Question 1

Which classic comedy routine inspired a famous line from Denis Leary in The Ref?

Accepted Answer

Denis Leary's line "Lady, your husband ain't dead. He's hiding!" is a direct quote from the Abbott and Costello routine "Susquehanna Hat Company" from the film In Society (1944).

Question 2

What Entertainment Weekly recognition did The Ref receive in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The Ref appeared on Entertainment Weekly's list of The 50 Best Movies You've Never Seen in their July 16, 2012 issue.

Question 3

How did The Ref connect to Kevin Spacey's previous film Glengarry Glen Ross through a memorable line?

Accepted Answer

Gus's line "Fuck you, that's my name!" was more famously spoken in Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), which also starred Kevin Spacey.

Question 4

What American Film Institute list included The Ref in the year 2000?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, the American Film Institute included The Ref in its list of 500 movies nominated for the Top 100 Funniest American Movies.

Question 5

What is the basic premise of The Ref?

Accepted Answer

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

Question 6

Which classic comedy routine inspired a line Denis Leary says in The Ref?

Accepted Answer

Denis Leary's line "Lady, your husband ain't dead. He's hiding!" is a direct quote from the Abbott and Costello routine "Susquehanna Hat Company" in the film In Society (1944).

Question 7

What Entertainment Weekly list featured The Ref in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The Ref appeared on Entertainment Weekly's list of The 50 Best Movies You've Never Seen in the July 16, 2012 issue.

Question 8

How does a line in The Ref connect to Kevin Spacey's role in Glengarry Glen Ross?

Accepted Answer

Gus (Denis Leary) says "Fuck you, that's my name!" in The Ref, a line more famously spoken in Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), where Kevin Spacey also starred.

Question 9

What recognition did The Ref receive from the American Film Institute in 2000?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, the American Film Institute included The Ref in its list of 500 movies nominated for the Top 100 Funniest American Movies.

Question 10

What is the premise of The Ref?

Accepted Answer

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

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