Film Quizzes: Winter Olympics/Summer Olympics

The Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics finishes today, after 16 drama-fuelled days. As with any major sporting event, there have been all stories. Records have been obliterated, heroes have appeared, legends created and dreams fulfilled. But there’s also been all kinds of disappointment on display too as years of hard work fall away in an instant. Inspired by a blog post on Vinnie H, below are 12 films on the Summer and Winter Olympics. Some are based on a true story, others entirely fictional. Can you work them out?

 Film 1 (1980s)

 Film 2 (1980s)

 Film 3 (1990s)

 Film 4 (1990s)

Film 5 (1990s)

 Film 6 (2000s)

 Film 7 (2000s)

 Film 8 (2000s)

 Film 9 (2010+)

 Film 10 (2010+)

 Film 11 (2010+)

 Film 12 (2010+)

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Film Quizzes: 2017 Films

2017 sure has passed quickly, hasn’t it? It doesn’t seem so long ago since I was selecting my choices for the 2016 Films Post. Have you been pleased with this year’s standard overall? Which films have stood out for either good or bad reasons? Below, (and in no particular order), are a wide range in genre from the past 12 months. How well have you been paying attention? I haven’t seen the latest Star Wars (though will soon), but you’re more than welcome to offer any other suggestions.

    Film 1

    Film 2

Film 3

    Film 4

     Film 5

    Film 6

     Film 7

     Film 8

     Film 9

    Film 10

    Film 11

 Film 12

 Film 13

 Film 14

 Film 15

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Film Quizzes: Airports

It’s a tradition here that whenever I meet up with any of my blog readers I dedicate a quiz to them, like I have with Film Grimoire and Archaeology and Abbi Obiston with South Africa. I can now add to that list a new theme with the super wonderful and super friendly Tosha. You won’t find anyone nicer. And it will be hard to find a sweeter voice too. The theme is due to watching one of the films below together and seeing her off at the airport. How many of them can you get?

 1. (1930s)

 2. (1980s)

 3. (1980s)

 4. (1980s)

 5. (1990s)

 6. (1990s)

 7. (2000s)

 8. (2000s)

 9. (2000s)

 10. (2000s)

 11. (2000s)

 12. (2010+)

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Film Quizzes #MerylStreep

She may have been described as “overrated” by the 45th President of the USA Donald Trump recently, but Meryl Streep has long been considered one of the greatest actors ever. I haven’t done an actor-themed quiz for a while so thought why not do one for of the most versatile and decorated stars in the industry, who has been nominated 19 times for an Oscar, with 3 wins. How many of the films below do you recognise? Do you have a favourite?

 1. (1970s)

 2. (1970s)

 3. (1970s)

 4. (1980s)

 5. (1980s)

 6. (1980s)

 7. (1990s)

 8. (1990s)

 9. (1990s)

 10. (2000s)

 11. (2000s)

 12. (2000s)

 13. (2000s)

 14. (2010+)

 15. (2010+)

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Film Quizzes: Autumn/Fall

Being an Autumn baby, it’s always been my favourite season. It’s not too hot or cold, it’s cheaper to travel, there’s Halloween, it’s a great time to show off your new long sleeved tops and leaves falling from the trees makes for wonderful photographs. That’s not forgetting the beautiful scenic mist shots available.  So I thought it was about time I did a quiz on films set during the season or with memorable scenes during it. Which is your favourite season?  How did you do in the quiz?

  1. (1950s)

 2. (1970s)

 3. (1980s)

 4. (1980s)

 5. (1980s)

 6. (1980s)

 7. (1990s)

 8. (1990s)

 9. (1990s)

 10. (1990s)

 11. (1990s)

 12. (2000s)

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Film Quizzes: Classics that left the critics cold

I’ve been extremely busy so haven’t been to the cinema much or reviewed many films recently, but I’m not letting that get in the way of another quiz. Especially on a topic I’ve always taken a big interest in: films lambasted on release that have since become classics. Do you have a favourite among the six below? Is there a film you love but was left the critics unimpressed? As always the answers are below and your scores and comments are always welcome.

 Film 1 – 1940s

 Film 2 – 1950s

 Film 3 – 1960s

 Film 4 – 1960s

 Film 5 – 1980s

 Film 6 – 1990s

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Film Quizzes: Shakespeare Adapations

I’ve been reading a bit of Shakespeare recently and as I haven’t done a film quiz for a while thought I should combine the two for a bumper post. His impact on literature, English theatre and popular culture has been extraordinary, so this film quiz was never going to be conventional. I’ve decided to break it into into two parts, faithful adaptations and those that were loosely based. Which half will you do better on? Do you have a favourite Shakespeare play?

  Film 1 (1940s)

 Film 2 (1990s)

 Film 3 (1990s)

 Film 4 (1990s)

 Film 5 (2000s)

 Film 6 (2010+)

And the loosely adapted

 Film 7 (1950s)

 Film 8 (1990s)

 Film 9 (1990s)

 Film 10 (2000s)

 Film 11 (2000s)

 Film 12 (2010+)

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Film Quizzes: 2015 Films

It’s been a fun year for films, with long awaited remakes, reboots and sequels, exciting new adaptations and original talents coming to the fore. Not that there weren’t disappointing efforts along the way of course.  How well do you remember the film year just going? Are there any that stood out either for positive or negative reasons? Below is a super-size quiz on a random mix of films released in the UK within the past 12 months.

 Film 1

 Film 2

 Film 3

 Film 4

 Film 5

 Film 6

 Film 7

 Film 8

 Film 9

 Film 10

 Film 11

 Film 12

 Film 13

 Film 14

 Film 15

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Film Quizzes – Ireland

I’m off to Dublin for a few days to go to a friend’s wedding. I’ve never been to Ireland before so really looking forward to seeing more of the Emerald Isle. I’ll be making sure I take loads of photographs and seeing the local sites while I’m there. I also thought a themed quiz would be nice. Have you been to Ireland? Are there any other Irish films you really like?

 (1940s)

 (1950s)

 (1970s)

 (1970s)

 (1990s)

 (2010 +)

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Film Quizzes – Biographies

Film biographies have long been one of my favourite genres. Films always tell stories, but biographies give a film the opportunity to tell an even clearer story, and in some ways bring someone, and their reputation, back to life. Below are six films of six very different kinds of people. See how you do 🙂

 (1960s)

 (1980s)

 (1990s)

 (1990s)

 (2000+)

 (2000+)

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