Which of these 80s classics did NOT star Elisabeth Shue?
(Back to the Future) The end of Back to the Future and the beginning of Back to the Future II were meant to be identical Marty's girlfriend, Jennifer, meeting him at his house. Claudia Wells plays Jennifer in the first movie but is replaced by Elisabeth Shue in the second movie.
In The Breakfast Club, why is Brian (Anthony Michael Hall) in detention?
(He brought a flare-gun to school) Saying that Anthony Michael Hall grew “seven feet” during filming, Judd Nelson recalled that when he auditioned in New York, he was “…probably two inches taller” than Hall. By the time rehearsals started, he was only half an inch taller and by the end of the movie, Hall was taller than Nelson.
Other than Dirty Dancing, what 80s movie did Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey star together?
(Red Dawn) “Red Dawn” launched the careers of Patrick Swayze, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey, and Charlie Sheen. In fact, it was Sheen’s first feature film.
Which of these 80s movies did NOT earn Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination?
(Plenty) Plenty was one of two 1985 movies starring Meryl Streep. The other movie was Out of Africa, which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and for which Streep was nominated for Best Actress.
How many Police Academy movies were there in the 1980s?
(Six) Tony Hawk was dismissed from his duties as the skateboarding stunt double for David Spade (who made his feature film debut in the film) on account of being too tall and unable to hide his face. Hawk said it was a "badge of honor to be fired from such a cheesy comedy."
In Uncle Buck, what is the name of Buck’s niece Tia’s sleazy boyfriend?
(Bug) The role of Tia's (Jean Louisa Kelly) boyfriend, Bug, is played by the Boy Who Could Fly, Jay Underwood.
Which of these 80s films was directed by Steven Spielberg?
(Always) Always is a remake of "A Guy Named Joe" (1943). Spielberg had watched the original many times in his youth and had longed for years to do a remake. Some people criticized the remake as being almost a "shot for shot" remake which added nothing but took away much.
In The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s look and personality was based on which actress?
(Alyssa Milano) Alyssa Milano is probably best known for playing Sam Micelli (“Who’s The Boss?”), Jennifer Mancini (“Melrose Place”) and Phoebe Halliwell (“Charmed”). But there’s an even more iconic character she’s behind that some people may not know about — Princess Ariel from Disney’s 1989 animated hit “The Little Mermaid.”
Which sport is the focus for 1987 sequel Teen Wolf Too?
(Boxing) Teen Wolf 3 was announced before Teen Work Too was released, but due to poor box office of Teen Wolf Too, it was never produced.
Who directed Staying Alive, the 1983 sequel to Saturday Night Fever?
(Sylvester Stallone) Early in the film, director Sylvester Stallone bumps into Tony on the street and turns camera-side for a moment with a scowl. At the time he was criticized for not being able to keep his ego out of any film he was involved with.
Which of these 80s movies stars Bill Pullman?
(Ruthless People) Bill Pullman was noticed for his ability to be diverse as an actor after he starred in his first three films: “Spaceballs,” “Ruthless People,” and “The Accidental Tourist.”
Jennifer Aniston made her film debut in which 80s sci-fi movie?
(Mac and Me) Rotten Tomatoes ranks it as one of the worst films ever made (it currently holds a 0% approval rating), largely due to being a complete ripoff of E.T., and cram packed with product placement.
Who directed the Howard the Duck movie?
(Willard Huyck) While Huyck was the director, George Lucas was the producer. The movie was such a flop that Lucas sold off assets to help avoid bankruptcy. His friend, Steve Jobs, bought the technology rights to Lucasfilm’s newly-launched computer animation division which eventually became Pixar.
Which of these is NOT a tagline from an 80s movie?
(Size does matter) The movie tagline ‘Size does matter’ is from Godzilla (1998), ‘Be afraid. Be very afraid.’ is from The Fly (1986), ‘The dancing’s over. Now it gets dirty.’ is from Road House (1989) and ‘Man is the warmest place to hide.’ is from The Thing (1982)
Which of these quotes is NOT a line of dialogue from 1985 Arnie classic Commando?
(He had to split) This was the first major film for 12-year old Alyssa Milano. It came about one year after the first episode of "Who's the Boss?" You'll see her later in the 80s in "Dance 'til Dawn"
In the notorious deleted octopus scene from The Goonies, how do the kids defeat the beast?
(Data shoves a Sony Walkman in its mouth) Sharp-eared viewers will notice that Data mentions that “the octopus was very scary” to the reporters at the end of the movie. No scenes involving an octopus are in the final cut of the movie. The line refers to one that was cut which involved Stef and Mouth getting attacked by an octopus after they flee One-Eyed Willy’s ship.
