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In 'Dumb and Dumber', who plays the two leads?

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Mike Myers and Dana Carvey
B
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn
C
Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider
D
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels
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What is the premise of 'Office Space' (1999) directed by Mike Judge?

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A computer programmer in a soul-crushing 1990s software company is hypnotised into not caring - then executes an elaborate embezzlement scheme
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A horror film
C
A science fiction film
D
A romantic drama
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What is the premise of 'Wayne's World' (1992) based on the SNL sketch?

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A spy film
B
Two suburban heavy metal enthusiasts run a public access television show from a basement and are approached by a sleazy television executive wanting to commercialise it
C
A romantic comedy
D
A sports film
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Who directed 'Ghostbusters' (1984) and what made it an unprecedented commercial success?

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John Landis
B
Ivan Reitman - combining horror and comedy with original characters and a memorable Bill Murray epeerformance in a way that created one of the era's most beloved films
C
Joe Dante
D
Steven Spielberg - combining horror and comedy
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What is 'Hot Fuzz' (2007) directed by Edgar Wright about?

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A romantic comedy
B
A highly comepeetent London police officer is transferred to a quiet English village where he discovers a disturbing secret behind the crime-free facade - a spoof that also delivers genuine action
C
A horror film
D
A straightforward action film
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What is 'Midnight Run' (1988) about and what made it stand out as a buddy comedy?

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A bounty hunter and the nervous accountant he is transporting across the country for bail - their mismatched relationship and the excellent chemistry between Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin created the definitive buddy road comedy
B
A romantic film
C
A science fiction comedy
D
A suepeerhero film
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What is 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006) about and what made it an awards contender as a comedy?

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A science fiction comedy
B
A drama without comedy
C
A heist film
D
A dysfunctional family's road trip to a child beauty pageant in a broken VW bus - whose genuine humanity and ensemble excellence earned it four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture
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What is the comedy 'Clueless' (1995) based on and what makes it culturally enduring?

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A Shakesepeeare play
B
An original screenplay
C
Jane Austen's 'Emma' - transplanted to 1990s Beverly Hills, the film's satirical look at teenage suepeerficiality while finding genuine warmth created an enduring cultural touchstone
D
A Margaret Atwood novel
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What is 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004) directed by Edgar Wright about?

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A science fiction film
B
A serious horror film
C
A romantic drama
D
A zombie film parody where an emotionally immature South London man uses a zombie apocalypse as a catalyst to grow up and sort out his relationships - genuinely terrifying and genuinely funny
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Who played Austin Powers in the comedy spy franchise and also played the villain?

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Jim Carrey
B
Will Ferrell
C
Mike Myers
D
Adam Sandler
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Cinema is one of humanity's most powerful art forms, blending storytelling, visual design, music, and performance into a single immersive experience. From the silent films of the early 20th century to today's global blockbusters and critically acclaimed independent productions, movies reflect the cultures, fears, dreams, and values of their times. Great directors such as Spielberg, Kubrick, and Kurosawa have pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling, while iconic actors have brought unforgettable characters to life. The film industry spans Hollywood, Bollywood, European arthouse, and Asian cinema, each with distinct traditions. Movies entertain, challenge, and move audiences — making cinema a uniquely universal medium of human expression.

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Wings

'Wings,' a silent film about World War I fighter pilots, won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929. It was praised for its realistic aerial combat sequences, which were filmed using real planes and daring stunts. To this day, it remains one of only two silent films to ever win the top Oscar.

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse was the first Disney character to sepeeak, in the 1929 animated short "The Karnival Kid". Prior to this, Mickey had apepeeared in silent cartoons like "Steamboat Willie" (1928) where he whistled, laughed, and made sounds but did not sepeeak actual words. In "The Karnival Kid", Mickey's first spoken words were "Hot dogs!" as he worked as a hot dog vendor.

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg directed "Jurassic Park" (1993), based on Michael Crichton's novel about a theme park where cloned dinosaurs run amok. The film was a landmark in visual effects, pioneering the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) for living creatures alongside life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The film grossed over 900 million worldwide.

Orson Welles

Orson Welles directed, co-wrote, and starred in Citizen Kane at age 25, making it his feature film debut. Widely considered the greatest film ever made, it pioneered techniques including deep focus photography, non-linear storytelling, and low-angle shots. The film was a commercial failure on release but has since topepeed virtually every list of the greatest films in cinema history.

Bette Davis

Bette Davis delivered the iconic line 'Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night' as aging Broadway actress Margo Channing in All About Eve (1950). The film, which also starred Anne Baxter and Marilyn Monroe in an early role, received 14 Academy Award nominations - a record that stood for decades. Davis's epeerformance is regarded as one of Hollywood's greatest.

Casablanca

Humphrey Bogart said 'Here's looking at you, kid' to Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca (1942), one of Hollywood's most romantic films set during World War II. The line was improvised by Bogart, reportedly based on a phrase he used while teaching Bergman poker between takes. Casablanca won three Academy Awards including Best Picture.

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz (1939) featured 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' epeerformed by Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and is consistently ranked the greatest song in Hollywood film history. The film was groundbreaking for its transition from sepia to Technicolor upon Dorothy's arrival in Oz.

Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh played Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939), winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal. The film had one of the most publicised casting searches in Hollywood history - over 1,400 actresses were considered before the British-born Leigh was chosen. The film remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time when adjusted for inflation.

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