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1. I must begin with a certain film, as it is among my all-time favorites. The plot revolves around a precocious young man who is very active in his high school, but neglects his school work. To make matters worse, he falls in love with a member of the faculty and befriends a neurotic businessman, played by Bill Murray, who is living a miserable existence. Which movie, with a nice, tidy, happy ending, is described above?
2. If you dislike the neurotic, the disconnected and the downright bizarre, perhaps the film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' is not for you. However, this author is a huge fan of this madcap romp featuring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro in an ensemble cast. This dizzying film was radically directed by which auteur?
3. Perhaps the fastest paced movie of all time was the frenetic 1998 film entitled in English 'Run Lola Run'. In its native land, the film was called 'Lola Rennt'. From whence came this outstanding action adventure flick?
4. One of the most beautiful and heart-breaking films of 1998 was this one out of Brazil, that featured a wonderful performance by Fernanda Montenegro and the superb directing of Walter Salles. The story revolves around a young boy whose mother is killed, and who now must journey with a less-than-symathetic woman who writes letters for the illiterate in search of the father who left him . What is the English language title of this movie?
5. If for no other reason, the gut-wrenching film 'American History X', the story of a young man coming to grips with his racist upbringing, should be watched so as to catch the performance of which actor, playing the lead role of Derek Vinyard?
6. If some of the above films are a bit harsh and difficult, try this one on for size. It features the story of two young Native American men from Idaho, named Thomas and Victor, who embark on a journey to Arizona to retrieve the ashes of Victor's recently deceased father. Which film title fits the description here?
7. 'Elizabeth' was a beautifully acted, brilliantly directed film by Shekhar Kapur, featuring some of the key events in the life of one of Britain's most celebrated monarchs. Who portrayed the so-called 'Virgin Queen', Elizabeth I, in this lovely movie?
8. Brendan Fraser and Ian McKellen star in one of 1998's most powerful and challenging films, a biopic featuring the last days of James Whale, the notorious director of such films as 'Frankenstein' and 'The Invisible Man'. What is the evocative title of this remarkable film?
9. Featuring the acting of Ed Norton, Matt Damon and John Malkovich, this film explores the seedy world of high stakes poker. What film title fits this brief description?
10. One for the kids here. Which Disney animated film features the story about a young Chinese woman who is forced to don the clothing of a warrior, in replacement of her disabled father?
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