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In the original 1900 novel 'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, what color are Dorothy's magical slippers before they were changed for the movie?
What is the name of Quint's shark-hunting boat in the 1975 film 'Jaws'?
In 'Star Wars', what is the name of the iconic ship piloted by Han Solo and Chewbacca?
In the 1997 film 'Titanic', what specific type of rare gemstone makes up the 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace?
In 'The Matrix' (1999), what color pill does Morpheus offer Neo to learn the truth about the Matrix?
In 'Jurassic Park', the dinosaur DNA is recovered from ancient mosquitoes preserved in fossilized tree resin. What is the common name for this substance?
In 'Forrest Gump' (1994), Forrest makes a highly lucrative investment in 'some kind of fruit company'. What real-world company was it?
In 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial', what specific peanut butter candy does Elliott leave a trail of to lure E.T.?
In 'Toy Story', what is the name of the arcade and pizza restaurant where Buzz and Woody get trapped in a claw machine?
In Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 thriller 'Psycho', what is the name of the motel where Marion Crane stays?
In 'The Godfather', movie producer Jack Woltz receives a gruesome message when he wakes up with the severed head of his prized animal. What kind of animal was it?
In 'Back to the Future', exactly what speed (in miles per hour) must the DeLorean hit to travel through time?
In 'Ghostbusters' (1984), Ray Stantz accidentally chooses what giant corporate mascot as the form for Gozer the Destructor?
In 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', what four-word Spanish phrase does John Connor teach the Terminator to say before blowing up the frozen T-1000?
In the 1976 film 'Rocky', what unconventional objects does Rocky punch during his training montage inside his friend Paulie's workplace?
In the Indiana Jones film series, what specific animal does the adventurous archaeologist declare he hates?
In the 2009 film 'Avatar', the RDA corporation is mining the moon of Pandora to acquire what extremely valuable room-temperature superconductor?
In 'The Lord of the Rings', what was the Stoor Hobbit name of the creature who eventually became known as Gollum?
In Disney's 1994 animated feature 'The Lion King', Rafiki is often referred to as a baboon, but his colorful face marks him as what specific primate species?
In the 2001 animated film 'Shrek', what vegetable does the titular ogre use as a metaphor to explain that he is complex and has 'layers'?
In a famous dialogue sequence from 'Pulp Fiction', Vincent Vega tells Jules that in Paris, a Quarter Pounder is called a what?
In the 2000 film 'Gladiator', what is the first name of the betrayed Roman general played by Russell Crowe?
In the 1988 action movie 'Die Hard', John McClane fights terrorists inside what fictional Los Angeles high-rise?
In the 1980 horror film 'The Shining', Jack Torrance takes a job as the winter caretaker of what isolated hotel?
In Ridley Scott's 1979 film 'Alien', Ellen Ripley is a warrant officer aboard what commercial starship?
According to the rigid rules of 'The Plastics' in the 2004 teen comedy 'Mean Girls', on what day of the week do they wear pink?
In the 2001 comedy 'Legally Blonde', Elle Woods takes her pet Chihuahua to Harvard Law School. What is the dog's name?
In a classic line from the 1987 movie 'Dirty Dancing', Johnny Castle grabs Frances Houseman from a table and says, 'Nobody puts [what nickname] in a corner'?
According to Tyler Durden in the 1999 movie 'Fight Club', what is the very first rule of Fight Club?
In the 1990 holiday classic 'Home Alone', what is the last name of the family that leaves eight-year-old Kevin behind?
In Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight', what moniker do the disgruntled Gotham police officers use behind District Attorney Harvey Dent's back?
In the world of 'Harry Potter', students travel to school by boarding a train at what fractional platform number at King's Cross Station?
In the 2016 film 'Doctor Strange', Stephen Strange is a highly successful and arrogant doctor in what specific surgical specialty?
In 'Good Will Hunting' (1997), Matt Damon's character secretly solves complex math problems on a chalkboard while working as a janitor at what Boston-area institute?
In a chilling line from 'The Silence of the Lambs', Hannibal Lecter reveals he ate a victim's liver 'with some [what kind of beans] and a nice Chianti'?
In the 1942 film 'Casablanca', Humphrey Bogart's character, Rick Blaine, owns an upscale nightclub and gambling den. What is it called?
Complete Rhett Butler's iconic parting line from 'Gone with the Wind': 'Frankly, my dear, I don't give a...'
In 'The Sound of Music', Maria leaves the abbey to become a governess for seven children belonging to a family with what surname?
According to Julie Andrews' iconic song in the 1964 film 'Mary Poppins', what specific amount of sugar 'helps the medicine go down'?
