I see…now that melissa has started posting, I’m going to have to make these harder.
1. The movie title references an animal. The movie features the funeral of a different animal.
A Fish Called Wanda
Solved by melissa (comment #8).
2. “You play the piano all day and then jump on a horse, you could get cramps.”
Five Easy Pieces
Solved by George (comment #2).
3. This controversial movie, banned in many places upon original release, was made by the director of a highly successful and iconic horror film. Although he directed over sixty films, he made only four more after this one.
Freaks
Solved by Melville (comment #4).
4. “I’ve got a degree in ass wiggling, mate.”
The Full Monty
Solved by Evn (comment #1).
5. Based on a novel by a writer best known as a game show panelist.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Solved by Melville (comment #3).
6. Although it’s a light-hearted musical, a key plot element involves the lead injuring himself to avoid the draft.
For Me and My Gal
Solved by Evn (comment #5).
7. “He’s so full of twists. He starts to describe a donut and it comes out a pretzel.”
The Fortune Cookie
Solved by melissa (comment #7).
DAMMIT! I knew I should have started out slow to lull you into a false sense of security. The gloves are off now, eh?