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February 2014
News and pop quizzes from your American Film Institute.
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PLACE THE FACE
Drag the headshot below into the correct film poster from one of the artist's movies and the name of the artist will appear below.
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Ben Gazzara (1930-2012) played the accused in the 1959 film with James Stewart and Lee Remick directed by Otto Preminger.
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2.27.14: IT’S JOANNE WOODWARD’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
What was Woodward's character's profession in RACHEL, RACHEL (1968)?
Correct! Woodward was nominated for an Oscar® for her performance.
Incorrect. The correct answer is school teacher. Woodward was nominated for an Oscar® for her performance.
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WHAT COLOR IS IT?
Here's Jane Fonda emerging from the subway in KLUTE (1971). What color is the round number 6 subway line sign?
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THREE-FILM MONTE
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WHATSISNAME?
Name the theater critic played by George Sanders in ALL ABOUT EVE.
Correct! Sanders won the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1950 film.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Addison DeWitt. Sanders won the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1950 film.
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WHAT'S THAT FROM?
Name the movie that includes the following dialogue.
"My dear, never let anyone tell you to be ashamed of your figure!"
Correct! As Captain Gregg, Rex Harrison says this to Gene Tierney in the 1947 film written by Philip Dunne from the novel by R. A. Dick.
Incorrect. The correct answer is THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR. As Captain Gregg, Rex Harrison says this to Gene Tierney in the 1947 film written by Philip Dunne from the novel by R. A. Dick.
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2.22.14: IT’S JONATHAN DEMME’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the film for which Demme won the Academy Award® for Best Director.
Correct! The 1991 film won a total of five Oscars® that year, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published.
Incorrect. The correct answer is THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. The 1991 film won a total of five Oscars® that year, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published.
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2.21.14: IT’S ALAN RICKMAN’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Which American president has the English-born Rickman portrayed on screen?
Correct! He played the 40th President of the United States in LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER. Jane Fonda played First Lady Nancy Reagan in the 2013 film.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Ronald Reagan. He played the 40th President of the United States in LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER. Jane Fonda played First Lady Nancy Reagan in the 2013 film.
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2.20.14: IT’S SIDNEY POITIER’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the first of the nine films Poitier has directed.
Correct! He also starred as Buck with Harry Belafonte as Preacher in the 1972 film.
Incorrect. The correct answer is BUCK AND THE PREACHER. He also starred as Buck with Harry Belafonte as Preacher in the 1972 film.
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2.19.14: IT’S JEFF DANIELS’ BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the film sequel that Jeff Daniels is currently filming.
Correct! Daniels reprises the dunce-like role of Harry Dunne in the new film, set 20 years after the 1994 original.
Incorrect. The correct answer is DUMB AND DUMBER TO. Daniels reprises the dunce-like role of Harry Dunne in the new film, set 20 years after the 1994 original.
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2.18.14: IT’S JOHN TRAVOLTA’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the film in which Travolta plays a woman.
Correct! Travolta plays Edna Turnblad, Tracy's mom, in the 2007 movie based on the Broadway musical.
Incorrect. The correct answer is HAIRSPRAY. Travolta plays Edna Turnblad, Tracy's mom, in the 2007 movie based on the Broadway musical.
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2.17.14: IT’S HAL HOLBROOK’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the film for which Holbrook was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar®.
Correct! In the 2007 film, Holbrook plays the leatherworking mentor of a young man bound for Alaska.
Incorrect. The correct answer is INTO THE WILD. In the 2007 film, Holbrook plays the leatherworking mentor of a young man bound for Alaska.
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WHAT'S THAT FROM?
Name the movie that includes the following dialogue.
"That's the nice thing about the world, my friend: People."
Correct! Danny Kaye speaks the good-natured line as the title character in the 1952 screenplay by Moss Hart.
Incorrect. The correct answer is HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN. Danny Kaye speaks the good-natured line as the title character in the 1952 screenplay by Moss Hart.
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PLACE THE FACE
Drag the headshot below into the correct film poster from one of the artist's movies and the name of the artist will appear below.
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Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993), the daughter of a Dutch baroness, played a princess in the 1953 film co-starring Gregory Peck.)
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IT’S VALENTINE’S DAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the #1 romantic comedy on AFI'S 10 TOP 10 LIST.
Correct! The 1931 classic film is written, directed and stars Charlie Chaplin. The complete list is available here.
Incorrect. The correct answer is CITY LIGHTS. The 1931 classic film is written, directed and stars Charlie Chaplin. The complete list is available here.
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2.13.14: IT’S KIM NOVAK’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the 1965 film in which Novak played the title role.
Correct! Novak played Moll in the film adaptation of Daniel Dafoe's 1722 novel about the British adventuress.
Incorrect. The correct answer is THE AMOROUS ADVENTURES OF MOLL FLANDERS. Novak played Moll in the film adaptation of Daniel Dafoe's 1722 novel about the British adventuress.
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2.12.14: IT’S JOSH BROLIN’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the short film for which Brolin earned both director and screenwriter credits.
Correct! The 15-minute film from 2008 stars his daughter, Eden Brolin.
