanchett won her first Oscar for playing Katharine Hepburn. Which film featured this performance?

  677. 677. Which classic film ends with the line 'Well, nobody's perfect' as the final punchline?

  678. 678. Before acting, which Oscar-winning director worked as a video store clerk famously absorbing film knowledge?

  679. 679. In Ingmar Bergman's 'The Seventh Seal,' what game does the knight Antonius Block play with Death to delay his fate?

  680. 680. Which director's debut feature was the low-budget 1981 film 'The Evil Dead,' shot largely in a Tennessee cabin?

  681. 681. In 'The Godfather,' what business does Jack Woltz run that leads Corleone to make him an offer he can't refuse?

  682. 682. In 'Pulp Fiction,' what song does Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace dance to at Jack Rabbit Slim's twist contest?

  683. 683. Which animated Disney film was the first to be entirely scored by Alan Menken without lyricist Howard Ashman, who died during production?

  684. 684. Which actress played the same character in both 'Alien' (1979) and 'Aliens' (1986), earning an Oscar nomination for the sequel?

  685. 685. Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968) was based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke. What was that story's title?

  686. 686. In 'Casablanca,' what is the name of the nightclub owned by Humphrey Bogart's character Rick Blaine?

  687. 687. Cate Blanchett won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress playing which real-life person?

  688. 688. Which filmmaker directed both 'Schindler's List' and 'Jurassic Park,' releasing them in the same year?

  689. 689. In 'Chinatown' (1974), director Roman Polanski himself appears on screen briefly. What does his character do to Jake Gittes?

  690. 690. The iconic shower scene in Hitchcock's 'Psycho' used which unconventional substance as a stand-in for blood in the black-and-white film?

  691. 691. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the Hollywood producer who wakes up with a horse's head in his bed?

  692. 692. Actress Marlon Brando beat out which fellow nominee for the Best Actor Oscar for 'The Godfather' in 1973?

  693. 693. In which animated film does a character say 'Some people are worth melting for'?

  694. 694. Before 'Star Wars,' Harrison Ford was working as a carpenter when he was cast. Who hired him for the carpentry job at the studio?

  695. 695. What fictional country is the setting for the film 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' directed by Wes Anderson?

  696. 696. In 'Apocalypse Now,' Colonel Kurtz quotes T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Hollow Men.' Which line does he recite?

  697. 697. Which actor played both a US President and a boxing trainer in two separate Best Actor Oscar-winning performances?

  698. 698. The famous shower scene in Hitchcock's 'Psycho' used a chocolate syrup substitute for blood. Approximately how many cuts does the scene contain?

  699. 699. In 'Singin' in the Rain,' Gene Kelly's iconic rain-dancing sequence was filmed under what physical condition?

  700. 700. Which Coen Brothers film features a mysterious briefcase whose contents are never revealed to the audience?

  701. 701. In The Godfather, what is the name of the undertaker who opens the film by asking Don Corleone for a favor?

  702. 702. Which actress played Clarice Starling opposite Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs?

  703. 703. In Citizen Kane, 'Rosebud' is the name of Kane's sled — but what real-life figure allegedly inspired this as a term for something intimate?

  704. 704. Which animated Disney film was the first to be entirely computer-generated and marked Pixar's debut feature?

  705. 705. David Lynch's Mulholland Drive was originally conceived as what?

  706. 706. What is the name of the fictional African nation depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Panther?

  707. 707. Ennio Morricone composed the score for which Sergio Leone spaghetti western that Clint Eastwood did NOT appear in?

  708. 708. Which iconic film quote — 'You can't handle the truth!' — was delivered by Jack Nicholson playing what character?

  709. 709. Before directing Schindler's List, Steven Spielberg turned down the project for years. Who did he originally suggest should direct it?

  710. 710. In the animated film The Lion King, what is the name of the villain Scar's hyena trio of henchmen (all three)?

  711. 711. Which director appears on screen as a chess-playing villain in his own 1978 film 'The Brood'?

  712. 712. In 'The Godfather,' what is the name of the fish wrapped in Luca Brasi's bulletproof vest, sent as a message?

  713. 713. Which animated Disney film features a villain whose name is an anagram of 'a car men' rearranged to spell a famous opera?

  714. 714. In 'Chinatown' (1974), what is the exact profession of Jake Gittes before he became a private detective?

  715. 715. Which actress played both Marion Crane and a separate character in different Hitchcock films, making her unique among his leads?

  716. 716. Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' opens with a piece of music originally composed for which earlier film?

  717. 717. What is the name of the fictional country ruled by the villain in the original 1968 'The Lion in Winter'?

  718. 718. Before achieving fame, which director worked as a janitor at a hospital and based a film on experiences there?

  719. 719. In 'Sunset Boulevard,' what does Norma Desmond incorrectly believe about her former director Cecil B. DeMille contacting her?

  720. 720. Which composer scored both 'Psycho' and 'Taxi Driver,' two of cinema's most distinctive soundtracks?

  721. 721. In 'Casablanca,' Rick says he came to Casablanca for the waters — but what is the actual punchline of the exchange?

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