In 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', gum-chewing champion Violet Beauregarde expands and turns into what specific fruit after trying untested chewing gum?
In 'Finding Nemo', what is the exact full address read from the diver's mask that Dory repeatedly recites?
In Pixar's 'Up', what is the first name of the 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer who accompanies Carl Fredricksen to Paradise Falls?
In the movie 'Inception', Leonardo DiCaprio's character uses a specific small object as his totem to determine reality. What is it?
In 'Top Gun', everyone calls Tom Cruise's character by his aviator callsign, 'Maverick'. What is the character's full real name?
In the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' series, Freddy Krueger attacks teenagers in their dreams wearing what custom-made weapon on his right hand?
Michael Myers' famously blank, pale mask in the original 1978 'Halloween' was created by modifying a Captain Kirk mask modeled after which famous actor?
Which beloved comedic actor starred as the adult Alan Parrish in the 1995 family adventure film 'Jumanji'?
In the 1993 comedy 'Groundhog Day', Phil Connors repeatedly wakes up to 'I Got You Babe' in what real-life Pennsylvania borough?
In 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', Ferris convinces his best friend Cameron to take his father's prized vintage red sports car on a joyride. What make of car is it?
At the beginning of Saturday detention in 'The Breakfast Club', Principal Richard Vernon assigns the students a 1,000-word essay answering what specific question?
In the movie 'Step Brothers', what is the name of the prestigious, high-stakes helicopter leasing event that Brennan and Dale help put together?
In 'Anchorman', Will Ferrell's character, Ron Burgundy, is the top-rated news reader for Channel 4 News in what specific Southern California city?
What two-word phrase is the name of male model Derek Zoolander's most famous, pouty facial expression in the 2001 comedy film 'Zoolander'?
In 'The Hangover', what former heavyweight boxing champion makes a cameo to demand the return of his stolen pet tiger?
In 'Bridesmaids', Annie takes the bridal party to an incredibly cheap local establishment for lunch, resulting in explosive food poisoning. What specific type of cuisine did they eat?
In the movie 'Superbad', Fogell attempts to buy liquor using a fake Hawaiian ID that lists his name as one single, bizarre moniker. What is it?
In the coming-of-age film 'Juno', Elliot Page's title character uses a distinctive novelty landline telephone shaped like what fast food item?
In Wes Craven's 'Scream' films, what is the accepted name of the masked identity adopted by the primary antagonist(s) in each film?
John Carpenter's 1982 film 'The Thing' follows a group of American researchers trapped with a parasitic extraterrestrial on which freezing continent?
In William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist' (1973), actress Linda Blair played the demonically possessed daughter of a famous actress. What was her character's name?
In the Batman franchise, where are most of the Dark Knight's unhinged rogues gallery imprisoned when captured?
In the 2003 film 'Elf', Buddy prepares a bizarre breakfast dish for his stepmother and half-brother consisting of maple syrup, candy, and what kind of pasta?
In the musical comedy 'Pitch Perfect', what is the name of the all-female a cappella singing group that Beca Mitchell reluctantly joins?
In 'The Devil Wears Prada', magazine editor Miranda Priestly delivers a devastating monologue detailing the exact hue of blue of her assistant's sweater. What specific shade of blue is it?
In 'La La Land', Ryan Gosling portrays a struggling musician in Los Angeles who is determined to save traditional music by opening his own what?
In Guy Ritchie's fast-paced 2000 crime comedy 'Snatch', the central macGuffin that various gangsters, bookies, and thieves are trying to obtain is an 86-carat what?
In 'The Shawshank Redemption', Andy Dufresne uses a large poster of which glamorous 1940s actress to cover the hole he is digging in his cell wall first?
Which veteran actor delivers the explosive line 'You can't handle the truth!' while on the witness stand in 'A Few Good Men'?
In the 1995 space docudrama 'Apollo 13', Tom Hanks stars as the real-life mission commander. What is the astronaut's name?
In the survival film 'Cast Away', Tom Hanks' character paints a face in blood on a volleyball and gives it what name based on its manufacturer?
In 'Catch Me If You Can', what is the full name of the real-life teenage con artist famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio?
In the 1999 thriller 'The Sixth Sense', Haley Joel Osment plays an eight-year-old boy plagued by ghosts. What is his character's first name?
In 'Men in Black', agents use a flash-producing, wand-like device to wipe the memories of citizens who witness alien activity. What is it called?
In the Coen Brothers' cult classic 'The Big Lebowski', what creamy cocktail made with vodka and Kahlúa is The Dude's favorite beverage?
