Question 1

What unusual problem did set dressers face while filming in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

After covering a location in fake snow for a scene, a rare May snowstorm dumped 30 centimeters (12 inches) of real snow, complicating their work.

Question 2

Why did Robin Williams say filming in Alaska contributed to his return to drinking?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams stated that being isolated and cold on the Alaska set of this movie contributed to his return to drinking after 20 years of sobriety.

Question 3

How did Holly Hunter prepare for her role as a woman with Tourette's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Holly Hunter traveled to Wolfville, Nova Scotia to meet with Dr. B. Duncan McKinlay, a psychologist with Tourette's Syndrome, attending his two-day presentation in disguise.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in 'The Big White'?

Accepted Answer

A travel agent tries to solve his financial problems by targeting a frozen corpse, which is also sought after by two hitmen.

Question 5

Who plays the character Paul Barnell in the film?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams plays the character Paul Barnell.

Question 6

What unusual problem did set dressers face while filming in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

After spending a day covering a location in fake snow, a rare May snowstorm dumped 30 centimeters (12 inches) of real snow on the set.

Question 7

Why did James Woods turn down a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

James Woods declined the role of Raymond Barnell due to concerns about inadequate medical facilities in Skagway, Alaska, where filming would occur, given his recent heart problems.

Question 8

How did Robin Williams describe the impact of filming in Alaska on his personal life?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams said that being isolated and cold on the Alaska set contributed to his return to drinking after 20 years of sobriety.

Question 9

What did Holly Hunter do to prepare for her role as a woman with Tourette's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Holly Hunter traveled to Wolfville, Nova Scotia to meet with a psychologist with Tourette's Syndrome, attending his two-day presentation while disguised in a hat and dark glasses.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'The Big White'?

Accepted Answer

A financially struggling travel agent tries to use a frozen corpse to solve his money problems, while two hitmen are also after the same corpse.

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