Question 1

Why was Nothing Last Forever shelved after production?

Accepted Answer

Produced in 1982, the film was shelved by MGM after poor reception at advance screenings. It's had rare airings on European television and later on American TV, with its most recent airing in January 2015 on TCM Underground.

Question 2

Which actor helped secure a special screening of the film in 2004?

Accepted Answer

Bill Murray introduced a special screening at the BAM Cinematek in Brooklyn, NY on April 13, 2004. He was instrumental in getting the film to play there.

Question 3

What legal issue prevents a DVD release of Nothing Lasts Forever?

Accepted Answer

A Warner Brothers spokesman stated in 2003 and again in 2006 that the film cannot be released on DVD due to 'unspecified legal difficulties'. In 2007, Warner claimed it was 'on the middle burner'.

Question 4

What is the meaning behind the name of Lauren Tom's character?

Accepted Answer

Lauren Tom's character is named Eloy, an alternate spelling of the Eloi, the blond-haired, child-like people who inhabit the earth's surface in the film The Time Machine (1960).

Question 5

Which actor was originally supposed to appear in the film but died before shooting?

Accepted Answer

John Belushi was supposed to appear, but he died seven weeks before shooting began. His wife, Judith Belushi-Pisano, does have a bit part.

Nothing Lasts Forever

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