Despite being named after a city in North Dakota, the majority of the 1996 movie 'Fargo' actually takes place in which snowy neighboring U.S. state?
Mel Gibson famously screams 'Freedom!' while playing what legendary Scottish rebel in the 1995 film 'Braveheart'?
In 'Mad Max: Fury Road', Furiosa betrays a tyrannical warlord to free his 'Five Wives'. What is this terrifying leader's title/name?
In 'Grease', Danny Zuko races Crater Face in a dangerous drag race at Thunder Road. What is the name of Crater Face's rival gang?
The storyline of Cher Horowitz matchmaking in Beverly Hills in the 1995 comedy 'Clueless' is a modern retelling of what Jane Austen novel?
In 'The Princess Bride', the arrogant criminal Vizzini repeatedly exclaims what six-syllable word when his plans go awry?
In 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', King Arthur enters a hilariously gruesome duel with what specific knight who guards a small bridge in the woods?
Early in Hayao Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away', young Chihiro is horrified to discover that a witch's curse has turned her gluttonous parents into what kind of farm animals?
In 'Schindler's List', Oskar Schindler is deeply affected after spotting a little girl walking through the ghetto liquidation wearing a coat of what color?
In Steven Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan', Matt Damon portrays the titular paratrooper who loses all three of his brothers. What is his character's first name?
Ray Liotta narrates and stars in 'Goodfellas', famously saying 'As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.' Which real-life mobster is he playing?
Who played the lonely and descending-into-madness Vietnam veteran Travis Bickle in Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver'?
In Ridley Scott's sci-fi neo-noir 'Blade Runner', Rick Deckard is tasked with hunting rogue Nexus-6 models of synthetic humans known by what term?
In the 'Terminator' movies, the future war against machines is caused when what specific artificial intelligence defense network becomes self-aware?
Complete Arnold Schwarzenegger's heavily accented and iconic command from the 1987 film 'Predator': 'Get to the...'
In 'Speed', a vengeful extortionist rigs a Los Angeles public bus with a bomb that will arm once the bus hits 50 mph, and detonate if it drops below what exact speed?
In 'The Truman Show', Jim Carrey plays a man who unknowingly lives his entire life on a giant television set designed as an idyllic island town. What is the town's name?
At the climax of 'Dead Poets Society', Robin Williams' students show their loyalty by standing on their desks and reciting what famous four-word Walt Whitman quote?
The plot of the 2008 Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' unfolds through flashbacks as Jamal is interrogated while appearing as a contestant on what globally famous game show?
To convince her reclusive father to travel the world, the title character in 'Amélie' gives an airline stewardess friend what specific yard ornament to take pictures with abroad?
In Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite', the Kim family must quickly clean the house and prepare an instant noodle dish topped with sirloin. How was this dish named in the English subtitles?
In the 2022 film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', the chaotic antagonist Jobu Tupaki creates an apocalyptic, universe-destroying singularity in the shape of what specific baked good?
What is the name of the secretive, vibranium-rich African nation ruled by King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
In the world of Marvel's Spider-Man, what is the name of the notoriously anti-vigilante newspaper run by J. Jonah Jameson?
In DC Comics and the 2017 film 'Wonder Woman', what is the name of the hidden island of warrior women where Diana Prince was raised?
Before he was rocketed to Earth and adopted by the Kents as Clark, what was Superman's original Kryptonian birth name?
In the original 1900 novel 'The Wizard of Oz', what color are Dorothy's magical slippers?
What is the name of Quint's shark-hunting boat in the 1975 film 'Jaws'?
In 'Star Wars', what is the name of the Corellian light freighter famously piloted by Han Solo?
In the 1997 film 'Titanic', what type of gemstone is the 'Heart of the Ocean'?
In 'The Matrix' (1999), which pill must Neo take to stay in Wonderland and see how deep the rabbit hole goes?
In 'Jurassic Park' (1993), scientists extract dinosaur DNA from mosquitoes trapped in what substance?
In 'Forrest Gump' (1994), what fruit company does Forrest say he invested in, which actually turns out to be a massive tech corporation?
In the 1982 film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial', what brand of candy does Elliott use to lure E.T. into his house?
In 'Toy Story' (1995), what is the name of the space-themed pizza restaurant that Andy visits?
In Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960), what is the name of the isolated roadside establishment run by Norman?
In 'The Godfather' (1972), movie producer Jack Woltz wakes up to find the severed head of what animal in his bed?
In 'Back to the Future' (1985), how fast must the DeLorean travel to achieve time travel?
In 'Ghostbusters' (1984), what giant, fictional corporate mascot attacks New York City at the film's climax?
