A Club of Movie "Clubs" Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1970s

Inspired by the classic Beatles' album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was a 1978 musical film featuring the band Bee Gees and singer Peter Frampton. The story centers on Billy Shears and his band, a man who has bought the legendary instruments of Sgt. Pepper's, which are said to possess magical powers.

But the instruments are stolen by an infamous music tycoon and the band embarks on a quest to steal them back and restore harmony to their hometown. The film includes covers of songs by the Beatles performed by the cast and blends fantasy, comedy, and rock music. Nowadays, it is largely regarded as a cult oddity.

Answer: Francis Ford Coppola

In 1984, Francis Ford Coppola produced and directed "The Cotton Club," an American crime drama film based on the famous Harlem nightclub of the 1920s and 1930s.
The film follows the lives of musician Dixie Dwyer (Richard Gere) and his affiliations with the mob, and tap dancer Sandman Williams (Gregory Hines), as they navigate through the jazz, gangster, and racial tensions of the era.
The stunning musical numbers and period-accurate set designs, provide an impressive background to the glitz, on the one hand, and the dirty underbelly, on the other hand, of organized crime.
Francis Ford Coppola was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1939, to second-generation Italian immigrant parents.

Answer: Five

John Hughes directed the 1985 coming-of-age classic movie "The Breakfast Club," in which five teenagers from various high school social groups at a high school for upper-middle-class students are forced to spend a Saturday detention together. Throughout the detention time, these five students - a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a "princess" and a delinquent - fight their stereotypes, confide in each other, and realize they have more in common than they ever knew. The five members of "The Breakfast Club" are played by actors Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, and Anthony Michael Hall.

Answer: Robin Williams and Peter O' Toole

"Club Paradise" is a 1986 comedy movie written and directed by Harold Ramis. Robin Williams plays Jack Moniker, a retired Chicago firefighter, who moves to the small Caribbean island of St. Nicholas for a life of leisure in the sun. There, he joins forces with a hotel owner, played by Peter O'Toole, to turn a dilapidated resort into an island paradise for tourists. Chaos and comedy follow as the misfit guests, island politics, and hungry developers threaten to ruin their paradise. "Club Paradise" is a fresh, lighthearted movie that mingles humor with island ambiance, offbeat characters, and tropical adventures.

Answer: Amy Tan

Amy Tan's novel "The Joy Luck Club" is the basis for the 1993 movie, directed by Wayne Wang. It is an engaging drama that examines the complex relationships between Chinese-American daughters and their immigrant mothers as they unfold at the mahjong club where they meet.
The film weaves together the lives of four mothers and daughters, detailing their struggles over identity, cultural expectations, and generational differences through memories and new experiences.
The movie "The Joy Luck Club," just like the book, became very popular at the time, as a fine example of the enduring bond between mothers and daughters. However, in later years, the book sparked some skepticism in the literary circles, mainly, for stereotyping the Chinese-American community.

Answer: Bette Midler

"The First Wives Club" is a comedy movie that came out in 1996 and was directed by Hugh Wilson. The film is based on three women - Annie, Brenda, and Elise - who reunite after years, at the funeral of their college friend. There, they discover that their wealthy ex-husbands have all traded them for younger women. Seeking revenge, the three friends band together and with clever schemes and their unique individual talents, they take charge of their lives once more.
The movie is adapted from the novel of the same name by American author Olivia Goldsmith.
Brenda, played by Bette Midler, was married to Morty who left her during his midlife crisis for the much younger Shelly.
Annie and Elise, the other two wives of the trio, are played by Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn.

Answer: Yes

"Buena Vista Social Club" (1999) is a documentary directed by Wim Wenders that chronicles the incredible story of a group of legendary Cuban musicians. Brought together by American guitarist Ry Cooder, these talented artists, some of whom were retired or forgotten, reunite to record an album and hit the international stage.

The film captures beautifully their music, culture, and personal histories and gives us an insight into Cuba's rich musical heritage. The soundtrack of "Buena Vista Social Club" gained international fame and prompted many of those musicians to tour around the world and showcase their music. Among those who participated were Ruben Gonzalez, Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo and Compay Segundo.

Answer: Kevin Kline

"The Emperor's Club" (2002), is directed by Michael Hoffman, with Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Rob Morrow, Jesse Eisenberg, and Paul Dano in the leading roles. In the movie, William Hundert (Kevin Kline), a passionate and principled teacher at a prestigious boys' prep school, dedicates himself to building the character of his students, not just their minds. Challenged by a rebellious and wealthy student named Sedgewick Bell (Emile Hirsch), Hundert tries to lead him toward responsibility and integrity. Years later, their paths cross again, and Hundert realizes that while he can inspire students, it is their choices that will always define the imprint they are going to leave in life.

Answer: True

"Dallas Buyers Club" (2013) is a compelling drama by Jean-Marc Vallée based on the true story of Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey), a cowboy and electrician from Texas diagnosed with AIDS in the mid-1980s. Having limited medical options and being given only one month to live, Ron decides to act for himself and other victims of AIDS by smuggling drugs into the United States.

In the process, he forms an unexpected alliance with Rayon (Jared Leto), a trans woman struggling with the illness. "Dallas Buyers Club" received three Academy Awards; Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (McConaughey,) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Leto).

Answer: Fifty Shades of Grey

The romantic comedy "Book Club," (2018) follows four lifelong friends - Diane, Vivian, Sharon, and Carol - whose lives are affected while reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" at their monthly book club. The book inspires them to break away from their habits, rekindle romance, and make bold choices in their lives. Their lifelong friendship enables them to face new challenges with humor and compassion as they open themselves up to romance and new experiences that will enhance their lives. In accepting these new experiences, they find it is never too late to seek personal happiness.
The movie is directed by Bill Holderman and Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen star as the quartet of friends.
A sequel, "Book Club: The Next Chapter," premiered in 2023.