Question 1

What real-life Catskills location inspired the bungalow colony in the film?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Fogler's Bungalows was based on Dr. Locker's, a real bungalow colony in Mountaindale, New York, where writer Pamela Gray spent childhood summers.

Question 2

How did Diane Lane help ensure Viggo Mortensen could be cast in the film?

Accepted Answer

Diane Lane gave up part of her salary so the production could afford to hire Viggo Mortensen.

Question 3

What challenging conditions did Diane Lane and Viggo Mortensen face filming their waterfall scene?

Accepted Answer

The river was freezing, filled with debris and cigarette butts, and the rocks were covered in little worms.

Question 4

Which two major award bodies recognized 'A Walk on the Moon'?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the National Board of Review in 1999 and the Independent Spirit Awards in 2000.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that disrupts Pearl Kantrowitz's life?

Accepted Answer

Her world is turned upside down when she has an affair with a free-spirited blouse salesman.

Question 6

What real-life Catskills location inspired the film's setting?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Fogler's Bungalows was based on Dr. Locker's bungalow colony in Mountaindale, New York, where writer Pamela Gray spent childhood summers.

Question 7

How did Diane Lane help get Viggo Mortensen cast in the film?

Accepted Answer

Diane Lane gave up part of her salary so the production could afford to hire Viggo Mortensen.

Question 8

What challenging conditions did Diane Lane and Viggo Mortensen face filming their waterfall scene?

Accepted Answer

The river was freezing, filled with debris and cigarette butts, and the rocks were covered in little worms.

Question 9

Which two famous Woodstock-associated acts weren't actually at the festival, despite their music being in the film?

Accepted Answer

Joni Mitchell declined her invitation, and Big Brother and the Holding Company were never invited (Janis Joplin had left them the year before).

Question 10

What surprising age difference exists between Tovah Feldshuh and the actor playing her son?

Accepted Answer

Tovah Feldshuh was only 46 during filming and is not quite 15 years older than Liev Schreiber, who plays her son Marty Kantrowitz.

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