Question 1

What was the original title of 'Simply Irresistible'?

Accepted Answer

The original title was 'Vanilla Fog'.

Question 2

Why was the female lead character rewritten to be younger in 'Simply Irresistible'?

Accepted Answer

The studio wanted to cash in on Sarah Michelle Gellar's popularity from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', so the character was changed from middle-aged to 20 years old for her casting.

Question 3

Which critic gave 'Simply Irresistible' a 'thumbs down' in his last review before his death?

Accepted Answer

Gene Siskel gave the film a 'thumbs down' in his final review before his death.

Question 4

How did filming at New York's Henri Bendel department store avoid disrupting business in 'Simply Irresistible'?

Accepted Answer

Equipment was brought in at closing time, filming went on all night, and all traces were removed before customers arrived each morning.

Question 5

What magical element transforms Amanda Shelton's cooking in 'Simply Irresistible'?

Accepted Answer

She is given a magical crab by Gene O'Reilly, which makes her dishes excellent and induces strong emotional reactions in those who eat them.

Question 6

What was the original title of the movie before it became 'Simply Irresistible'?

Accepted Answer

The original title was 'Vanilla Fog'.

Question 7

Why was the female lead character rewritten to be younger in the film?

Accepted Answer

The role was rewritten to be a 20-year-old so that Sarah Michelle Gellar could be cast, as the studio wanted to capitalize on her popularity from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Question 8

How did the production film scenes in a busy New York department store without disrupting customers?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were shot inside Henri Bendel at night after closing, with equipment brought in and removed by morning, leaving no trace for customers.

Question 9

What magical element transforms Amanda Shelton's cooking in the story?

Accepted Answer

Amanda is given a magical crab by Gene O'Reilly, which makes her dishes excellent and induces strong emotional reactions in those who eat them.

Question 10

Who gave the film a 'thumbs down' in his last review before his death?

Accepted Answer

Gene Siskel gave the film a 'thumbs down' in his final review before he died.

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