In 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', what Spanish phrase does John Connor teach the Terminator to say?
In 'Rocky' (1976), what does Rocky Balboa use as punching bags while training in a meat-packing plant?
In 'The Dark Knight' (2008), what cruel nickname is given to District Attorney Harvey Dent by the police force?
In the 'Harry Potter' film series, what platform at King's Cross Station does the Hogwarts Express depart from?
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, before gaining mystical powers, what specific type of medical specialist was Dr. Stephen Strange?
In 'Good Will Hunting' (1997), Will works as a janitor at which prestigious university?
In 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), what type of beans does Hannibal Lecter famously say he ate with a census taker's liver and a nice Chianti?
In the 1942 classic 'Casablanca', what is the name of Humphrey Bogart's nightclub?
In 'Gone with the Wind' (1939), what is the final word of Rhett Butler's famous parting line to Scarlett O'Hara?
In the 1965 musical film 'The Sound of Music', what is the last name of the Austrian singing family?
In 'Mary Poppins' (1964), what helps the medicine go down according to the famous song?
In 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (1971), Violet Beauregarde turns into a giant version of what fruit?
In Pixar's 'Finding Nemo', what specific address does Dory repeat to remember where Nemo was taken?
In the 2009 Pixar film 'Up', what is the name of the eager Wilderness Explorer who accidentally stows away on Carl's floating house?
In Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' (2010), what object does Dom Cobb use as a 'totem' to check if he is awake or dreaming?
In the 1986 action film 'Top Gun', what is the real name of Tom Cruise's character, callsign 'Maverick'?
In 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', what iconic weapon does the dream-killer Freddy Krueger wield on his right hand?
In John Carpenter's 1978 horror film 'Halloween', the killer's iconic white mask is actually an altered mask of which real-life actor?
In the 1995 film 'Jumanji', what actor played the adult Alan Parrish, who had been trapped in the board game for 26 years?
In 'Groundhog Day' (1993), Bill Murray plays a weatherman trapped in a time loop in which Pennsylvania town?
In 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', what highly prized classic car belongs to Cameron's father?
In 'The Breakfast Club' (1985), the five students are assigned to write an essay explaining what?
In the holiday comedy 'Elf' (2003), Buddy makes breakfast for his new family by pouring maple syrup over what savory food?
In the 2008 comedy 'Step Brothers', Brennan and Dale end up successfully organizing and performing at an event for their father's company. What is the event called?
In 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' (2004), Ron acts as the lead news anchor for what California city?
In the 2001 comedy 'Zoolander', what is the name of Derek Zoolander's signature modeling look?
In 'The Hangover' (2009), the guys wake up in their trashed Las Vegas hotel suite to find a tiger in the bathroom. Which famous person does the tiger belong to?
In 'Bridesmaids' (2011), the bridal party suffers severe food poisoning after eating at what type of restaurant before visiting an upscale dress shop?
In the 2007 comedy 'Superbad', what is the single ridiculous name printed on Fogell's fake Hawaiian driver's license?
In the 2007 indie comedy 'Juno', what specific food item is the protagonist's novelty landline phone shaped like?
In the slasher franchise 'Scream', what colloquial name is given to the various killers who adopt the signature black robe and white mask?
In John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror film 'The Thing', on which continent does a shapeshifting alien terrorize an isolated research facility?
In the mythos of Superman, what is the superhero's birth name given to him by his parents on his home planet?
In 'Pitch Perfect' (2012), Beca Mitchell joins a collegiate, all-female a cappella group known by what name?
In 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006), Miranda Priestly famously dresses down Andy Sachs for mocking the fashion industry, explaining that Andy's lumpy sweater is not just blue, but what specific shade?
In the 2016 musical 'La La Land', Ryan Gosling's character, Sebastian, is deeply passionate about opening his own what?
In Guy Ritchie's 2000 crime film 'Snatch', multiple groups of criminals violently intersect over the hunt for a massive stolen what?
In 'The Shawshank Redemption', which classic Hollywood actress is featured on the first poster Andy Dufresne hangs in his cell to hide his escape tunnel?
In the courtroom drama 'A Few Good Men' (1992), who famously yells the line 'You can't handle the truth!'?
In 'Apollo 13' (1995), Tom Hanks delivers the famous line 'Houston, we have a problem.' What was his character's name?
In 'Cast Away' (2000), what brand name serves as the name for Chuck Noland's beloved volleyball companion?
In 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002), Leonardo DiCaprio plays a young con artist who poses as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer. What is his character's name?
In the 1973 horror classic 'The Exorcist', what is the name of the 12-year-old girl who becomes possessed by a demon?
