Question 1

What makes The Spirit unique in Frank Miller's filmography?

Accepted Answer

It's the only film Frank Miller directed alone, according to IMDb trivia.

Question 2

Why did Eva Mendes join The Spirit without reading the script?

Accepted Answer

She signed on because she wanted to work with Frank Miller, having loved his previous films Sin City and 300.

Question 3

What technological innovation was used for some scenes in The Spirit?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes were shot using a digital camera called 'The Phantom' that can shoot up to 1,000 frames per second.

Question 4

What distracted Frank Miller so much that he shouted 'Cut!' instead of 'Action!'?

Accepted Answer

He admitted being so distracted by Paz Vega's costume that he mistakenly shouted 'Cut!' before filming her scene.

Question 5

Which festival was The Spirit part of in 1989?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Venice Film Festival in 1989.

Question 6

What is the central conflict in The Spirit?

Accepted Answer

The Spirit, a hero returned from the beyond, fights to stop The Octopus, who plans to wipe out Central City.

Question 7

Why did Eva Mendes join the cast of The Spirit?

Accepted Answer

Eva Mendes signed on before seeing the script because she wanted to work with Frank Miller, admiring his work on Sin City and 300.

Question 8

What unique filming technique was used for some scenes in The Spirit?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes were shot with a digital camera called 'The Phantom' that can capture up to 1,000 frames per second.

Question 9

Which festival was The Spirit part of?

Accepted Answer

The Spirit was part of the Venice Film Festival in 1989.

Question 10

Who plays the villain The Octopus in The Spirit?

Accepted Answer

Samuel L. Jackson plays the character The Octopus.

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