It’s the 7th annual Off My Shelf Holiday Extravaganza! I’ve foregathered five fabulous friends to forget festive frivolity! That’s right forget! This year we’re gonna have a discussion about films that you often forget happen during the holiday season with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and In Bruges.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Release: 2005
Director: Shane Black
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan
In Bruges
Release: 2008
Director: Martin McDonagh
Stars: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ciarán Hinds
Not so Christmas Quiz
The term kiss kiss bang bang is actually slang for what?
A – a spy movie especially James Bond
What is the name of the fictional character that Harmony loves?
A – Johnny Gossamer
During the scene where the girl with the pink hair was killed, what almost unrecognizable holiday song is playing?
A – Blue Christmas
What famous individuals show up in Harry’s daydream about Happy american ends to movies?
A- Abe Lincoln and Elvis
When trying to get Harry to leave town, Perry mentions that what actor wants too much money?
A – Colin Farrell
What other Oscar nominated film did Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star in together?
A – The Banshees of Inisherin
How many fucks is said in In Bruges. Within 5
A – 126
When Ken finally gets the call from Harry, what aptly named movie is he watching?
A – Touch of Evil (1958)
Jordan Prentice, who played Jimmy, once helped portrait a character that now has a minor role in the MCU
A – Howard The Duck
Many of the actors in In Bruges, have an acting credit in what movie series?
A – Harry Potter
Bonus!
When playing 6 degrees of separation between these 2 movies, there is 1 degree of separation. What movie is the conector?
A – Alexander (2004)
When protecting herself, Harmony is seen carrying a bat with “Wonder Girl” carved into it. This is a homage to what movie?
A – The Natural (1984) – Robert Redford’s bat is called “Wonder Boy”