Entertainment Quiz #766
Film, Arts, Music & Entertainment Quiz for 21 September 2023
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1
Q1.
"Without the freedom to criticise, there is no flattering praise" is the motto of which daily newspaper?
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2
Q2.
Publicity for which 1998 film reads: "Robbie, a singer, and Julia, a waitress, are both engaged, but to the wrong people."?
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3
Q3.
They began in 1990 playing at McManus's, their aunt's pub, went on to perform in the film "The Commitments", and played at the 1996 Summer Olympics as their international career began. Who were they?
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4
Q4.
Who was the Tannhäuser?
A
A mythical water beast in German folk lore
B
A 13th century Minnesinger and travelling poet
C
A hero in Scandinavian mythology
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5
Q5.
What is the basis of the 2022 musical "A Beautiful Noise"?
A
The music of George Gershwin
B
The life and music of Neil Diamond
C
The search for the background sound of the Big Bang
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6
Q6.
Which 1998 film, directed by Peter Weir and starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Ed Harris, Noah Emmerich and Natascha McElhone, depicts a man discovering that his day to day life is actually a television show?
B
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
C
There's Something About Mary
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7
Q7.
Which of these is the title of a documentary by Michael Moore?
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