Posts tagged with Directors

Which legendary director voiced Unicron in "The Transformers: The Movie"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 26, 2024

The 1986 movie "The Transformers: The Movie" needed someone truly intimidating to voice their planet-eating villain. Which filmmaking legend spent his last days recording lines as a mechanical space monster?

Who directed "Raging Bull"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 16, 2024

In "Raging Bull," a boxer's ego tears his life apart while the camera catches every brutal moment in gorgeous black and white. Which director was able to bring this story to life?

What fake title was used to hide the filming of "Return of the Jedi"?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 18, 2024

When filming the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, LucasFilm needed a way to throw off rabid fans and keep costs from skyrocketing. What was the fake title used to disguise "Return of the Jedi"?

Which famous director served as executive producer of "Animaniacs"?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 14, 2024

In 1993, Warner Bros. Animation took a wild swing at reviving their cartoon legacy and released "Animaniacs" to the world. Which Hollywood director stepped in to produce one of the most innovative animated series of the '90s?

Who was the only actor to play the same role in both the film and TV versions of "Alice"?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 1, 2024

Explore "Alice" from Scorsese's film to TV hit. Greasy spoon drama, sassy waitresses, and a trivia stumper: Who's the only actor in both versions?

After Jaws in 1975, when was the next time Steven Spielberg and Roy Scheider worked together?

By Nerdy Trivia | May 22, 2024

It’s hard to believe that we’re coming up on 50 years of Jaws, but hell, that’s where we are. Steven Spielberg doesn’t wear those short shorts anymore, but it’s incredible to think that the dude who essentially willed the summer blockbuster into existence back in 1975 is still out there making movies. Of course, the movie wouldn’t have worked so well without Roy Scheider’s standout performance, under the guidance of the young Spielberg. And it was destiny that brought them together — Scheider o

What famous director that exploded in the ‘90s is a huge Xena: Warrior Princess fan?

By Nerdy Trivia | May 8, 2024

Xena was originally supposed to die. As a recurring character on the ‘90s syndicated fantasy TV series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena was originally slated to be killed off during her third appearance on the show. But not only did producers pay attention to her rising popularity and save her, they created an entire spin-off just for the warrior princess. Played by Lucy Lawless, Xena’s story is one of redemption as she seeks to use her incredible fighting skills to protect the defensel

How did George Miller raise the money to make the original Mad Max in 1979?

By Nerdy Trivia | April 17, 2024

If there’s ever an apocalyptic event, and I’m around for it, AND I survive it, you can bet on one thing: I’ll immediately start wearing a leather vest with spikes on it and find a late ‘70s muscle car to drive around. 1979’s Mad Max, which takes place “a few years from now” according to the opening, is one of those movies that executed the hell out of an incredibly strong vision. Director George Miller and producer Byron Kennedy essentially invented an entire genre, and hell, they’re still putt

Who directed the music video for Michael Jackson's "Bad"?

By Classic Nerd | April 2, 2024

What's the best way to prove to a criminal that you're not scared of them and despite the fact you went to a private school you're still bad? That's right, get together with a group of your best buds and start dancing like hell. That's more or less the premise of the iconic music video for one of the most iconic songs of all time, "Bad" from Michael Jackson. Released in 1987, hitting number one, and ultimately going platinum (and currently streamed more than ~330 million times on Spotify), this

Who was offered to direct The Godfather before Francis Ford Coppola?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 21, 2024

The Godfather is one of those movies that you know multiple lines from and can recite several scenes by heart even if you've never seen it. It's widely regarded not only as one of the best mafia movies ever made, but one of the best movies ever made period. The 1972 film cemented Francis Ford Coppola as one of the great American directors — yet he very nearly didn't direct it. He wasn't even the studio's first choice. It's hard to imagine this movie holding the place it does in cinematic histor

What director did Ed Harris allegedly punch in the face?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 23, 2024

How mad have you ever been at your boss? Now imagine you get paid millions of dollars for a project that lasts a few months, but your boss tells you what to do while speaking through a megaphone. Also imagine you're legendary actor Ed Harris, who's appeared in over 70 movies, has won multiple Golden Globes, and has four Academy Award nominations to his name. Your boss is telling you to do something you REALLY don't want to do. What's your reaction? Allegedly, it's punching your boss in the fac

Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 19, 2023

Recently turning 30, The Nightmare Before Christmas initially confused audiences who weren't sure if it was about Halloween or Christmas and whether it was for kids or adults. At least that's the story that circulates in the darkest corners of the internet. While it's true Disney wasn't sure what to make of the movie (so much so it was initially released under the Touchstone Pictures name), it ended up with the rare double whammy — being successful both upon its release (earning over $100 milli

Steven Spielberg digitally replaced rifles with walkie-talkies in which of his classic movies?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 20, 2023

There are few — if any — directors that can match the number of all-time classic movies as Steven Spielberg. This dude just knows how to make movies that people want to watch, and not just once but over and over again. Hell, he essentially invented the concept of the summer blockbuster. But even the great Spielberg can be prone to wanting to go back and make a few tweaks when given the chance. In which movie did he replace weapons with walkie-talkies upon revisiting? Click START to answer.

Who was originally going to direct Apocalypse Now?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 2, 2023

Francis Ford Coppola is often cited as one of the best directors to ever get behind the camera. But he wasn't originally supposed to be the director. Who was?

How many dives has James Cameron made to the Titanic?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 7, 2023

When there's a breaking news story that has the nation captivated, it's best to go to an expert, which is probably going to be ... James Cameron? Well, if it has anything to do with deep-sea submersibles, and particularly with the wreckage of the Titanic, then damn straight you talk to James Cameron. There aren't many other people in the world who have spent as much time as the famous director visiting the infamous ship's wreckage at the bottom of the sea. We all know Cameron's been there at l