Which of these 80s westerns features a split second cameo from Tom Cruise?
(Young Guns) Tom Cruise had a walk-on part. He plays the 4th guy shot after the Regulators blast their way out of the house at the end. A close up with side burns, right after the guy who falls down the stairs after being shot.
According to Vizzini in The Princess Bride, what is THE most famous of ‘the classic blunders’?
(Never get involved in a land war in Asia) Vizzini: You only think I guessed wrong! That's what's so funny! I switched glasses when your back was turned! Ha ha, you fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia," but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go in against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line!"
In The Secret of My Success, Michael J Fox’s character sleeps with…
(His Aunt) His real middle name is Andrew, and the "J" in his name doesn't stand for anything. When he attempted to register with the Screen Actors Guild, he was informed that there was already a Michael Fox in the system. He didn't want to be known as Michael A. Fox, and he though the "J" sounded better.
Which of these is NOT a quote from Gordon Gekko in 1987 film Wall Street?
(Greed wins) Douglas’s cold portrayal of the unscrupulous Gekko netted him an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1988. On the other hand, critics were thoroughly unimpressed by leading lady Daryl Hannah, who took home a Worst Supporting Actress Razzie.
What is the correct spelling of Steve Martin’s character’s name in The Man With Two Brains?
(Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr) The character of Doctor Michael Hfuhruhurr inspired the name of a minor Franchise/Superman villain three years later; Hfuhruhurr the Word-Bringer, who removes brains and keeps them on his ship to form a vast telepathic Union.
Who played Julia Roberts’ husband in 1989’s Steel Magnolias?
(Dylan McDermott) When filming began on Steel Magnolias, Roberts was dating actor Liam Neeson, her co-star in Satisfaction. Then, according to People, she allegedly broke up with Neeson to date—and eventually become engaged to—McDermott. They never made it to the alter, though, with their relationship ending in 1990.
Why do ‘the sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies [and] d**kheads’ all adore Ferris Bueller?
(They think he’s a righteous dude) Although the role of Ferris was written with Matthew Brodereick in mind, Jim Carrey, John Cusack, Tom Cruise and Michael J. Fox were also considered for the part.
In Die Hard, where did Hans Gruber read about the nine members of the Asian Dawn movement imprisoned in Sri Lanka?
(Time magazine) Bruce Willis wasn't a top choice for the lead role. Rumor has it that Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Robert De Niro, Charles Bronson, Nick Nolte, Mel Gibson, Richard Gere, Don Johnson, Burt Reynolds, and Richard Dean Anderson (yes, MacGyver!) were all considered for the role of John McClane. And all declined it.
Which of these films does NOT feature a song by Kenny Loggins?
(Beverly Hills Cop) The classic instrumental theme written and performed by Harold Faltermeyer was made using three synthesizers: a Roland Jupiter 8, a Roland JX-3P, and a Yamaha DX-7. The song reached #3 on the Billboard U.S. charts. Faltermeyer also co-wrote the Glenn Frey song "The Heat is On" for the film's soundtrack.
In Flash Gordon, how many hours did the eponymous hero have to save the Earth?
(14 hours) George Lucas' original plan in the 1970s was not to make Star Wars; it was to make Flash Gordon. However, when he wasn't able to license Gordon, he borrowed heavily from Gordon to come up with his new space opera.
Which actor directed Three Men and a Baby?
(Leonard Nimoy) Better know as Spock from Star Trek, it was his biggest directorial hit. The film ended 1987 as the biggest grossing US movie of the year, beating Fatal Attraction to the top spot.
Who played Skeletor in the Masters of the Universe movie?
(Frank Langella) Cannon Films originally had plans to make a Spider-Man movie but opted instead to take the money and split it in two for two other films: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and Masters of the Universe. The plan was to take the profits from both movies and make a large-budget Spider-Man movie. Both movies bombed at the box-office and the Cannon-produced Spider-Man movie never materialized.
Who won an Oscar for their performance in A Fish Called Wanda?
(Kevin Kline) Comedy movies rarely fare well at the Oscars, but A Fish Called Wanda was an exception. The film was nominated for three awards: for Best Original Screenplay (for Cleese and Crichton), Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Kevin Kline, who took home the statuette.
Which one of these movies was released in the 80s?
(Dead Poets Society) Robin Williams was stiff in the role as Keating, until he started improvising. Williams was asked what he wanted to “teach” the class, and he said Shakespeare. Then Williams did an improv of Marlon Brando and John Wayne doing Shakespeare, a scene that made it into the movie.
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