Incorrect. The correct answer is X. The 15-minute film from 2008 stars his daughter, Eden Brolin.
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2.11.14: IT’S JENNIFER ANISTON’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the movie in which Aniston plays a dentist.
Correct! As Dr. Julia Harris, DDS, Aniston makes unwelcome sexual advances toward her assistant Dale played by Charlie Day in the 2011 film.
Incorrect. The correct answer is HORRIBLE BOSSES. As Dr. Julia Harris, DDS, Aniston makes unwelcome sexual advances toward her assistant Dale played by Charlie Day in the 2011 film.
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2.10.14: IT’S LAURA DERN’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Name the film for which Dern was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Correct! Dern played the title role, a depression-era housemaid, in the 1991 film directed by Martha Coolidge.
Incorrect. The correct answer is RAMBLING ROSE. Dern played the title role, a depression-era housemaid, in the 1991 film directed by Martha Coolidge.
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2.9.14: IT’S JOE PESCI’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
Ten years before winning the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor in GOODFELLAS, Pesci was nominated for the same award in what film?
Correct! Pesci played Joey, boxer Jake LaMotta’s brother and sparring partner.
Incorrect. The correct answer is RAGING BULL. Pesci played Joey, boxer Jake LaMotta’s brother and sparring partner.
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2.8.14: IT’S COMPOSER JOHN WILLIAMS’ BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
For which film did Williams win his first of five Oscars®?
Correct! Williams first Oscar® was for Best Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score for the film version of the Broadway musical composed by Jerry Bock.
Incorrect. The correct answer is FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Williams first Oscar® was for Best Music, Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score for the film version of the Broadway musical composed by Jerry Bock.
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2.7.14: IT’S JAMES SPADER’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
What is the profession of Spader's character W. N. Bilbo in LINCOLN?
Correct! He offers patronage jobs to lame duck Democrats in Congress in exchange for their votes in support of the 13th Amendment.
Incorrect. The correct answer is lobbyist. He offers patronage jobs to lame duck Democrats in Congress in exchange for their votes in support of the 13th Amendment.
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2.6.14: IT’S RIP TORN’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
What is Torn's characters name in the MEN IN BLACK series?
Correct! He is the Chief Agent of the MIB, charged with concealing and controlling alien life on Earth.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Zed. He is the Chief Agent of the MIB, charged with concealing and controlling alien life on Earth.
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2.5.14: IT’S LAURA LINNEY’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
In THE TRUMAN SHOW, what is Linney's character Meryl doing in her wedding photograph?
Correct! This deepens Truman's suspicions.
Incorrect. The correct answer is that she is crossing her fingers. This deepens Truman's suspicions.
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2.4.14: IT’S GEORGE ROMERO’S BIRTHDAY! LET’S CELEBRATE WITH A SCREEN TEST!
In what year did Romero release NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD?
Correct! Romero has directed six films with "Dead" in the title.
Incorrect. The correct answer is 1968. Romero has directed six films with "Dead" in the title.
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WHAT'S THAT FROM?
Name the movie that includes the following dialogue.
"I drink your milk shake! I drink it up!"
Correct! Daniel Day-Lewis speaks this memorable line describing oil drilling as Daniel Plainview in director Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 screenplay.
Incorrect. The correct answer is THERE WILL BE BLOOD. Daniel Day-Lewis speaks this memorable line describing oil drilling as Daniel Plainview in director Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 screenplay.
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Charlotte Rampling made her film debut in Richard Lester's THE KNACK…AND HOW TO GET IT. She played Helen Grayle, the seductive wife of an invalid in Dick Richards' FAREWELL, MY LOVELY.
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VIEW 2013 AFI AWARDS HONOREES ON VIDEO ALMANAC
On January 10, AFI celebrated the 2013 class of AFI Awards honorees with a luncheon at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills. A talented group of actors, directors, writers and producers mixed and mingled at the event, celebrating programs that impact our culture with creative excellence.
This year we invite you to join the celebration with the debut of our AFI Awards video almanac. You can watch it here. Bringing an intimate voice to the AFI Awards, watch Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amy Adams, Oscar Isaac, Bruce Dern and dozens of other artists as they reflect on their experience as members of the winning creative ensembles. We are thrilled to share with you the reflections of the filmmakers and television artists responsible for the stories that shaped 2013. Please join us at AFI.com to watch our debut event.
Here are the official jury selections, and we think you'll agree that 2013 featured an outstanding assemblage of superb film and television viewing experiences:
AFI MOVIES OF THE YEAR
12 YEARS A SLAVE
AMERICAN HUSTLE
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
FRUITVALE STATION
GRAVITY
HER
INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS
NEBRASKA
SAVING MR. BANKS
THE WOLF OF WALL STREETAFI TV PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR
THE AMERICANS
BREAKING BAD
GAME OF THRONES
THE GOOD WIFE
HOUSE OF CARDS
MAD MEN
MASTERS OF SEX
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
SCANDAL
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THESIS FILMS DEBUT IN MARCH AT AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE
Every March, the graduating Fellows of the AFI Conservatory debut their films at an invitation-only screening for entertainment industry insiders, and AFI Premiere Circle members can be part of this exclusive sneak-peak at tomorrow’s leading storytellers. A juried selection of six short films will be screened, and many of the films from previous years have gone on to win a variety of industry awards. Most recently, AFI won two Directors Guild Student Film Awards for DIRTY LAUNDRY directed by Aaron Martinez (AFI Class of 2013) and NI-NI directed by Melissa Hickey (AFI Class of 2013).
