Question 1

What was Elijah Wood's character almost always wearing in the film, and why?

Accepted Answer

Elijah Wood's character Sandy Ricks wears a The Smashing Pumpkins shirt in almost every scene because Wood is a big Smashing Pumpkins fan in real life.

Question 2

What scene featuring Elijah Wood was filmed but ultimately cut from the final movie?

Accepted Answer

A scene where Elijah Wood was scripted to have his first on-screen kiss was shot but cut from the final film.

Question 3

How did director Alan Shapiro approach casting the role of Kim in the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Alan Shapiro originally wanted "a complete unknown" for Kim, but after screen tests with Elijah Wood, he felt most girls were too "giggly" and cast the more experienced Jessica Wesson instead.

Question 4

What gag does Paul Hogan recreate when using a blowtorch to make toast?

Accepted Answer

Paul Hogan recreates a gag from The Paul Hogan Show where he uses a blowtorch to "toast" bread, originally performed for his house-mate Strop.

Question 5

How were the dolphins playing Flipper cared for during filming?

Accepted Answer

Three dolphins from Dolphin Encounters in the Bahamas played Flipper, with regular training and days off based on their needs, housed in large pens with 24-hour security and a nearby trainer.

Question 6

What was Elijah Wood's character almost always wearing in the film, and why?

Accepted Answer

Elijah Wood's character Sandy Ricks wears a The Smashing Pumpkins shirt in almost every scene because Wood is a big Smashing Pumpkins fan in real life.

Question 7

What scene was shot for Elijah Wood's character but cut from the final movie?

Accepted Answer

Elijah Wood was scripted to have his first on-screen kiss in the film. The scene was shot but cut out of the final movie.

Question 8

How did director Alan Shapiro approach casting the role of Kim?

Accepted Answer

Director Alan Shapiro originally wanted "a complete unknown" for Kim but felt most girls tested with Elijah Wood were too "giggly." He cast experienced Jessica Wesson instead.

Question 9

What gag does Paul Hogan recreate when using a blowtorch to make toast?

Accepted Answer

Paul Hogan recreates a gag from The Paul Hogan Show where Hoges makes toast for his housemate Strop by using a blowtorch to "toast" bread.

Question 10

How were the dolphins playing Flipper cared for during filming?

Accepted Answer

Three dolphins from Dolphin Encounters played Flipper. They had regular days off, large pens with security, and a trainer living nearby, with schedules based on their needs.

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