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1. My BIG movie quiz has to start with the movie "Big" (1988). It, of course, starred Tom Hanks in the fantastic lead role. Which celebrity, better known for his/her role in "Laverne & Shirley", directed the movie?
2. "The Big Lebowski" (1998) by the Coen Brothers, featuring Jeff Bridges' portrayal of The Dude, has become a cult classic. Many people know that The Dude's favorite drink is the White Russian. Maybe he should have just had a White Russian to get a "Peaceful, Easy Feeling". But instead, what popular rock band was being played in a taxi that The Dude was riding in and he said he hated, resulting in a confrontation?
3. In "Little Big Man" (1970), the main character is the oldest man in the world and he describes his eventful life in the old west to a curious historian. Which graduate of "The Graduate" (1967) played the lead role in the movie?
4. "The Big Chill" (1983) is about a reunion of friends attending a funeral for one of their fellows. It has a wonderful ensemble cast including William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum, Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams and Tom Berenger. Which of these actors, who has several Academy Award nominations, including for "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988), was the only one of the cast to receive an Academy Award nomination for this movie?
5. "The Big Sleep" (1946), based on the novel by Raymond Chandler, which was his first to use the fictional detective Philip Marlowe, became a film noir classic. Which pair of actors, who were also paired in "Dark Passage" (1947), starred in the movie?
6. "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986) is an action/comedy that tells the story of Jack Burton and his friend Wang Chi trying to rescue Wang's girlfriend from bandits. Jack is played by which actor, who didn't have to "Escape from New York" to go to Hollywood?
7. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", starring Nia Vardalos, was a surprise hit in 2002, resulting in two sequels and a television spin off, "My Big Fat Greek Life". The father, played by Michael Constantine, believes a certain household product will cure whatever ails you. What is that product?
8. "The Big Easy" (1986) takes place in New Orleans and stars Ellen Barkin as a state district attorney who is sent to investigate a murder. Which actor, who had a breakout role in "Breaking Away" (1979), was of "The Right Stuff" (1983) to play the lead male role but with reportedly mixed success at his attempt to mimic the local accent?
9. "Big Night" (1996) stars Stanley Tucci as one of two Italian immigrant brothers trying to become successful with their restaurant. Which actor, who is known for his outstanding television work in "Monk" and also as the lead character's demanding father in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", played the other brother?
10. "Big Fish" (2003) stars Albert Finney as the elder and Ewan McGregor as the young Edward Bloom, a teller of tall tales. Which director of fantasical films directed the movie?
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