"Life" at the Movies Trivia Quiz

Answer: Brian

"The Life of Brian" was directed by Terry Jones and released in 1979. It was written by and starred all of the members of the Monty Python troop and caused plenty of controversy due to its religious satire. The Eric Idle-penned song, "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," was from this movie.

Answer: Martin Lawrence

Ray (Murphy) and Claude (Lawrence) spent 65 years in prison. They fought with each other, made friends with other inmates and tried to escape a couple of times. The movie also starred Ned Beatty, Heavy D, Clarence Williams, III and Bernie Mac.

Martin Lawrence has acted in many movies, starred in his own television show, has performed as a comedian, and has tried his hand as a director and producer.

Answer: Proof

"Proof of Life" was released in 2000. While living and working in a South American country, Meg Ryan's husband (David Morse) was kidnapped. Russell Crowe played the hostage negotiator. The movie was partly based on the book, "The Long March To Freedom," which recounted author Thomas Hargrove's successful rescue by Thomas Clayton, the man Crowe's character was based on.

Answer: Less Ordinary

"A Life Less Ordinary" was directed by Danny Boyle and released in 1997. The movie also starred Ewan McGregor as the laid-off janitor who kidnapped Diaz, the daughter of his former boss. Two angels, played by Delroy Lindo and Holly Hunter, were charged with helping the couple fall in love.

Cameron Diaz has starred in many films, first coming to audience's attention in "The Mask" with Jim Carrey. She was the voice of Princess Fiona in the "Shrek" animated movie series and has played both dramatic and comedic roles. She has been nominated for Golden Globes, as well as other prestigious acting awards.

Answer: Defend

"Defending Your Life" was written and directed by Albert Brooks and was released in 1991. It co-starred the fabulous Rip Torn as Bob Diamond, the attorney charged with defending Albert Brooks's life choices after he left the physical plane (died). According to the movie, fear kept a soul from moving forward. Shirley MacLaine had a great part as the hostess of the Past Lives Pavilion.

Answer: Wonderful

A Christmas favorite, "It's A Wonderful Life" was directed by Frank Capra and starred Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a man at the end of his rope, who, with the help of his guardian angel, Clarence, realized that his life made a positive impact on everyone he touched.

The movie was considered a flop at the time of its release and was nominated for five Academy Awards but didn't win any. It has since become a classic and was #1 on the American Film Institute's "Most Inspirational American Films of All Time."

Answer: Dan

"Dan in Real Life" was directed by Peter Hedges and co-starred Juliette Binoche. Carell played Dan, a widowed father of three girls who was a newspaper advice columnist. Complications arose when he met the woman of his dreams, who turned out to be dating one of his brothers.

Steve Carell rocketed to stardom from being a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" to playing lead roles in feature comedies such as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Evan Almighty," and "Get Smart." He also starred in the American sitcom, "The Office."

Answer: It was an "Imitation of Life"

"Imitation of Life," which starred Lana Turner, was released in 1959. It was adapted from Fannie Hurst's novel of the same name but was significantly altered from both the novel and the 1934 movie version. Lana played Lora, a mother with ambitions to become a star who had a troubled relationship with her daughter.

The movie explored racial issues and gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, performed in the movie as well.

Answer: Bug

"A Bug's Life" was released in 1998 and was the second Disney-Pixar feature film. It was a parody of Aesop's "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and followed the plot of Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai." This was the last film for the great Roddy McDowall, who passed away in 1998. Madeline Kahn died in 1999.

Answer: Judge Roy Bean

"The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean" was directed by John Huston and released in 1972. The cast included Jacqueline Bissett, Victoria Principal, Ava Gardner and Anthony Perkins. The other choices were characters that Paul Newman had also portrayed.

Phantly Roy Bean, Jr. was an eccentric Texas saloon keeper and called himself the "law west of the Pecos." He has been depicted on television, in books and the silver screen.