Question 1

What real-world event is subtly referenced in a scene from Death to Smoochy?

Accepted Answer

The North Tower of the World Trade Center is visible in a shot filmed in Lower Manhattan, placing production about five months before the 9/11 attacks.

Question 2

Which actor kept a prop from the movie as a personal memento?

Accepted Answer

Edward Norton kept a picture of a rhino that was on Sheldon's wall in the film, and it hangs on his real-life wall.

Question 3

What unusual food concoction was created by an actor for their character?

Accepted Answer

Edward Norton concocted the spirulina and almond butter mixture that Sheldon puts on his soy hot dog in his hotel room.

Question 4

Who choreographed and performed the ice skating stunts in the film?

Accepted Answer

Canadian skater Elvis Stojko choreographed and skated the ice skating stunts at the end of the movie.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Death to Smoochy?

Accepted Answer

Fired children's TV star Rainbow Randolph targets his squeaky-clean replacement, Smoochy, with outrageous revenge attempts to reclaim his fame.

Question 6

What real-world event is subtly referenced in a shot of Rainbow Randolph dancing in a park?

Accepted Answer

The North Tower of the World Trade Center is visible in that shot, filmed about five months before the 9/11 attacks, as noted in the DVD commentary by Danny DeVito.

Question 7

Which actor kept a prop picture of a rhino from the movie as a real-life memento?

Accepted Answer

Edward Norton kept the picture of a rhino that was on Sheldon's wall in the film, and it hangs on his wall in real life.

Question 8

How did Jon Stewart humorously reference his role in this movie at the 2006 Oscars?

Accepted Answer

Jon Stewart, while hosting the 78th Annual Academy Awards, introduced himself as 'the fourth male lead in "Death To Smoochy"' and joked, 'Rent it.'

Question 9

Who choreographed and performed the ice skating stunts in the film's finale?

Accepted Answer

Canadian skater Elvis Stojko choreographed and skated the ice skating stunts at the end of the movie.

Question 10

What unusual mixture did Edward Norton personally create for a scene involving a soy hot dog?

Accepted Answer

Edward Norton concocted the spirulina and almond butter mixture that Sheldon puts on his soy hot dog in his hotel room.

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