Question 1

What philosophical twist does Kathleen put on Descartes' famous saying in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kathleen plays on Descartes' 'cogito ergo sum' by saying 'dedita ergo sum' (I do what I'm addicted to doing therefore I am) and 'pecco ergo sum' (I sin therefore I am).

Question 2

Which major film festivals was The Addiction selected for?

Accepted Answer

The Addiction was selected for the San Francisco International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Question 3

How did Christopher Walken end up playing the character Peina instead of the originally intended gender?

Accepted Answer

According to Abel Ferrara, Peina was originally written as female, but Christopher Walken read the script thinking Peina was male and wanted the role, so Walken played Peina while Casanova was played by Anabella Sciorra.

Question 4

What connection do three cast members of The Addiction have to the TV series The Sopranos?

Accepted Answer

Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, and Annabella Sciorra all played on The Sopranos, with Falco playing Tony Soprano's wife and Sciorra playing his girlfriend in season 3.

Question 5

What is the central conflict for the main character in The Addiction?

Accepted Answer

A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.

Question 6

What twist in casting occurred due to Christopher Walken's interpretation of the script?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Walken thought Peina was a male character and insisted on playing the role, leading to him portraying Peina while Anabella Sciorra played Casanova, originally written as male and female respectively.

Question 7

How does the film's protagonist philosophically twist Descartes' famous phrase?

Accepted Answer

Kathleen plays on 'cogito ergo sum' by saying 'dedita ergo sum' (I do what I'm addicted to doing therefore I am) and 'pecco ergo sum' (I sin therefore I am).

Question 8

Which major film festivals featured 'The Addiction' in their lineups?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Question 9

What is the central conflict for the main character in 'The Addiction'?

Accepted Answer

A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.

Question 10

Which actors from 'The Sopranos' appear in 'The Addiction'?

Accepted Answer

Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, and Annabella Sciorra all played on 'The Sopranos' and appear in this film.

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