Question 1

What real-life event caused a production shutdown during filming?

Accepted Answer

Production shut down briefly when Matthew McConaughey's father died early in filming, allowing him to arrange and attend the funeral.

Question 2

Which character was based on Matthew McConaughey's older brother?

Accepted Answer

The character of David Wooderson was based on Matthew McConaughey's older brother.

Question 3

What inspired the name of Matthew McConaughey's production company?

Accepted Answer

Matthew McConaughey's production company JKL Productions comes from Wooderson's life credo: 'Just Keep Livin'!'

Question 4

What unusual expense consumed a significant portion of the film's budget?

Accepted Answer

Reportedly one-sixth of the budget was spent on acquiring the rights to 1970s pop hits for the soundtrack.

Question 5

What real person appears as the sleeping teacher in the shop scene?

Accepted Answer

The sleeping teacher in the shop scene when kids build paddles is a real teacher at the school who still works there.

Question 6

What real-life event caused a brief production shutdown during filming?

Accepted Answer

Production shut down briefly when Matthew McConaughey's father died early in filming, allowing him to arrange and attend the funeral.

Question 7

Which festivals screened Dazed and Confused?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Locarno International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 1993, International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2000, and New York Film Festival in 2013.

Question 8

What was a surprisingly large portion of the budget spent on?

Accepted Answer

Reportedly one-sixth of the budget was spent on acquiring the rights to 1970s pop hits for the soundtrack.

Question 9

What personal connection inspired Matthew McConaughey's character Wooderson?

Accepted Answer

The character of Wooderson was based on Matthew McConaughey's older brother.

Question 10

What conflict does Randall Floyd face as a star athlete?

Accepted Answer

Floyd is a star athlete who likes smoking weed, creating a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a 'no drugs' pledge.

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