You can be among the first to witness the launch of new filmmaking careers on March 20 at the Directors Guild of America by joining AFI as a Premiere Circle member or upgrading your membership here. Meet the next Aronofsky, Kaminski or Malick, as well as other arts donors who believe, as you do, in supporting the thriving filmmaking community of AFI.
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AFI CLOSEUP: ROSCHOUNE FRANKLIN
Roschoune Franklin, AFI's Director of Human Resources, is usually the one asking the questions – in interviews with prospective staffers, insurance providers and the like. We turned the tables on the Los Angeles native the week before the Institute's winter break to find out more about the woman and her work. A quick survey of poster art in Franklin's office found a prominent spot for ANTWONE FISHER along with framed motivational art: "Attitude," "Teamwork" and "Be the Bridge."
Where did you go to school? I went to high school in Los Angeles, and then I attended San Jose State University.
What did you do before you came to AFI? Well, immediately graduating from college, I started working at MaxiCare Health Plans, which is no longer in business. But I started there as an administrative assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources.
How long have you been at AFI? I've been here since January 2000. And an interesting story about that is – when my older daughter was in the eighth grade and we were looking for a high school, her English teacher told her about Immaculate Heart, which is next door. I knew nothing about Immaculate Heart. I was working at Jones inner-cable at that time as the HR manager, and it was a distance from here. So that's how I learned about AFI. I was like, "wow, if I could get a job there, that would just be perfect. I could work there for four years until she graduates."
Has it been perfect? Well, it's been good – because I've been here more than the four years. It just so happened that about a month later, before she graduated, there was an ad in the newspaper for Human Resources manager for AFI. So I applied for it, and the rest is history. My daughter has graduated high school, undergraduate and graduate. And I'm still here!
What do you do at AFI? As the HR Director, I'm responsible for creating and implementing – with the approval and the collaboration of senior management –policies and procedures. I am the lead person in any litigation or employee relations concerns here at AFI. I am also responsible for any contracts that we have, whether it's workers comp, employee liability insurance or officers liability insurance – any insurance that has to do with the employee, not just medical and dental. I am also responsible for the security here on Campus. The security department reports to HR, as do the switchboard and the service center, which is the mailroom.
How does that affect AFI members? This office does touch everything that is AFI. My main focus is on the employee base and our faculty and our Fellows and, of course, any visitors that step on the AFI grounds. So I do kind of touch every little area.
What are you working on today? Well, it's no secret that we've been having some challenges with our parking here on Campus, and that falls under my umbrella. So, about maybe a week ago, I sent an e-mail out to the employee base, giving them an update on where we are with parking and trying to remain neighborly with our neighbors in the surrounding area. Our focus right now is to try to secure off-site parking and contract with different businesses close to AFI, so that, for 2014, we can get some resolution to the parking challenges and move on.
What don't your colleagues know about you? Most people are surprised when they find out I have a 26-year-old daughter, and a 15-year-old. One thing that people don't know about me is I'm really a fun person! You know, sometimes when you work in the HR department, folks don't get to know the personal side. I'm really a fun person and I'm an avid reader.
What's your favorite film? My favorite film would have to be ANTWONE FISHER. That story shows how you can overcome adversity and not become a victim of it – just by pushing forward and becoming all that you thought you could become. I could watch that film over and over again.
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WIDE SHOT (WEB STORIES THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE)
We printed a story about SAVING MR. BANKS back in November, and this piece from David Mermelstein in the Wall Street Journal provides a fascinating perspective on the Disney-Travers clash, courtesy of MARY POPPINS songwriter Richard M. Sherman.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304744304579248081899145064?mod=rss_Arts_and_EntertainmentThis interview with indie filmmaker Jim Towns comes from filmthreat.com. If you ever wanted to know what a young filmmaker really thinks about, here's as candid and open an interview as we've read in some time.
http://www.filmthreat.com/interviews/69639/Michael Gray's survey of contemporary Irish filmmaking in Cineaste comes in the wake of the demise of Film Ireland magazine – all the more reason to savor his article.
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CONTRIBUTIONS POUR IN FOR 2013 CAMPAIGN FOR PRESERVATION
In December we asked AFI members and friends to support our efforts to preserve the AFI Archive. The Archive is our nonprofit organization’s extraordinary collection of rare and unparalleled lectures and conversations featuring masters of filmmaking sharing their wisdom with Fellows at the AFI Conservatory. Such a collection is important to any film lover, not just a student of film, and we saw this in a wonderful surge in contributions made toward the campaign. Thank you. The funds we've raised have allowed us to advance the critical preservation of these national treasures. Your additional gift can help us preserve more of the voices and stories of master motion picture artists. We hope you will visit these links today either to make an extra contribution or become an AFI member. Thank you again for your support!
