Top Movies of 1995 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Nixon

Oliver Stone's 'Nixon' traces the possible sources of Nixon's downfall during the Watergate scandal. Anthony Hopkins does a fascinating turn as the beleaguered Nixon, while Joan Allen puts in her usual wonderful performance as Nixon's wife Pat. Lots of great supporting performances by actors such as Paul Sorvino, Powers Boothe, James Woods, Madeline Kahn and Bob Hoskins also help boost the quality of this movie. Fans and haters of both Nixon and Stone should see this film!

Answer: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

The two directors had collaborated several times before on films such as 'Delicatessen' before their 1995 triumph with 'The City of Lost Children'. If for no other reason, this film should be watched for its amazing visuals.

Answer: The Usual Suspects

'The Usual Suspects' has just the right mix. Clever dialogue, good acting and exciting plot twists. Especially notable are the performances of Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Chazz Palminteri and Pete Postlethwaite. Don't worry, I won't give away the ending here.

Answer: Smoke

Though you may not have heard of this film, you should take a look at it. If you have seen it, surely you enjoyed the performances of an ensemble cast that includes Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, Stockard Channing, Forest Whitaker and Ashley Judd, among others.

Answer: Heat

Al Pacino plays the cop in this film, while Robert De Niro is the leader of a gang of robbers who attempt to make a big score. Among some of the other actors who appear: Tom Sizemore, Natalie Portman, Wes Studi, Dennis Haysbert and Ashley Judd (again!) Even if you feel this movie to be a bit long (I don't!), the acting itself is worth your time.

Answer: Kevin Spacey

'Se7en' is directed by David Fincher and also features the acting of Gwyneth Paltrow and R. Lee Ermey, one of my favorite character actors. Though the film can be a bit gruesome and shocking, the story flows very well and the surprise ending is worth the wait.

Answer: Dead Man

When you see the name 'Jim Jarmusch' in the director's slot, you know you're in for a strange, almost mystical ride. Johnny Depp is very low-key as William Blake, the outlaw, not the poet. A native American man named 'Nobody', played by Gary Farmer, mistakes the Depp character for the 19th century English poet. Robert Mitchum also appears in one of his final acting roles.

Answer: Vietnam

Anh Hung Tran, who also directed the critically acclaimed 'Scent of Green Papaya', really manages to capture the difficulties of life in modern-day Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh City). The title of the film refers to a 'xich lo', a mode of man-powered transportation used in Vietnam that resembles a bicycle.

Answer: Susan Sarandon

Tim Robbins directs this wonderful film that attempts to honestly look at the issue of the death penalty. Presenting the many-faceted issue in a relatively unbiased fashion, the film also narrows its focus on the personal characters of Helen Prejean and the unapologetic killer Matthew Poncelet, played brilliantly by Sean Penn. Whether you are for or opposed to the death penalty, this film should be viewed simply for its breathtaking presentation of individual humanity.

Answer: Mel Gibson

Love him or hate him, you must admit that Mr. Gibson has a good eye for the camera. 'Braveheart' is a love story, an war epic and a amusing comedy, all wrapped up into one tidy three-hour package. If directing the film was not enough, Mel Gibson also portrays the lead character, historic Scottish hero William Wallace.

Thank you for trying this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it. Please feel free to make some comments to me about your favorite films of 1995, I'd be happy to take a look at your list, too!