Question 1

What surprising detail about the dogs used in the film was revealed by a Turner Classic Movies host?

Accepted Answer

According to Ben Mankiewicz, all dogs used as show dogs were actual show dogs except one replacement poodle, after an owner pulled her dog upon learning it wouldn't win the fake dog show.

Question 2

How did Parker Posey prepare for her role as Meg Swan?

Accepted Answer

Parker Posey got real braces to wear for her character.

Question 3

What contrasting preparation instructions did Christopher Guest give to Fred Willard and Jim Piddock for their dog show roles?

Accepted Answer

Fred Willard was told not to research dogs, while Jim Piddock had to do extensive dog research so his character would appear knowledgeable as a judge.

Question 4

What was the origin of Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock's characters in the film?

Accepted Answer

Years before the film, Christopher Guest wrote 'catalog people' on paper, which eventually became the characters played by Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock.

Question 5

Which major international film festivals featured 'Best in Show'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2000 and 2021, and the Tribeca Film Festival in 2025.

Question 6

What surprising detail about the dogs used in the film was revealed by a Turner Classic Movies host?

Accepted Answer

According to Ben Mankiewicz, all the dogs used as show dogs were real show dogs, except one replacement poodle after an owner pulled out upon learning her dog wouldn't win the fake show.

Question 7

How did Parker Posey prepare for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Parker Posey got real braces for her character to wear.

Question 8

What contrasting instructions did Christopher Guest give to Fred Willard and Jim Piddock for their roles?

Accepted Answer

Fred Willard was told not to research dogs, while Jim Piddock had to do extensive dog research so his character would appear knowledgeable, leading some viewers to think Piddock was a real judge.

Question 9

What was the origin of Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock's characters in the film?

Accepted Answer

Years before the film, Christopher Guest wrote down 'catalog people' on a piece of paper, which eventually became the characters played by Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock.

Question 10

Which major film festivals included 'Best in Show' in their lineups?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2000, Toronto International Film Festival in 2000 and 2021, and Tribeca Film Festival in 2025.

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