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Dazed and Confused (film) - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is the author of the book 'Alright, Alright, Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused'?
A) Richard Linklater
B) Melissa Maerz
C) David Allan
D) Marc Spitz
  • 2. In what year was Melissa Maerz's book about Dazed and Confused published?
A) 2013
B) 2011
C) 2020
D) 1993
  • 3. Which publication featured an article titled 'An Oral History of Dazed and Confused' by Marc Spitz?
A) Maxim
B) CNN
C) High-Def Digest
D) The Austin Chronicle
  • 4. On what date was Marc Spitz's article on Dazed and Confused published?
A) December 26, 2013
B) August 8, 2011
C) September 24, 1993
D) May 26, 2023
  • 5. Who wrote the article 'Dazed by Days' for The Austin Chronicle?
A) Melissa Maerz
B) David Allan
C) Marc Spitz
D) Richard Linklater
  • 6. In which publication was Richard Linklater's article 'Dazed by Days' printed?
A) Maxim
B) CNN
C) The Austin Chronicle
D) High-Def Digest
  • 7. Which author wrote the piece regarding traveling in Austin titled 'Dazed and Confused' are not typically goals when traveling, except in Austin'?
A) Melissa Maerz
B) David Allan
C) Steven Cohen
D) Richard Linklater
  • 8. Who authored the review of Dazed and Confused for High-Def Digest?
A) David Allan
B) Melissa Maerz
C) Marc Spitz
D) Steven Cohen
  • 9. What is the ISBN of Melissa Maerz's book on Dazed and Confused?
A) 9780062908400
B) 9780062900000
C) 9780062908490
D) 9780062908499
  • 10. What is the title of the article written by Richard Linklater in 1993?
A) Dazed by Days
B) Dazed and Confused
C) Alright, Alright, Alright
D) An Oral History of Dazed and Confused
  • 11. Where was the cast lodged during the filming of Dazed and Confused?
A) Congress Suites
B) Austin Inn
C) The University Hotel
D) Crest Hotel
  • 12. What did Joey Lauren Adams say Linklater told the cast regarding their characters?
A) If you don't like your character, change it
B) Take instructions only from the writers
C) Focus primarily on your physical appearance
D) Stick strictly to the script provided
  • 13. Which actor drew on memories of his alcoholic father to portray O'Bannion?
A) Affleck
B) Jason London
C) Shawn Andrews
D) Matthew McConaughey
  • 14. Which actor's role was reduced due to his behavior with other cast members?
A) Jason London
B) Shawn Andrews
C) Rory Cochrane
D) Parker Posey
  • 15. Why was Milla Jovovich's role as Michelle reduced?
A) She demanded higher pay
B) She had another film commitment
C) It didn't really gel
D) She was late to set
  • 16. What did Parker Posey and Rory Cochrane wear to replicate 1970s hairstyles?
A) Temporary dyes
B) Vintage hats
C) Hair extensions
D) Wigs
  • 17. What was the main reason studio officials were concerned about Linklater?
A) His excessive spending on costumes
B) His improvisational and experimental directing style
C) His lack of experience with period pieces
D) His refusal to use a professional crew
  • 18. What did Universal want added to the film to justify an R rating?
A) More drug use
B) Nudity
C) More violence
D) More profanity
  • 19. What was the location used for the film's fictional Robert E. Lee High School?
A) Tony Burger Activity Center
B) Austin High School
C) Bedichek Middle School
D) Everette L. Williams Elementary
  • 20. What condiments were used on the freshman girls during the hazing scene?
A) Vinegar and oil
B) Honey and syrup
C) Mayonnaise and relish
D) Mustard and ketchup
  • 21. Which actress improvised the line 'wipe that face off your head!'?
A) Parker Posey
B) Milla Jovovich
C) Autumn Barr
D) Joey Lauren Adams
  • 22. Who lied to Linklater about his baseball abilities?
A) Jason London
B) Matthew McConaughey
C) Shawn Andrews
D) Wiley Wiggins
  • 23. Where was the first scene filmed with McConaughey?
A) Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park
B) The football field
C) Top Notch Hamburgers
D) The Emporium
  • 24. What phrase did McConaughey use to craft his character's catchphrase?
A) Stay cool
B) Party on
C) Keep it moving
D) All right
  • 25. What was built at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park for the keg party?
A) A mock football field
B) A replica moontower
C) A wooden parking garage
D) A large stage
  • 26. When did the film production officially end?
A) August 15
B) July 19
C) September 1
D) August 27
  • 27. Who helped Linklater search for undiscovered talent for the film?
A) Wiley Wiggins
B) Anne Walker-McBay
C) Don Phillips
D) Parker Posey
  • 28. Which city was not mentioned as a location for casting searches?
A) New York
B) Chicago
C) Los Angeles
D) Austin
  • 29. Who was almost cast as the bully O'Bannion before Ben Affleck?
A) Ron Livingston
B) Brendan Fraser
C) Jon Favreau
D) Vince Vaughn
  • 30. How did Linklater describe his decision to cast Ben Affleck?
A) He wanted someone with a dark personality
B) He wanted a professional actor with experience
C) He wanted the most famous person
D) He wanted an appealing person
  • 31. How many main ensemble actors were found in Texas?
A) Eight
B) Twelve
C) Five
D) Ten
  • 32. Why did Linklater initially dislike Matthew McConaughey for the role of Wooderson?
A) He arrived late to the audition
B) He was not local to Austin
C) He lacked acting experience
D) He was too handsome
  • 33. What was Matthew McConaughey studying when he was discovered?
A) History
B) Film
C) English
D) Theater
  • 34. Why was the role of Wooderson originally meant to be cast locally?
A) To avoid fame
B) Budget purposes
C) To save travel time
D) To maintain authentic accents
  • 35. Who told Matthew McConaughey who Don Phillips was at the bar?
A) His girlfriend
B) Linklater
C) Anne Walker-McBay
D) A bartender
  • 36. Which actress was considered for the role of Darla?
A) Ashley Judd
B) Claire Danes
C) Renee Zellweger
D) Elizabeth Berkley
  • 37. How did Linklater explain why he chose Parker Posey for Darla?
A) She had more experience
B) She was taller
C) She was a local resident
D) She was crazier
  • 38. Which producer saw Richard Linklater's film Slacker at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival?
A) Lee Daniel
B) Sean Daniel
C) Universal Pictures
D) Jim Jacks
  • 39. What was the name of the production company founded by Jim Jacks and Sean Daniel?
A) Sundance Productions
B) Alphaville Films
C) Slacker Studios
D) Universal Pictures
  • 40. How much money did Richard Linklater receive to write the script for Dazed and Confused?
A) $25,000
B) $6 million
C) $10,000
D) $50,000
  • 41. What did Richard Linklater use his initial writing payment for?
A) To fund a vacation
B) To hire new actors
C) To buy a new car
D) To pay off debts from producing Slacker
  • 42. In what year does the film Dazed and Confused take place?
A) 1991
B) 1976
C) 1980
D) 1970
  • 43. Where did Richard Linklater grow up and base many of his characters' experiences?
A) Huntsville, Texas
B) Dallas, Texas
C) Los Angeles, California
D) Austin, Texas
  • 44. Who was the director of photography for Dazed and Confused?
A) Richard Linklater
B) Sean Daniel
C) Jim Jacks
D) Lee Daniel
  • 45. How long did it take Linklater to complete the first draft of the script?
A) A year
B) Six months
C) A week
D) A month
  • 46. What equipment did Linklater avoid using to achieve a 1970s look?
A) Steadicam
B) Boom microphones
C) Color filters
D) Digital cameras
  • 47. How many other films in development did Universal fast-track Linklater's script ahead of?
A) 10
B) 30
C) 50
D) 5
  • 48. What was the intended budget for the film from Universal?
A) $1 million
B) $25,000
C) $10 million
D) $6 million
  • 49. Which actor became the breakout star of the film?
A) Adam Goldberg
B) Matthew McConaughey
C) Ben Affleck
D) Jason London
  • 50. Which character serves as the school's star quarterback?
