Question 1

What is the film 'For Your Consideration' about?

Accepted Answer

The possibility of Oscar gold grips the cast and crew of an independent film after awards buzz is generated by the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star.

Question 2

How does Christopher Guest typically approach filming his movies?

Accepted Answer

Very little of the movie has a detailed script; Guest writes an outline, does a maximum of two or three takes, and has no rehearsals prior to filming.

Question 3

Which festivals or awards recognized 'For Your Consideration'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the BFI London Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006, and received awards from the Independent Spirit Awards, National Board of Review, and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

Question 4

What is the significance of the title 'For Your Consideration'?

Accepted Answer

The title comes from the phrase that often appears on free DVDs mailed to possible Oscar and Emmy voters to get them to review nominated movies and television shows.

Question 5

Who plays the veteran star Marilyn Hack in the film?

Accepted Answer

Catherine O'Hara plays the character Marilyn Hack.

Question 6

What is the film 'For Your Consideration' about?

Accepted Answer

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.

Question 7

How does Christopher Guest typically approach filming his movies?

Accepted Answer

Very little of the movie has a detailed script; Guest writes an outline, does a maximum of two or three takes, and has no rehearsals prior to filming.

Question 8

What is the significance of Purim in the context of this movie?

Accepted Answer

Purim is a Jewish festival celebrating a victory over attempted genocide, and its relative obscurity led the creators to use it as a punch line element in the title of the film-within-a-film.

Question 9

Which festivals or awards recognized 'For Your Consideration'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the BFI London Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006, and won awards from the Independent Spirit Awards, National Board of Review, and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

Question 10

Who plays the veteran star Marilyn Hack in the film?

Accepted Answer

Catherine O'Hara plays the character Marilyn Hack.

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