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Cinema and Film Awards
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Cinema and Film Awards Questions
Which film won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Remake or Sequel in 2021?
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Coming 2 America
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Space Jam: A New Legacy
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Tom & Jerry
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Wonder Woman 1984
B
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Explanation
Space Jam: A New Legacy won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Remake or Sequel in 2021.
Which of the following is an example of a film that incorporates environmental themes into its storyline?
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The Day After Tomorrow
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Erin Brockovich
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An Inconvenient Truth
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
The Day After Tomorrow, Erin Brockovich, and An Inconvenient Truth are all examples of films that incorporate environmental themes into their storylines.
Which of the following is an example of a film that uses sustainable practices in its production process?
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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The Dark Knight
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Inception
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Dark Knight, and Inception are all examples of films that use sustainable practices in their production processes.
In the 2014 film 'Mary Kom', what was the profession of the protagonist, Mary Kom?
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Boxer
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Scientist
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Engineer
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Doctor
A
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Explanation
The film 'Mary Kom' was a biopic based on the life of Mary Kom, an Indian boxer who won a bronze medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Which film holds the record for the lowest-grossing film of all time?
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Gigli
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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
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The Room
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Plan 9 from Outer Space
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gigli, released in 2003, holds the record for the lowest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide gross of just $7.2 million against a production budget of $75 million.
In 1978, which film was the lowest-grossing film of the year?
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The Wiz
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Superman
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Jaws 2
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Grease
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Wiz, a musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, was the lowest-grossing film of 1978, grossing only $20.4 million worldwide against a production budget of $24 million.
Which 1984 film had the lowest gross of the year?
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Ghostbusters
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Beverly Hills Cop
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
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The Karate Kid
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, was the lowest-grossing film of 1984, grossing $90.8 million worldwide against a production budget of $8 million.
In 1995, which film was the lowest-grossing film of the year?
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Toy Story
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Batman Forever
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Apollo 13
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Die Hard with a Vengeance
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated feature film, was the lowest-grossing film of 1995, grossing $373.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $30 million.
Which 2006 film had the lowest gross of the year?
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The Da Vinci Code
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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Superman Returns
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Casino Royale
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Superman Returns, starring Brandon Routh as the titular superhero, was the lowest-grossing film of 2006, grossing $391.1 million worldwide against a production budget of $270 million.
In 2017, which film was the lowest-grossing film of the year?
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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Beauty and the Beast
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Wonder Woman
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, was the lowest-grossing film of 2017, grossing $962.1 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million.
Which 2022 film had the lowest gross of the year?
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Top Gun: Maverick
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Avatar: The Way of Water
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Jurassic World Dominion
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the sequel to the 2018 film Black Panther, was the lowest-grossing film of 2022, grossing $842.8 million worldwide against a production budget of $200 million.
In 1962, which film was the lowest-grossing film of the year?
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Lawrence of Arabia
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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The Manchurian Candidate
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The Music Man
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Manchurian Candidate, a political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, was the lowest-grossing film of 1962, grossing $2.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $2.5 million.
Which 1971 film had the lowest gross of the year?
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Dirty Harry
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The French Connection
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A Clockwork Orange
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder as the eccentric chocolatier, was the lowest-grossing film of 1971, grossing $4.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $3 million.
In 1980, which film was the lowest-grossing film of the year?
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The Empire Strikes Back
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Airplane!
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Raging Bull
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Ordinary People
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ordinary People, a drama film directed by Robert Redford, was the lowest-grossing film of 1980, grossing $54.8 million worldwide against a production budget of $6 million.
Which 1989 film had the lowest gross of the year?
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Batman
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Lethal Weapon 2
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Ghostbusters II
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ghostbusters II, the sequel to the 1984 film Ghostbusters, was the lowest-grossing film of 1989, grossing $215.4 million worldwide against a production budget of $50 million.