Question 1

What tragic accident occurred during the filming of The Big Picture?

Accepted Answer

While renting Wink Martindale's house for a party scene, the crew accidentally killed Charles Bronson's cat across the street. This story is recounted in a book by location manager Barry Gremillion.

Question 2

Which Spinal Tap connection appears in The Big Picture?

Accepted Answer

When Nick first meets Alan, a secretary mentions Mr. Fleckman waiting. Alan's wife is played by Fran Drescher, who played Bobbi Fleckman in This Is Spinal Tap.

Question 3

Why is Martin Short uncredited in The Big Picture despite playing Neil Sussman?

Accepted Answer

Martin Short was considered an 'extended cameo' with only four scenes totaling seven minutes. He later regretted not asking for screen credit as he was proud of the character.

Question 4

What compromises threaten Nick Chapman's integrity in The Big Picture?

Accepted Answer

After studio executive Allen Habel offers Nick a dream deal to make his first feature, corporate reality intervenes with compromises to his high-minded vision during production chaos.

Question 5

Which actors made their film debuts in The Big Picture?

Accepted Answer

Teri Hatcher's first movie role was as Gretchen, and daytime soap actress Beth Chamberlin also made her film debut in this movie.

Question 6

What unfortunate incident occurred during filming at Wink Martindale's rented house?

Accepted Answer

The crew accidentally killed Charles Bronson's cat while filming a party scene at the rented house, a story recounted in a book by the location manager and on the DVD commentary.

Question 7

Which song in the film was written and performed by its writers?

Accepted Answer

The song "The Whites of their Eyes" was written and performed by the movie's writers Michael McKean and Christopher Guest.

Question 8

What connection does Fran Drescher's character have to This Is Spinal Tap?

Accepted Answer

Fran Drescher plays Alan's wife, and her character shares the last name Fleckman with Bobbi Fleckman, whom she played in This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

Question 9

Why was Martin Short uncredited for his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Martin Short was considered an "extended cameo" with only four scenes totaling seven minutes, which is why he did not receive screen credit despite regretting it later.

Question 10

What compromises threaten Nick Chapman's integrity in his first feature film deal?

Accepted Answer

Studio executive Allen Habel offers Nick a dream deal, but once production starts, corporate reality forces compromises to Nick's high-minded vision, challenging his integrity amid filmmaking chaos.

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