Question 1

Why does 'Dead Again' switch between color and black-and-white scenes?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in color, but the Roman and Margaret scenes were printed in black-and-white during editing to clarify the movement between past and present timelines.

Question 2

Which real Los Angeles bridge appears in the film's climactic fight scene?

Accepted Answer

The fight between Mike and Doug occurs on Shakespeare Bridge, the real name of a bridge in Los Angeles where the movie was filmed.

Question 3

What building used for a convent in 'Dead Again' also appeared in a classic Batman series?

Accepted Answer

The convent building's exteriors were the same used for Bruce Wayne's house in the 1966 Batman television series.

Question 4

How many actors play double roles in 'Dead Again' besides Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson?

Accepted Answer

Two additional double roles: Jo Anderson plays both Sister Madeleine and a snooty starlet, while Patrick Doyle plays a bored cop and an obnoxious party guest.

Question 5

What awards or festivals recognized 'Dead Again' in 1991-1992?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, National Board of Review, Berlin International Film Festival, and Golden Globes in 1991-1992.

Question 6

Why does 'Dead Again' switch between color and black-and-white scenes?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in color, but during editing, the Roman and Margaret scenes were printed in black-and-white to clarify the movement between past and present timelines.

Question 7

Which real Los Angeles bridge appears in the film and has a Shakespeare connection?

Accepted Answer

The Shakespeare Bridge, a real bridge in Los Angeles, appears where Mike and Doug fight, and Laurence Olivier in Hamlet is shown on a magazine cover.

Question 8

What building used for a convent in 'Dead Again' also appeared in a 1960s Batman series?

Accepted Answer

The convent building's exteriors were the same used for Bruce Wayne's house in the 1966 Batman TV series.

Question 9

What Japanese message appears on a lacquer box containing scissors in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese characters on the lacquer box translate to "These are for you," which is a recurring line of dialogue in the movie.

Question 10

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Dead Again'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1992 and received awards from BAFTA, the National Board of Review, and the Golden Globes.

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