Question 1

Why was the release of Take Me Home Tonight delayed for four years?

Accepted Answer

Topher Grace revealed that the film's heavy drug use caused the delayed release, with studios hesitant about the cocaine content. It sat on the shelf until Ron Howard and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment rescued it, even putting some content back in.

Question 2

Which actor personally called Michael Biehn to offer him a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Topher Grace, being a big fan of The Terminator and Aliens, personally called Michael Biehn and offered him the role of his father, Bill Franklin.

Question 3

What unusual incident occurred during the filming of party scenes?

Accepted Answer

An extra with Tourette's syndrome would frequently shout 'Cut!' while filming party scenes, which Topher Grace said happened at least five times.

Question 4

What real-life connection does Topher Grace have to the video store where Matt works?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Matt works at Suncoast Motion Picture Company. During high school, Topher Grace actually worked at a Suncoast store.

Question 5

What is the main conflict that drives Matt Franklin's story in Take Me Home Tonight?

Accepted Answer

Recent MIT grad Matt rebels against maturity by working at a video store, but rethinks his position when his unrequited high-school crush Tori invites him to a party, leading him to hatch a plan to change his life.

Question 6

Why was the release of Take Me Home Tonight delayed for four years?

Accepted Answer

Topher Grace revealed that heavy drug use in the film caused the delayed release, with studios hesitant about cocaine content. The film sat on the shelf until Ron Howard and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment rescued it, even putting some content back in.

Question 7

What personal connection did Topher Grace have to the video store where his character works?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Matt works at Suncoast Motion Picture Company. During high school, Topher Grace actually worked at a Suncoast store himself.

Question 8

How did Michael Biehn get cast as Matt's father in the film?

Accepted Answer

Being a big fan of The Terminator and Aliens, Topher Grace personally called Michael Biehn and offered him the role of his father.

Question 9

What unusual filming challenge occurred during the party scenes?

Accepted Answer

An extra with Tourette's syndrome would frequently shout "Cut!" while filming party scenes. Topher Grace said it happened at least five times.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives Matt Franklin's story?

Accepted Answer

Recent MIT grad Matt rebels against maturity by working at a video store instead of pursuing a corporate career. He rethinks his position when his high-school crush Tori invites him to a party, prompting him to hatch a plan to change his life.

Take Me Home Tonight

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