Posts tagged with Movies

Universal Fan Fest Nights Brings Comic-Con Vibes to Hollywood Backlot

By Classic Nerd | January 29, 2025

Universal Studios Hollywood launches after-hours fan event featuring Star Trek, D&D, anime experiences, and exclusive access to movie sets.

Name the movie: "Give my daughter the shot!"

By Nerdy Trivia | January 29, 2025

One of Hollywood's most memorable on-screen meltdowns came in 1983 and happened at a nurses' station. Which Oscar-winning film features this unforgettable maternal demand?

Who is Peter Parker's boss in Spider-Man?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 27, 2025

Between dodging supervillains and meeting rent, Parker has to deal with a newspaper editor who screams about deadlines and Spider-Man in the same breath.

What was Pixar's first feature film?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 25, 2025

While Disney and Don Bluth were duking it out with hand-drawn masterpieces, a bunch of computer nerds had a different idea. Former Lucasfilm employees and Steve Jobs created Pixar. What was their first full-length movie?

What were the ancient aliens in "The Fifth Element" called?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 22, 2025

In Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi spectacle "The Fifth Element," mysterious beings left behind temples, weapons, and a warning about evil returning. What were these golden-armored space visitors called?

Who was the first person to voice Winnie the Pooh?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 18, 2025

Disney needed someone special to voice Winnie the Pooh. Someone with that perfect mix of gentle charm and childlike wonder. Which unique voice brought the silly old bear to life?

What NYC deli was featured in "When Harry Met Sally"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 14, 2025

That infamous "I'll have what she's having" from "When Harry Met Sally" made film history and turned a Manhattan deli into an instant tourist destination. Which historic New York City delicatessen played host to this iconic scene?

What is the name of the clown in Stephen King's "IT"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 13, 2025

In 1986, Stephen King created a shapeshifting monster that made countless readers never look at circus performers the same way again. What's the name of this infamous dancing clown in Stephen King's "IT"?

How much money does Dr. Evil demand in the first Austin Powers movie?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 11, 2025

In "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," Dr. Evil returns from a 30-year deep freeze to find his criminal empire has become a legitimate business worth billions. How much does he demand from the UN?

What color were Dorothy’s ruby slippers originally in “The Wizard of Oz” books?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

Everyone knows the dazzling ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz." Nearly 90 years later, it's practically a celebrity in its own right. But ruby isn't what author L. Frank Baum had in mind. What color were the slippers that carried Dorothy home in the original book?

What was “Alien” originally titled?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

"Alien" stands as one of cinema's greatest horror achievements, but this groundbreaking film almost premiered under a completely different name. What was the original title for the sci-fi masterpiece?

What was the first movie Johnny Depp appeared in?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 7, 2025

Back in the '80s Johnny Depp was just another guitarist playing LA clubs with his band The Kids. Which movie kicked off his reluctant acting career?

Who was the only actor in "The Lord of the Rings" to meet J.R.R. Tolkien?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 3, 2025

When Peter Jackson assembled his cast for "The Lord of the Rings," most had only read Tolkien's books. But only one actor could claim they'd actually met the master of Middle-earth himself. Which member of Jackson's cast had this unique connection?

What are the bikes in "Tron" called?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 2, 2025

In 1982's "TRON," those glowing motorcycles zoomed through a digital arena leaving walls of light behind them, but what were they called?

What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" follows the spacecraft Discovery One as it embarks on a mysterious deep space mission. Where exactly was this groundbreaking vessel headed?