A) David Wooderson
B) Randall "Pink" Floyd
C) Benny O'Donnell
D) Fred O'Bannion
  • 51. Who is the senior that participates in hazing for a second year after failing to graduate?
A) Clint Bruno
B) Don Dawson
C) Kevin Pickford
D) Fred O'Bannion
  • 52. What is the name of the pool hall frequented by the teens?
A) The Moonlight Tower
B) The Emporium
C) The Field
D) The Watering Hole
  • 53. What song does Mitch listen to at the end of the film?
A) Slow Ride
B) Paranoid
C) School's Out
D) Stranglehold
  • 54. Where do Pink and his friends travel to at the end of the movie?
A) Dallas
B) Huntsville
C) Austin
D) Houston
  • 55. What rank did Entertainment Weekly give the film on its list of the 50 Best High School Movies?
A) Twentieth
B) Third
C) Tenth
D) First
  • 56. What did Pink refuse to sign for his coach?
A) A letter of intent
B) A clean-living pledge
C) A disciplinary form
D) A permission slip
  • 57. What was the final runtime of the film after editing?
A) 102 minutes
B) 120 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 165 minutes
  • 58. Who was the editor of Dazed and Confused?
A) Sandra Adair
B) Harry Garfield
C) Richard Linklater
D) Jimmy Page
  • 59. What did Kaye and Jodi reflect on in a deleted scene?
A) A teenager's tombstone
B) Their high school lockers
C) A broken car
D) A poster of a band
  • 60. Where was the research screening held in November?
A) An Austin movie theater
B) A Hollywood studio
C) A Texas university
D) A Dallas shopping center
  • 61. What score did the film receive at the initial Dallas research screening?
A) 78
B) 50
C) 10
D) 38
  • 62. Who was the music supervisor for the film?
A) Jimmy Page
B) Sandra Adair
C) Harry Garfield
D) Robert Plant
  • 63. What percentage of the film's budget was set aside for music rights?
A) Nearly 50 percent
B) Nearly 10 percent
C) Nearly 5 percent
D) Nearly 25 percent
  • 64. What did Linklater create for each major character to help choose songs?
A) Playlists on CDs
B) Written biographies
C) Music videos
D) Mixtapes
  • 65. Which Led Zeppelin member blocked the use of "Rock and Roll"?
A) Robert Plant
B) John Bonham
C) John Paul Jones
D) Jimmy Page
  • 66. What did Linklater resolve to do after Robert Plant denied the song rights?
A) Sue the band
B) Boycott Plant for life
C) Use a cover version
D) Replace the scene entirely
  • 67. Which band did Universal employ to record a cover of "We're an American Band"?
A) Jackyl
B) Led Zeppelin
C) The Medicine Label
D) Aerosmith
  • 68. On what date was the Dazed and Confused soundtrack released?
A) September 28, 1993
B) November 12, 1993
C) January 1, 1994
D) September 28, 1992
  • 69. Which artist had a song in the film that was excluded from the commercial soundtrack due to licensing costs?
A) Ted Nugent
B) Jackyl
C) Milla Jovovich
D) Bob Dylan
  • 70. Which song was performed by Milla Jovovich but excluded from the soundtrack?
A) Sweet Emotion
B) Hurricane
C) The Alien Song (For Those Who Listen)
D) Hey Baby
  • 71. Which company distributed and marketed the film Dazed and Confused?
A) Universal Pictures
B) Columbia Pictures
C) Gramercy Pictures
D) Paramount Pictures
  • 72. How did Russel Schwartz want to market the film, against Linklater's wishes?
A) As an action thriller
B) As a historical documentary
C) As a coming-of-age drama
D) As a stoner comedy
  • 73. What items were included in Gramercy's press kit?
A) Pot-leaf earrings
B) A soundtrack CD
C) Autographed cast photos
D) Original movie scripts
  • 74. Which rock and roll poster designer did Linklater hire to design an alternative poster?
A) Shepard Fairey
B) Saul Bass
C) Andy Warhol
D) Frank Kozik
  • 75. What vehicle was featured in the collage on the poster designed by Frank Kozik?
