answers
'a'=answer
'e'=evidence
*note: i own the screenplay and have read through it several times, and much of my evidence comes from there. *roxy wilde
01) What is Brian Slade's full name?
a: Thomas Brian Stoningham Slade
e: the scene where Arthur is looking for Brian's name changes, he sees his orignial name on the screen.
02) Brian grew up in suburban __________.
a: Birmingham
e: Cecil says it in a narration, and two blokes at the festival show (where Brian performs 'Sebastian') say that he's from there.
03) When asked if he is 'a mod or a rocker,' how does Brian respond? (direct quote)
a: 'I'm six of one, half a dozen of the other, really'
e: what evidence is needed? that's what he says, and he says it in the screenplay, too
04) What is the name of the lead guitarist of the Venus in Furs? (the film band, not the soundtrack one)
a: Trevor Flynn!
e: he is interviewed for the BBC special about Brian, it says his name at the bottom of the screen throughout. Match names with faces and there you go.
05) Translate the phrase, 'A tart, my dears, a tart in gildy clobber.'
a: 'A slut, mates, a slut in fancy clothes!'
e: subtitles.
06) Which of these people were given 'the pin'?
a: (A) Curt actually had it given to him, but (C) Arthur was sort of given it indirectly*
e: *after he gives it back to Curt, he finds it in his beer (where Curt had obviously placed it for him to find)
07) Which of these artists does not have an album that appears in the record store scene?
a: (B) Elton John
e: just watch that scene very closely, all the others are there.
08) To whom is the following quote credited: '...nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner.'
a: (C) Oscar Wilde, c. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
e: [Signet Classic 1993 publication] chapter 8, pg 117, line 8-9, stated by Lord Henry Wotton aka 'Harry'
09) Name the actor who plays Jerry Devine.
a: British comedian Eddie Izzard
e: well, that's obvious, now isn't it?
10) What is Brian's record label?
a: Bijou Music Limited
e: stated by a newscaster when Arthur is researching ('Fat Lady of Limburgh' is playing in the background)
11) According to Jerry (in the 'Diamond Meadows' scene), Brian is the greatest thing to come out of England since what?
a: '...sliced Beatles.'
e: that's what he says, and if you don't believe me you can watch the movie on closed captioning and find out for yourself.
12) Name three Brian Slade albums.
a: Zounds!, The Ballad of Maxwell Demon, Lipstick Traces
e: Arthur has a poster for 'Zounds!' on the wall of his bedroom, he purchases 'The Ballad of Maxwell Demon' in the record store, and passes 'Lipstick Traces' in the same scene.
13) Where did Curt Wilde and Jack Fairy finish their record together? (specify city and country)
a: West Berlin, Germany
e: when Curt is being interviewed by the German news about Brian's fake assasination (he's sitting next to Jack in a cafe in that scene), it says 'West Berlin' at the bottom of the screen.
14) Which two main characters (not the actors themselves) are American?
a: Curt Wild and Mandy Slade
e: if you don't know that one already, you need to watch the movie a few more times
15) Name the four songs that Brian lip-syncs to during the movie but never actually sings, as well as the artist[s] who really sing[s] them.
a: '2HB,' 'Ladytron,' and 'Bitter-sweet' are sung by Thom Yorke of Radiohead, and 'The Whole Shebang' is performed by Grant Lee Buffalo
e: these versions of the songs are used in both the movie and on the soundtrack. The Grant Lee Buffalo song is what Brian performs on 'Top of the Pops,' which Cecil Drake watches on the telly in a bar after he loses the arm wrestling match against Jerry.
16) Where and when do Brian and Mandy meet for the first time?
a: The Sombrero Club, New Years Eve 1969
e: i believe a sign by the door reads 'The Sombrero Club,' and Mandy says the date.
17) Name the three newspaper headlines from the 'Virginia Plain' scene (right after the "that's me, Dad!" press conference).
a: 'A Star Is Born -- And He Twinkles!,' 'Gay Stunt At Slade Show,' [and my personal favourite] 'All That Glitters -- Is Gay!'
e: pay close attention in that scene and it's obvious
18) The name 'Velvet Goldmine' comes from a song by which of the following artists?
a: (C) David Bowie
e: who needs evidence? that's common knowledge.
19) In what year do Arthur's teenage scenes (before he leaves home) take place?
a: 1972
e: right after the 'That's me, dad!' scene (when Mandy is leaving the press conference), her narrative says that 'in 1972, it was more like dancing,' meaning at that time. therefore, those scenes took place in 1972. see where simple logic can get you?!
20) List the seven lead actors in the order they're listed in the opening credits.
a: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collete, Christian Bale, Eddie Izzard, Emily Woof, Michael Feast
e: Darcy and i can do this one off the top of our heads, but if you really need help then watch the credits!
so there you have it! please send me your score and any feedback/questions/corrections you might have
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