INTERVIEW: Alan Arkin and Greg Kinnear on getting involved with the film at the 'Thin Ice Press Junket on 2/12/12 in Bev

INTERVIEW: Alan Arkin and Greg Kinnear on getting involved with the film at the 'Thin Ice Press Junket on 2/12/12 in Bev

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The speaker credits a mentor for significant career influence, highlighting a script sent by the mentor that led to a rewarding experience. The script, crafted by Jill and Karen Sprecher, was set in the Midwest, resonating with the speaker's background. The storyline was unexpected, offering new directions. The speaker also valued the chance to work with talented actors like Alan, Billy Crudup, Bob Balaban, and David Harbour, praising their contributions.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker credit for having a significant impact on his career and life outside of movies?

Jill Sprecher

David Harbour

An unnamed person

Billy Crudup

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What previous project had the person who sent the script worked on?

A film set in the Midwest

13 Conversations About One Thing

A collaboration with David Harbour

A documentary about actors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the script resonated with the speaker due to his personal background?

Its setting in the Midwest

The script's comedic elements

Its unexpected plot twists

The involvement of famous actors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two sisters were involved in crafting the script?

Jill and Karen Sprecher

Karen and Jill Crudup

Jill and Karen Balaban

Karen and Jill Harbour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor is NOT mentioned as part of the collaboration in the video?

Billy Crudup

Alan

Bob Balaban

Jill Sprecher