A) Ford Mustang
B) Plymouth Duster
C) Chevrolet Camaro
D) Dodge Charger
  • 76. Who was considered the best-known cast member at the time of the film's release?
A) Jovovich
B) Ben Affleck
C) Matthew McConaughey
D) Parker Posey
  • 77. How much did the film gross on its opening weekend?
A) $1.2 million
B) $500,000
C) $918,127
D) $2.5 million
  • 78. What did Russel Schwartz call the release strategy of using less than 200 theaters?
A) A limited engagement experiment
B) A financial success
C) A tactical error
D) Death
  • 79. In what month and year was the film first released on laserdisc?
A) June 2006
B) August 2011
C) January 1994
D) March 1994
  • 80. How long after the laserdisc release did the VHS version arrive?
A) Four months
B) Two months
C) Six months
D) One year
  • 81. In what year was the film released on HD DVD?
A) 2023
B) 2011
C) 2004
D) 2006
  • 82. On which television channel did the 'Making Dazed' documentary originally air?
A) American Movie Classics
B) Criterion Channel
C) Universal Television
D) Entertainment Weekly Network
  • 83. How many pages are in the book included with the Criterion Collection boxed-set?
A) 10 pages
B) 4 pages
C) 72 pages
D) 50 pages
  • 84. What rating did Entertainment Weekly give the Criterion Collection release?
A) A+
B) C
C) B+
D) A
  • 85. What audio format was featured on the 2011 Blu-ray release?
A) Dolby Atmos
B) DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
C) Mono 1.0
D) Stereo 2.0
  • 86. When did The Criterion Collection re-release the film on 4K UHD Blu-ray?
A) February 21, 2023
B) September 18, 2005
C) August 2011
D) June 6, 2006
  • 87. The 4K UHD release featured a new remaster from what source?
A) The 1994 laserdisc transfer
B) A digital intermediate
C) The 2011 Blu-ray master
D) The original camera negative
  • 88. What is the Rotten Tomatoes approval rating for Dazed and Confused?
A) 100%
B) 94%
C) 82%
D) 75%
  • 89. How many stars did Roger Ebert award the film?
A) Two out of four
B) One out of four
C) Three out of four
D) Four out of four
  • 90. What rating did Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly give the film?
A) A
B) B+
C) B
D) A-
  • 91. Who included Dazed and Confused on their list of the 10 greatest films of all time in 2002?
A) Richard Linklater
B) Quentin Tarantino
C) Peter Travers
D) Roger Ebert
  • 92. Where was the defamation lawsuit against Linklater filed?
A) New York
B) Texas
C) New Mexico
D) California
  • 93. What music video did Matthew McConaughey reprise his Wooderson role in during 2012?
A) High School Life
B) The 1970s Party
C) Synthesizers
D) Everybody Wants Some!!
  • 94. Linklater described his intent for the film as being an inverse of whose movies?
A) John Hughes
B) Quentin Tarantino
C) Roger Ebert
D) Richard Corliss
  • 95. What film did Linklater announce as a spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused?
A) Boyhood
B) Everybody Wants Some!!
C) The 1980s
D) Huntsville
  • 96. How many reviews were used to determine the Rotten Tomatoes approval rating?
A) 69
B) 21
C) 50
D) 100
  • 97. What Metacritic score did the film receive?
A) 75 out of 100
B) 81 out of 100
C) 94 out of 100
D) 82 out of 100
  • 98. Which critic called Dazed and Confused 'art crossed with anthropology'?
A) Roger Ebert
B) Richard Corliss
C) Peter Travers
D) Janet Maslin
  • 99. Who described Dazed and Confused as 'shitfaced American Graffiti'?
A) Desson Howe
B) Owen Gleiberman
C) Peter Travers
D) Marjorie Baumgarten
  • 100. What specific band's tickets were mentioned by Linklater as a low-stakes goal in the film?
A) The Black Widows
B) Led Zeppelin
C) Aerosmith
D) Lynyrd Skynyrd
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