In M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Sixth Sense', what is the name of the young boy who 'sees dead people'?
In 'Men in Black' (1997), what is the name of the device Agents J and K use to erase the memories of civilian witnesses?
In 'The Big Lebowski' (1998), what is Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski's cocktail of choice?
In the 1996 film 'Fargo', pregnant police chief Marge Gunderson tracks down bumbling criminals. In what US state does the movie primarily take place?
In the 1995 epic 'Braveheart', Mel Gibson directs and stars as which real-life 13th-century Scottish warrior?
In 'Mad Max: Fury Road', what is the name of the terrifying, mask-wearing cult leader of the Citadel?
In the 1978 musical film 'Grease', what is the name of the rival gang that challenges the T-Birds to a drag race?
The 1995 teen comedy 'Clueless' is a loose, modern adaptation of which classic Jane Austen novel?
In 'The Princess Bride' (1987), what word does Vizzini constantly repeat, leading Inigo Montoya to say, 'I do not think it means what you think it means'?
In 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975), which character suffers having all of his limbs chopped off by King Arthur but insists it's 'just a flesh wound'?
In the Studio Ghibli classic 'Spirited Away' (2001), what are Chihiro's parents magically transformed into after they eat the spirit food?
In Steven Spielberg's heavily black-and-white film 'Schindler's List' (1993), what is the only color that appears prominently on a specific item of clothing?
In the 1998 World War II film 'Saving Private Ryan', what is Private Ryan's first name?
In Martin Scorsese's 'Goodfellas' (1990), whose real-life story of rising through the mob ranks does the film follow?
In 'Taxi Driver' (1976), what legendary actor famously ad-libbed the line 'You talkin' to me?' in front of a mirror?
In 'Blade Runner' (1982), what is the term used for the bioengineered synthetic humans that Harrison Ford's character hunts down?
In the 'Terminator' franchise, what is the name of the rogue artificial intelligence system that initiates a nuclear holocaust against humanity?
In 'Predator' (1987), Arnold Schwarzenegger's character famously yells out 'Get to the...' what?
In the 1994 action movie 'Speed', what speed must the rigged city bus maintain to prevent a bomb from exploding?
In 'The Truman Show' (1998), what is the name of the massive, dome-enclosed artificial town where Truman lives?
In 'Dead Poets Society' (1989), the students stand on their desks and address their teacher using the first line of a famous Walt Whitman poem. What is it?
In 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008), Jamal Malik is competing on the Indian version of which popular game show?
In the 2001 French romantic comedy 'Amélie', what yard decoration does Amélie steal from her father and send around the world to be photographed in front of landmarks?
In the 2019 Oscar-winning thriller 'Parasite', what specific comfort-food dish is hastily prepared with expensive sirloin steak for the wealthy Park family?
In 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022), the omniversal threat Jobu Tupaki places all of her desires, dreams, and despair onto what specific food item to create a black hole?
In Marvel's 'Black Panther' (2018), what fictional, isolationist African nation is secretly the most technologically advanced country in the world?
In Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' (2002), what is the name of the newspaper where Peter Parker sells his photos of Spider-Man?
In the 2017 film 'Wonder Woman', Diana Prince is princess of the Amazons. What is the name of her hidden island home?
In the world of Batman, what is the name of the psychiatric hospital that houses many of Gotham City's criminally insane villains?
In 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', what animal is Indiana Jones famously terrified of?
In James Cameron's 'Avatar' (2009), what is the name of the highly valuable mineral being mined on Pandora?
In 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, what was Gollum's original name before he was corrupted by the One Ring?
In Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994), what type of animal is Rafiki?
In the movie 'Shrek' (2001), what food does Shrek use to explain to Donkey that ogres have layers?
In 'Pulp Fiction', what does Vincent Vega say a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is called in Paris?
In the 2000 film 'Gladiator', what is the name of Russell Crowe's character, a Roman general who is sold into slavery?
In 'Die Hard' (1988), what is the name of the Los Angeles skyscraper where the Christmas party is held?
In Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining', what is the name of the isolated Colorado hotel where the Torrance family stays?
In the 1979 sci-fi horror film 'Alien', what is the name of the commercial towing spaceship the crew serves on?
In 'Mean Girls' (2004), what day of the week do 'The Plastics' strictly wear pink?
In 'Legally Blonde', what is the name of Elle Woods' beloved Chihuahua?
In 'Dirty Dancing' (1987), Patrick Swayze's character famously declares, 'Nobody puts ___ in a corner.'
What is the first rule of Fight Club in the 1999 movie 'Fight Club'?
In 'Home Alone' (1990), what is Kevin's last name?
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