Question 1

Which Bob Dylan song was written for the film and won an Academy Award?

Accepted Answer

Bob Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed" for the film after director Curtis Hanson personally approached him, and the song won an Academy Award.

Question 2

What controversial line about Alan Ladd was removed from the film after complaints?

Accepted Answer

James Leer's line including Alan Ladd in a list of celebrity suicides was removed from all releases after complaints from Ladd's family, leading to a disclaimer about content editing.

Question 3

What is the combination to the locked closet containing the Marilyn Monroe jacket and what does it reference?

Accepted Answer

The combination is 5641, referencing Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak record achieved in 1941.

Question 4

What major awards ceremonies recognized Wonder Boys in 2001?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Writers Guild of America, and American Film Institute Awards in 2001.

Question 5

What is Grady Tripp's professional struggle in Wonder Boys?

Accepted Answer

Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't published anything in seven years since his award-winning novel, facing a weekend of misadventures with a new wonder boy author.

Question 6

How did Bob Dylan get involved with Wonder Boys and what did it win him?

Accepted Answer

Director Curtis Hanson personally approached Bob Dylan about writing a song for the film. Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed," which won him an Academy Award.

Question 7

What controversial edit was made to Wonder Boys after its theatrical release?

Accepted Answer

A line referencing Alan Ladd's death in a list of celebrity suicides was removed after complaints from Ladd's family. All future releases carry a disclaimer about the edit.

Question 8

What is the significance of the combination 5641 in the film?

Accepted Answer

The combination 5641 opens the locked closet with the Monroe jacket. It references Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak accomplished in 1941.

Question 9

What major awards ceremonies recognized Wonder Boys?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Writers Guild of America, and several critics association awards in 2000-2001.

Question 10

What is Grady Tripp's central struggle in Wonder Boys?

Accepted Answer

Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't published anything in 7 years since his award-winning novel. He experiences a weekend of misadventures with a new wonder boy author.

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