Question 1

Which actors used accents different from their own in Laurel Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Christian Bale (Welsh-born Englishman) performed an American accent, Kate Beckinsale (English) performed an American accent, Alessandro Nivola (American) performed a British accent, and Natascha McElhone (English) performed an Israeli accent. Only Frances McDormand used her own accent.

Question 2

What real-life musicians appear in Jane's photo gallery in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jane's photo gallery includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and Joni Mitchell, who inspired the Jane character. They are all thanked in the credits.

Question 3

What did Frances McDormand say about her nude scenes in Laurel Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Frances McDormand said she wanted to try nudity as a personal challenge for "physical liberation" as an actress, and was nude a lot during shooting, though not necessarily full-on in the movie.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured Laurel Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Laurel Canyon was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002 and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2003.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Laurel Canyon?

Accepted Answer

An uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, causing a clash of life attitudes that shakes everyone up.

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