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1. Julius loves the 'Disney Classics'. As a kid, he always laughed when the Magic Mirror shuttered the evil Queen's delusions about her looks. That would mean Julius' favorite animated film is "Snow White and the ___ Dwarfs". What is the Roman numeral that would fit in the title of this film?

Answer: VII

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937) is Disney's first feature-length animated film, and it is based on the fairy tale "Snow White" by the Brothers Grimm. It was included in the American Film Institute's list of greatest films both times (1997 and 2007). In the Disney film, the seven dwarfs were given the names they are nowadays known by: Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey.

Julius trivia: His favorite dwarf is Dopey.

2. Julius is very picky when it comes to action films. He will rarely watch anything unless it stars Harrison Ford. Unsurprisingly, this makes "Air Force ___" his favorite action movie. What Roman numeral completes the title of this movie?

Answer: I

In "Air Force One" (1997), Harrison Ford plays the role of the US President, whose plane is hijacked by terrorists, the leader of which is played by Gary Oldman. Glenn Close also stars as the US Vice President. "Air Force One" was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Film Editing and Best Sound.

Julius trivia: He hopes Harrison Ford will truly run for US President someday.

3. Julius frequently says that he dislikes remakes of classic films, but he has one noticeable exception to this rule. Even though he likes the original film which features several members of the Rat Pack, he prefers the 2001 remake that goes by the same name, "Ocean's ___". What is the Roman numeral that would fit in the title of this movie?

Answer: XI

"Ocean's Eleven" is a 1960 film in which eleven friends plan to rob several casinos in Las Vegas. Cast members include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford. The 2001 remake has a similar plot, but is more action and tech-oriented. Some of its cast members are George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and Andy Garcia. It spawned two less successful sequels, "Ocean's Twelve" (2004) and "Ocean's Thirteen" (2007).

Julius trivia: He has never watched "Ocean's Twelve" and "Ocean's Thirteen", because he believes they will ruin "Ocean's Eleven" for him.

4. After watching "The Day After Tomorrow", Julius swore he would never watch another movie with an end-of-the-world theme. However, when "___" came out, he promptly watched it, claiming he is fascinated by Mayan predictions. What is the Roman numeral that would fit in the title of this apocalyptic movie?

Answer: MMXII

"2012" is a 2009 science fiction film which popularized the idea that the world would end in 2012, based on a misconception that the Mayas predicted so. It was directed by Roland Emmerich and stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet and Danny Glover. "2012" is not the first end-of-the-world film directed by Emmerich, since he also directed "The Day After Tomorrow".

Julius trivia: After watching "2012", Julius never watched another movie with an end-of-the-world theme, even though this time he made no such promise.

5. Julius is a long-time fan of zombie apocalypse movies. Naturally, he was very excited when he found out about a zombie horror film called "___ Days Later". What is the Roman numeral that would complete the title of this film?

Answer: XXVIII

"28 Days Later" is a 2002 film directed by Danny Boyle and starring Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris. The film does not present zombies in a supernatural way, but rather as a result of an extremely contagious virus that infects people. It has a sequel called "28 Weeks Later" (2007).

Julius trivia: Ever since he watched "28 Days Later", Julius has been secretly keeping provisions in case of a zombie apocalypse.

6. Julius suffers from taphophobia (aka taphephobia). Surprisingly, among his favorite films is one where a young woman is kidnapped and buried alive, called "___ Hours 'Til Dawn". What is the Roman numeral that would fit in the title of this movie?

Answer: LXXXIII

"83 Hours 'Til Dawn" (1990) is a movie based on a 1971 book of the same name, which in turn is tells the story of a real kidnapping. Taphophobia, from the Greek words taphos (grave) and phobos (fear), is the intense fear of being buried alive.

Julius trivia: Since "83 Hours 'Til Dawn" features a storyline about a woman being buried alive, it would be rather unusual for a taphophobic person to watch it, which means Julius may also be a masochist. A complex fellow, indeed!

7. Julius' favorite movie genre is science fiction. Therefore, the first science fiction movie he ever watched will always hold a special place in his heart. This movie, a masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick, is called "___: A Space Odyssey". What Roman numeral would complete the title of this sci-fi film?

Answer: MMI

"2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968) is a film directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on Arthur C. Clarke's "The Sentinel". Although it wasn't an instant success, the film acquired a cult legacy over the years, and is nowadays considered one of the best of all time. In the movie, the crew of a spacecraft called Discovery One go up against the ship's computer, HAL 9000, which humbly considers itself to be incapable of error.

Julius trivia: He has a tattoo which reads "HAL 9000", with the number written as a Roman numeral (IX, with a continuous line above them).

8. Although he doesn't admit it, Julius secretly likes watching romantic comedies. His all-time favorite is the one where Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell meet at a series of social events, called "___ Weddings and a Funeral". What is the Roman numeral that would fit in the title of this comedy?

Answer: IV

"Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994) is a British comedy directed by Mike Newell and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. It follows the story of a group of friends who get together at weddings (and a funeral) of their acquaintances, and their attempts to find love. The film was also a financial success, as with a budget of less than five million dollars and a box office of nearly 250 million dollars, it became the highest-grossing British film at the time.

Julius trivia: "Four Weddings and a Funeral" is the only Hugh Grant movie he likes to watch.

9. Given his love for comedies and his mania with films starring Harrison Ford, it is no surprise that Julius considers "___ Days, ___ Nights" a must-see. What is the Roman numeral that would fit in the title of this film?

Answer: VI, VII

"Six Days, Seven Nights" (1998) is a comedy-adventure film starring Harrison Ford and Anne Heche. The story is about a journalist (Heche) and a pilot (Ford), who are stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes and they have to work together to find their way back to civilization.

Julius trivia: The year following the release of "Six Days, Seven Nights", Julius wrote over half a dozen scripts for an action sequel where he and Harrison Ford get stranded on a deserted island. Unfortunately for him, no one showed any interest.

10. When this movie came out in early 2007, Julius would jump at any chance to say "Tonight we dine in hell!". Even though he claims "Sin City" is his favorite movie based on a Frank Miller comic, he can quote nearly every line from "___". What Roman numeral would complete the title of this comic-based action movie?

Answer: CCC

"300" is a film based on the 1998 comic of the same name. The story is about king Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors, who face the massive army of the Persian king Xerxes. Although based on the events of the battle of Thermopylae, it has several historical inaccuracies.

Julius trivia: His middle name is Leonidas.

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Roman Numerals in Film Names Trivia Quiz

Julius is an avid movie fan who suffers from Romanica Numeralitis, a mysterious condition that allows him to understand numbers only if they're written as Roman numerals. Can you help him write down the titles of his favorite films using Roman numerals?

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