Question 1

What year is considered the height of the feature film industry's Golden Age?

Accepted Answer

1939 is often cited as the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood, marked by the release of several iconic films, including "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz."

Question 2

The first "talkie" feature film was:

Accepted Answer

The Jazz Singer, released in 1927, was the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue sequences, making it the first "talkie."

Question 3

A second Cinematic Golden Age occurred in the:

Accepted Answer

The second Cinematic Golden Age is often considered to have occurred in the 1970s, a period marked by the emergence of "New Hollywood" or "American New Wave," with directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg revolutionizing the film industry with innovative storytelling and filmmaking techniques.

Question 4

In the 1980s, the feature film industry saw the rise of the:

Accepted Answer

In the 1980s, the feature film industry experienced a significant rise in the popularity of the action hero, with movies like "Die Hard," "Rambo," and "The Terminator" becoming iconic examples of this trend.

Question 5

In contemporary Hollywood, branding tends to be about:

Accepted Answer

In contemporary Hollywood, branding is significantly about creating and promoting properties that have franchise potential. This approach allows studios to capitalize on successful characters, stories, and universes across multiple films, merchandise, and other media platforms, ensuring a steady stream of revenue and audience engagement over time.

Question 6

The 1970s saw a new cinematic Golden Age with films by such as:

Accepted Answer

The 1970s were a significant period in cinema, with directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, and George Lucas creating influential and groundbreaking films.

Question 7

Which of the following may have contributed most to the realignment of the feature film industry, with studios becoming more economically efficient?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following may have contributed...

Question 8

The first 3D film appeared in:

Accepted Answer

The first 3D film, "The Power of Love," was shown in 1922, and the early 1930s saw further experimentation with 3D films.

Question 9

Hollywood studios which move productions out of Los Angeles into areas with lower costs and labor laws are more relaxed are said to engage in:

Accepted Answer

Runaway production refers to the practice of moving film and television productions to locations outside of Los Angeles to take advantage of lower costs and more relaxed labor laws.

Question 10

CGI stands for:

Accepted Answer

CGI stands for computer-generated imagery, which refers to the creation of still or animated visual content with computer software.

Question 11

Which of the following were available to filmmakers before CGI?

Accepted Answer

Stop-motion and cel animation were both techniques used by filmmakers before the advent of CGI (Computer Generated Imagery). Stop-motion involves physically manipulating objects in small increments between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a continuous sequence. Cel animation is a traditional animation method where each frame is drawn by hand on a transparent sheet (a cel) and then photographed over a background image. Nano-animation, on the other hand, is not a recognized traditional animation technique.

Question 12

Netflix began:

Accepted Answer

Netflix was founded in 1997 as a mail-based DVD rental service, where customers would order DVDs online to be delivered to their homes, and then send them back after watching. This model was innovative at the time and laid the groundwork for Netflix's evolution into streaming and content production.

Question 13

Movie theaters have begun offering ______ to encourage people to see movies in a theater.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (food and drink ordering from your seat, couches and recliners, and reserved seating) are amenities that movie theaters have introduced to enhance the movie-going experience and attract audiences.

Question 14

Independent films are:

Accepted Answer

Independent films are characterized by their financing, which comes from outside the traditional studio system, allowing for more creative freedom.

Question 15

Which of these is true?
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Accepted Answer

B) Smaller movies have found economic viability in simultaneous streaming and theatrical releases, offering broader access without the need for large distribution budgets. C) Steven Soderbergh was indeed a pioneer in exploring simultaneous streaming and theatrical releases, showcasing an innovative approach to film distribution.

Quiz 13: Feature Films: The Movies