Question 1

What real-life painting's discovery story is told in the film, and where can it be seen today?

Accepted Answer

Father Grogan tells Michael and Christine about Michelangelo da Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ' being found accidentally during cleaning. It's now displayed at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Question 2

What connection did Kevin Spacey have to Colin Farrell's Hollywood breakthrough?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Spacey recommended Colin Farrell to director Joel Schumacher, who gave Farrell his first Hollywood break in Tigerland (2000).

Question 3

What unusual event did Kevin Spacey host in Dublin while filming this movie?

Accepted Answer

Spacey hosted a Q&A at the Irish Film Institute, interviewed by critic Michael Dwyer, doing impersonations of actors like Brando and Pacino, and revealing his 'Stage Irish' accent for the film.

Question 4

What is the central conflict driving the story of Ordinary Decent Criminal?

Accepted Answer

Notorious criminal Michael Lynch, with two wives and a flair for showmanship, becomes a huge embarrassment to local police determined to bring him down once and for all.

Question 5

Which Blur frontman composed the score for this film?

Accepted Answer

Damon Albarn scored Ordinary Decent Criminal, one of only three movies he had scored as of 2022.

Question 6

What real-life art discovery is referenced in the film?

Accepted Answer

Father Grogan tells a true story about Michelangelo da Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ' being found accidentally during cleaning, now displayed at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Question 7

How did Kevin Spacey help Colin Farrell's Hollywood career?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Spacey recommended Colin Farrell to director Joel Schumacher, who gave Farrell his first Hollywood break in Tigerland (2000).

Question 8

What unusual event did Kevin Spacey host while filming in Dublin?

Accepted Answer

Spacey hosted a Q&A at the Irish Film Institute, interviewed by critic Michael Dwyer, doing impersonations of actors and revealing his 'Stage Irish' accent for the film.

Question 9

What detail appears as Michael Lynch steals a painting from the museum?

Accepted Answer

As Michael runs out with the painting of Judas kissing Jesus, he passes an exhibition sign reading 'The Taking of Christ'.

Question 10

Which notable musician composed the score for this film?

Accepted Answer

The film is scored by Damon Albarn, frontman of Blur, and as of 2022 it's one of only three movies he has scored.

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