Question 1

What is the central conflict in Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

A disturbed girl held captive at the Arboria Institute must escape from her deranged therapist Dr. Barry Nyle, who controls her mind with sinister technology.

Question 2

How did Panos Cosmatos primarily fund Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

He funded it primarily through royalties from his father's film, Tombstone (1993).

Question 3

Which festivals featured Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at AFI Fest, Mar del Plata International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and Istanbul Film Festival.

Question 4

What is the connection between Barry Nyle's pills and William S. Burroughs?

Accepted Answer

Barry Nyle's pills are from Benway's Pharmacy, referencing Dr. Benway, a recurring character in the works of William S. Burroughs.

Question 5

What quote appears after the end credits of Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

The quote is "No matter where you go...There you are." from the character Buckaroo Banzai in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984).

Question 6

What is the central conflict in Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

A disturbed girl held captive at the Arboria Institute must escape from her deranged therapist, Dr. Barry Nyle, who uses sinister technology to control her mind.

Question 7

Which festivals featured Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Istanbul Film Festival (2012), AFI Fest (2011), Mar del Plata International Film Festival (2011), Stockholm International Film Festival (2011), and Tribeca Film Festival (2011).

Question 8

What is the connection between Barry Nyle's pills and William S. Burroughs?

Accepted Answer

Barry Nyle's pills come from Benway's Pharmacy, referencing Dr. Benway, a recurring character in the works of William S. Burroughs.

Question 9

How did Panos Cosmatos fund Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Accepted Answer

Panos Cosmatos primarily funded the film using royalties from his father's movie, Tombstone (1993).

Question 10

What quote appears after the end credits and where is it from?

Accepted Answer

After the credits, a quote reads: 'No matter where you go...There you are.' This is from the character Buckaroo Banzai in the movie The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984).

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