Top Movies of 1994 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Rita Hayworth

The title of the Stephen King story is 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption', though for the film version only 'The Shawshank Redemption' is used in the title. This wildly popular film is directed by Frank Darabont, and features Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in the principle acting roles.

Answer: Pablo Neruda

'The Postman' (or 'Il Postino') is a charming, tender love story that features beautiful cinematography and poetic dialogue. Pablo Neruda befriends a simple postman who, like the Chilean master of prosody, has a gift for language. Michael Radford directs this delightful little film.

Answer: Australia

With Stephan Elliot directing a wonderful cast, including Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terrence Stamp and Bill Hunter, the final product is a brilliant, tacky spectacle of a film, that ultimately convinces the viewer with its straightforward sincerity. If you still have not seen this film, you simply must!

Answer: Ang Lee

In the tradition of films such as 'Babette's Feast' and 'Like Water for Chocolate', 'Eat, Drink, Man, Woman' is an exploration of both the most sensual culinary delights, and the depths of love between man and woman. Though Ang Lee has directed other fine films, for example 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', this film is, in my view, his cinematic masterpiece.

Answer: Quiz Show

'Quiz Show' is the fascinating true story about a cheating scandal that occurred on the television game show '21' during the 1950s. Watch for several cameo appearances by various directors, including Martin Scorsese and Barry Levinson.

Answer: To Live

'To Live' is among Zhang Yimou's greatest triumphs, the story of a Chinese family that survives through the tumult of the Chinese Civil War and the Cultural Revolution. The film stars Gong Li and Ge You, two of China's most celebrated actors. I highly recommend this, one of the best films from China's greatest director.

Answer: Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman was just 13 years old when this film debuted in 1994. It was her first acting job. Also featured in the film are Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and Danny Aiello. There are a lot of memorable lines from this film. One of my favorites is from the title character Leon, who says, 'Revenge is not good. Once you're done. Believe me.'

Answer: Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson really hit a home run with this film about two girls in New Zealand, whose fantasy lives become blurred with reality. The shocking factual nature of the film's plot (it was based on a true story), makes the proceedings yet more intriguing. 'Heavenly Creatures' marked the debut of Kate Winslet in a feature film, and what a lovely debut it was.

Answer: Pulp Fiction

Quentin Tarantino was back with a vengeance in 1994, and he surprised the world with his casting of John Travolta in a major comeback role as Vincent Vega. Samuel L. Jackson just missed out on a Best Supporting Actor Oscar; his portrayal of Jules is not to be missed. Bruce Willis, Uma Thurman, Ving Rhames, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer and Harvey Keitel are also part of a great ensemble cast.

Answer: Tim Burton

'Ed Wood' has Tim Burton's trademark all over it. Yet, the film has a feeling of artsiness to it that perhaps raises it to a level above Burton's previous projects. Burton properly pays homage to the classic film era, by employing black and white photography, and he is able to squeeze every drop of acting talent from his two leads, especially Landau in an hilarious take on Bela Lugosi.

I hope you enjoyed this quiz, thank you for playing. Please feel free to make comments about your favorite films from 1994, and let me know if you agree/disagree with my selections.