Question 1

What historical political quote does Stephen Meyers reference in a key line?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Meyers says, 'I don't care if it's true. I just want to hear him denying it,' referencing a statement attributed to Lyndon B. Johnson about an opponent.

Question 2

Which actor was originally cast as Paul Zara before being replaced?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt was cast as Paul Zara but was replaced by Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Question 3

What is the significance of the title 'The Ides of March'?

Accepted Answer

The Ides of March is March 15, the day Julius Caesar was assassinated, as warned in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' with the line 'Beware the ides of March.'

Question 4

How does the film connect to Barack Obama's 2008 campaign?

Accepted Answer

Some of Governor Mike Morris's campaign posters are inspired by Shepard Fairey's 'Hope' poster from Obama's 2008 campaign, which originally cropped out George Clooney from the source photo.

Question 5

Who plays the ambitious young press spokesman in the presidential campaign?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Gosling plays Stephen Meyers, the ambitious young press spokesman in the cutthroat presidential campaign.

Question 6

What historical political figure is referenced in a line spoken by Stephen Meyers?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Meyers's line about wanting to hear an opponent deny a slur references a statement attributed to Lyndon B. Johnson, who allegedly said something similar about an opponent.

Question 7

Which actor was originally cast as Paul Zara before being replaced by Philip Seymour Hoffman?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt was initially cast as Paul Zara but was replaced by Philip Seymour Hoffman in the role.

Question 8

What is the significance of the title 'The Ides of March' in relation to Julius Caesar?

Accepted Answer

The Ides of March is March 15, the day Julius Caesar was assassinated, as referenced in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' with the warning 'Beware the ides of March.'

Question 9

How are Governor Mike Morris's campaign posters connected to Barack Obama's 2008 campaign?

Accepted Answer

Some of Governor Mike Morris's campaign posters are inspired by Shepard Fairey's 'Hope' poster used for Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, with George Clooney originally in the cropped-out source photo.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured 'The Ides of March' in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2011.

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