Curated by Ed Boitano
Trivia 51 will continue with Part III of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow’s professional lives together and sometimes apart. With the Allen v. Farrow HBO documentary in its third week, there will be no questions pertaining to the controversy in the series. As always, no one will see your answers except for you.
Nevertheless, to bring readers up to speed, here is an overview of the documentary series: per HBO’s press release.
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Question 1 |
Name the comedic book that was not written by Woody Allen.
A | Brain Droppings |
B | Getting Even |
C | Mere Anarchy |
D | Without Feathers |
E | Side Effects |
Question 1 :
Answer: A. Brain Droppings by George Carlin
Brain Droppings is a 1997 book by comedian George Carlin. This was Carlin's "first real book" and contains much of Carlin's stand-up comedy material. According to the cover, the book contains "jokes, notions, doubts, opinions, questions, thoughts, beliefs, assertions, assumptions, and disturbing references" and "comedy, nonsense, satire, mockery, merriment, sarcasm, ridicule, silliness, bluster, and toxic alienation". For longtime Carlin fans, the book also contains complete versions of two of his most famous monologues, "A Place for My Stuff" and "Baseball and Football."
Woody Allen began his career as a comedy writer on Sid Caesar's comedy variety program, Your Show of Shows, working alongside Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart and Neil Simon. He also began writing short story humor pieces in a collection of books.
Brain Droppings is a 1997 book by comedian George Carlin. This was Carlin's "first real book" and contains much of Carlin's stand-up comedy material. According to the cover, the book contains "jokes, notions, doubts, opinions, questions, thoughts, beliefs, assertions, assumptions, and disturbing references" and "comedy, nonsense, satire, mockery, merriment, sarcasm, ridicule, silliness, bluster, and toxic alienation". For longtime Carlin fans, the book also contains complete versions of two of his most famous monologues, "A Place for My Stuff" and "Baseball and Football."
Woody Allen began his career as a comedy writer on Sid Caesar's comedy variety program, Your Show of Shows, working alongside Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart and Neil Simon. He also began writing short story humor pieces in a collection of books.
Question 2 |
Name the city which Woody Allen never used in a film title.
A | Barcelona |
B | London |
C | Manhattan |
D | Paris |
E | Rome |
Question 2 :
Answer: B. London
Though not used the film’s title, Scoop and Match Point were both set in London.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Manhattan
Midnight in Paris
To Rome With Love
Though not used the film’s title, Scoop and Match Point were both set in London.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Manhattan
Midnight in Paris
To Rome With Love
Question 3 |
Name Woody Allen’s most frequent film writing partner.
A | Andrew Bergman |
B | Marshall Brickman |
C | Nicole Holofcener |
D | Carol Joyce Oates |
E | Danny Simon |
Question 3 :
Answer: B. Marshall Brickman
Though born in Brooklyn, the borough of Manhattan has long been Woody Allen’s home. Brickman, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, now calls it home as well. Manhattan itself was the star of Woody Allen’s Manhattan (1979).
Marshall Brickman is a writer, best known for his collaborations with Woody Allen in Annie Hall (1977) (Best Original Screenplay Oscar), Sleeper (1973), Manhattan (1979) and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993).
Between Woody Allen’s Manhattan and Manhattan Murder Mystery, Brickman broke out as a director with The Manhattan Project, Lovesick and Simon. He also co-wrote Jersey Boys with Rick Elice, based on their musical book "Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
Woody Allen has good navigational instinct in this writing mass of egos and good and bad advice. He's not afraid to engage, even though the world perceives him as reclusive. He's a very good friend. He's dependable, helpful. He works hard, he's ethical. He saves string. – Marshall Brickman
Though born in Brooklyn, the borough of Manhattan has long been Woody Allen’s home. Brickman, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, now calls it home as well. Manhattan itself was the star of Woody Allen’s Manhattan (1979).
Marshall Brickman is a writer, best known for his collaborations with Woody Allen in Annie Hall (1977) (Best Original Screenplay Oscar), Sleeper (1973), Manhattan (1979) and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993).
Between Woody Allen’s Manhattan and Manhattan Murder Mystery, Brickman broke out as a director with The Manhattan Project, Lovesick and Simon. He also co-wrote Jersey Boys with Rick Elice, based on their musical book "Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
Woody Allen has good navigational instinct in this writing mass of egos and good and bad advice. He's not afraid to engage, even though the world perceives him as reclusive. He's a very good friend. He's dependable, helpful. He works hard, he's ethical. He saves string. – Marshall Brickman
Question 4 |
Name the player who never acted in a Woody Allen directed film.
A | Javier Bardem |
B | Lupita Nyong'o |
C | Maureen O'Sullivan |
D | Meryl Streep |
E | Owen Wilson |
Question 4 :
Answer: B. Lupita Nyong'o, best known for Black Panther, Us, and best supporting actress Oscar in 12 Years a Slave. The film also received a best picture win at the Academy Awards.
Javier Bardem, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Maureen O'Sullivan, Hannah and Her Sisters
Meryl Streep, Manhattan
Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris
Javier Bardem, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Maureen O'Sullivan, Hannah and Her Sisters
Meryl Streep, Manhattan
Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris
Question 5 |
Name the only Woody Allen and Farrow film where this a reference to Frank Sinatra. (Clue: When looking at a photo of him)
A | Another Woman |
B | Broadway Danny Rose |
C | Crimes and Misdemeanors |
D | Hannah and Her Sisters |
E | Husbands and Wives |
Question 5 :
B: ANSWER: Broadway Danny Rose
Scene from Broadway Danny Rose:
Allen plays Danny Rose, and Farrow, Tina Vitale.
They go to Danny’s modest apartment, and Tina notices a large framed photograph of celebrities at an event.
Tina: Who's this? Who’s this here?
Danny: What do you mean? That's Frank. Frank, Tony Bennett and me.
This was a big night. See me up there? A little tiny smudge that's like a fingerprint. That's my head.
Scene from Broadway Danny Rose:
Allen plays Danny Rose, and Farrow, Tina Vitale.
They go to Danny’s modest apartment, and Tina notices a large framed photograph of celebrities at an event.
Tina: Who's this? Who’s this here?
Danny: What do you mean? That's Frank. Frank, Tony Bennett and me.
This was a big night. See me up there? A little tiny smudge that's like a fingerprint. That's my head.
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