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Questions and Answers
What was the trend in creating films in the 1980s?
What was the trend in creating films in the 1980s?
- Creating more foreign films
- Creating more experimental films
- Creating more independent films
- Creating ever-larger blockbuster films (correct)
Who is credited with the creation of the high-concept picture of the modern Hollywood blockbuster?
Who is credited with the creation of the high-concept picture of the modern Hollywood blockbuster?
- Don Simpson (correct)
- Martin Scorsese
- Brian de Palma
- Quentin Tarantino
What was the introduction of the PG-13 rating in 1984 mainly due to?
What was the introduction of the PG-13 rating in 1984 mainly due to?
- Controversies surrounding the violent content of PG films (correct)
- Controversies surrounding the language used in PG films
- Controversies surrounding the sexual content of PG films
- Controversies surrounding the political content of PG films
What was the teen comedy subgenre that rose in popularity during the 1980s?
What was the teen comedy subgenre that rose in popularity during the 1980s?
What is the opinion of Quentin Tarantino about the 1980s in American cinema?
What is the opinion of Quentin Tarantino about the 1980s in American cinema?
What was the reason for the reliance on effect-driven blockbusters in the 1980s?
What was the reason for the reliance on effect-driven blockbusters in the 1980s?
What was the main characteristic of high-concept films in the 1980s?
What was the main characteristic of high-concept films in the 1980s?
What was the impact of the introduction of the PG-13 rating in 1984?
What was the impact of the introduction of the PG-13 rating in 1984?
What was the opinion of film theorist David Bordwell about the notion that the 1980s was one of the weaker decades for American cinema?
What was the opinion of film theorist David Bordwell about the notion that the 1980s was one of the weaker decades for American cinema?
Flashcards
Blockbuster Trend in the 1980s
Blockbuster Trend in the 1980s
The trend of making increasingly large and expensive blockbuster movies.
Don Simpson, High-Concept Pioneer
Don Simpson, High-Concept Pioneer
A film producer known for creating high-concept blockbuster movies, emphasizing simple, marketable ideas that can be easily understood by a large audience.
PG-13 Rating Introduction
PG-13 Rating Introduction
A rating category introduced in 1984 for movies that contained more mature themes and violence than PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) but not enough to qualify as R (Restricted).
Brat Pack Films
Brat Pack Films
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Quentin Tarantino's View on 1980s Cinema
Quentin Tarantino's View on 1980s Cinema
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Effect-Driven Blockbusters of the 1980s
Effect-Driven Blockbusters of the 1980s
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High-Concept Films: Key Feature
High-Concept Films: Key Feature
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PG-13 Rating: Impact
PG-13 Rating: Impact
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David Bordwell's Perspective on 1980s Cinema
David Bordwell's Perspective on 1980s Cinema
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Description
"Lights, camera, action! Take a trip down memory lane to the 1980s with our film quiz. Test your knowledge on the blockbuster hits, iconic actors, and cinematic trends that defined the decade. From high concept to cult classics, this quiz covers it all. Get ready to show off your film expertise and relive the magic of the 80s on the big screen!" Keywords: 1980s, film, cinema, high concept, blockbuster, actors, trends.
