Casual Look at 1990s Movies Trivia Quiz

Answer: GoldenEye

When Timothy Dalton announced he would not return as James Bond, the part was given to Pierce Brosnan. It was Brosnan's first major film role since his wife, Cassandra Harris, died of cancer. He took time off to care for her after she contracted the disease. There are several interesting coincidences in Brosnan getting the role. The first movie he ever saw was a "James Bond" movie--"Goldfinger". Also, Cassandra Harris had a small part in the "Bond" film "For Your Eyes Only" and Brosnan met the producers when he came to visit her on the set one day. Brosnan made four "James Bond" films in total.
In addition to a new Bond actor, "GoldenEye" marked the first time that M, the head of MI6, was played by a woman--Judy Dench. In real life the head of MI6 at the time was also a woman, although it was not Judy Dench.
Deputygary always dreamed of being 007 but realizes the only thing holding him back is that he does not look very good in a tuxedo.

Answer: Welcome to the Dollhouse

"Welcome to the Dollhouse" is a low-budget, independent film that won critical acclaim for its portrayal of a preteen misfit. Cleverly written, this movie will make you laugh and feel uneasy as main character, Dawn Wiener, faces humiliation at the hands of her classmates, teachers and members of her own family. In 1996 it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Dramatic Feature at the Sundance Film Festival. Film critic Roger Ebert included it in his top 10 list for best movies of 1996.
Squisher had to look up the meaning of the word "geeky" when writing this question.

Answer: FernGully (The Last Rainforest)

"FernGully (The Last Rainforest)" is inhabited by fairies who fight to save their home from loggers and the destructive forces of Hexxus. The fairy, Chrysta, captures one of the humans and shrinks him. Once the human, Zak, sees how beautiful FernGully is he wants to save it.
Her grandchildren drug honeybee4 to this movie. That's her story and she is sticking to it.

Answer: Howards End

"Howards End" revolves around the Schlegel sisters' interaction with the social classes above and below them in Edwardian times. Margaret gravitates to the upper classes, whilst Helen becomes involved with bettering the lives of the working class Basts. For a time the sisters become estranged but eventually come to the same conclusions, albeit by different routes.

The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 1993. It won three: Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction and a Best Actress award for Emma Thompson. When speaking about the Incredible Casuals, arcane62 always quotes this line from the movie: "We're not odd, we're just over-expressive".

Answer: Simon Birch

The role of Simon Birch was brilliantly played by Ian Michael Smith. Jim Carrey played the role of Simon's friend, Joe Wenteworth, as an adult. The movie explores life and death, forgiveness and friendship.
Of all the lines in the movie, one of leelee63's favorites is: "What I want to do and what I do are two separate things. If we all went around doing what we wanted all the time, there'd be chaos".

Answer: Shawshank Redemption

"Shawshank Redemption" was, in my opinion, one of the better movies to emerge out of the 90s. Although is was initially overshadowed by "Forrest Gump" and "Pulp Fiction" it now outranks both those movies in "AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies" listing. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins were great in their roles. It's one to watch more than once!
In 1996 Kevin played Sean Nokes, the sadistic prison guard in "Sleepers". In 1992 he played the role of Jack Ross, a prosecuting attorney, in the military drama "A Few Good Men" and in 1990 he played the part of David Labraccio, a medical student involved in a deadly experiment, in "Flatliners". During the 90s he appeared in over 20 movies including "Tremors", "The River Wild" and "Murder in the First".
helenat is from Ireland which just goes to show that Kevin Bacon's celebrity transcends country borders.

Answer: The Ninth Gate

This book is supposed to be the key to conjuring up Satan as well as giving its owner tremendous power. Johnny Depp plays the lead, Dean Corso, who is a rather sleazy book dealer, seemingly only interested in quick profit. His character evolves throughout the movie, into something much more.
Jimbob would never attempt to conjure up Satan. He likes to keep things casual.

Answer: Spencer 1860 Carbine

The Spencer rifle is first mentioned by Freeman's character when Eastwood recruits him to go on the mission. It is mentioned again in the final gun fight inside the saloon. The Spencer 1860 used a 56-56 rimfire round and had a 7 round magazine. It was used by the Union cavalry during the US Civil War. It packed quite a wallop...
Contrary to popular belief among the Casuals, Paul6012 was not born in 1860 when this rifle came out.

Answer: Clerks

"Clerks" was Smith's first movie. He had to sell his comic book collection to raise money to make the movie. The movie was such a success that he was able to buy his collection back. Smith not only collects comic books, he also wrote the first eight issues of the Marvel Knights series of "Daredevil". Ben Affleck, who played the main role in "Daredevil", also played in some of Kevin Smith's films along with Matt Damon.
The movie itself concerns a convenience store clerk called in to work on his day off. While working his shift he passes the time in wide-ranging conversations with the video store clerk from next door, plays hockey on the store roof, and muses about his life and his current and former relationships.
MoeSyczlak thinks his life would make a pretty good comic book.

Answer: Roseanne Barr

The movie was released in 1990 and starred John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. It was a sequel to the 1989 movie "Look Who's Talking". Bruce Willis was the voice of Mikey, Damon Wayans was the voice of Eddy and Carl Reiner was the voice of Mr. Toilet Man (the terrifying toilet who demanded Mikey give him some pee pee).
Roseanne Barr began her show business career as a comedienne. From 1988-1997 she starred with John Goodman in her own TV series "Roseanne". In addition to Julie in "Look Who's Talking Too", Barr voiced Maggie the cow in 2004's "Home on the Range".
albtucker's wife dragged him to this movie. That's his story and he is sticking to it.