Knowledge BLASTER! Guide to the Movies

Smell that popcorn? Hear that Whump! Whump! Whump! blasting out in Dolby perfection as the helicopter winds its way along the jungle river bed on the monster screen in front of you?

But what film could it be? If Robert Duvall says, “I love the smell of napalm in the morning,” then it has to be...

What? You didn't see that one? Then everyone will know you are not really the film guru you pretend to be and your life will be ruined!!!

Just kidding, of course. But wouldn't it be nice to know the films, stars, directors and legends that have made Hollywood the world capital of entertainment? Here's your chance.

See, we were helping a friend study for the contestant quiz of the Jeopardy! Game show when we realized we had accumulated enough material to help out almost anyone. A student, game show contestant, or died-in-the-wool movie buff. And so here we are, sitting on this little reel of information that took a long time to put together, but offers a quick and easy way to get to know the ins and out of this media that is so dear to so many of us.

From Oscar winners to stars' real names, this material is sure to spark your interest. See if you can answer such diverse questions as:

Who was the first president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in 1927?
What movie was James Dean's debut?
Arnold Schwartzenegger and Danny Devito, not just brothers, but...?
Who said, "I'm not bad; I'm just drawn that way”?
Whose real name is Maurice Mickelwhite?
In Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated feature, which dwarf had no beard?
What movie took a Best Picture Oscar in 2002?
Who played Doc Holiday in Tombstone? In Wyatt Earp?

How did you do? Need a little brushing up?

The KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels. You'll find the books are patterned in an efficient question-and-answer mode, stressing simplicity, brevity, and clarity.

You can use this reference work as a launch pad to propel yourself into more in-depth studies. However, if you find this little study guide provides all the information you need, then consider your knowledge...
Blasted!

We wish you the best of luck in your quest for knowledge in this fascinating subject. 'Bye now.
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