Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. In what newly created category was 1981's "An American Werewolf in London" the first film to be honored?
Prior to the announcement of the 1982 nominations (for 1981 films), there had been two Special Achievement Awards given for makeup, but it was not a competitive category. Starting with the 1982 ceremonies, a competitive Oscar was given for Best Makeup, with "An American Werewolf in London" (1981) winning the debut award.
- Multiple Choice
2. Who wrote "Tess of the d"Urbervilles," adapted in 1981 into the triple Oscar winner "Tess," starring Nastassja Kinski?
Roman Polanski co-wrote and directed 1981's "Tess," based on the 1891 novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy. The film won Oscars for cinematography, art direction, and costume design and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Score.
- Multiple Choice
3. Which of these perennial nominees received the most Oscars nominations during the 1980s?
During the 1980s, Meryl Streep racked up six Oscar nominations (winning for 1982's "Sophie's Choice"). Jessica Lange (winner for 1983's "Tootsie") and Glenn Close each earned five nominations, though Close has yet to win, and Jack Nicholson (winner for 1984's "Terms of Endearment") received four.
- Fill In The Blank
4. At the 1986 Oscars, "The Color Purple" tied the Academy record for futility, winning zero awards out of how ______ nominations.
"The Color Purple" (1985) received a total of eleven Academy Award nominations, winning none; 1977's "The Turning Point" is the only other film to accomplish this infamous feat.
- Drag and Drop Reorder
5. Put these 1980s Oscar winners in order of total number of Academy Awards won, from most to least.
- 1.Out of Africa
- 2.Raiders of the Lost Ark
- 3.E.T.
- 4.The Last Emperor
"The Last Emperor" (1987) won the most Academy Awards of any film released in the 1980s, with nine. "Out of Africa" (1985) won seven, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) took home five, and "E.T. the Extra Terrestrial" (1982) netted just four.
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