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The film *Black Mass* is a biographical crime drama that primarily focuses on the life of American mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger.
Answer: True
The source material identifies *Black Mass* as a 2015 American biographical crime drama film centered on the life of American mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger.
Scott Cooper was solely responsible for writing the screenplay for *Black Mass*.
Answer: False
While Scott Cooper directed *Black Mass*, the screenplay was written by Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth, not solely by Cooper.
*Black Mass* is based on a 2000 book titled *Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob*.
Answer: True
The film *Black Mass* is explicitly stated to be based on the 2000 book of the same title, authored by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill.
The music for *Black Mass* was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Answer: False
The musical score for *Black Mass* was composed by Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL, not Hans Zimmer.
Principal photography for *Black Mass* began in May 2014 in Los Angeles.
Answer: False
Principal photography for *Black Mass* commenced on May 19, 2014, in Boston, not Los Angeles.
Sienna Miller's scenes as Catherine Greig were cut from *Black Mass* due to scheduling conflicts.
Answer: False
Sienna Miller's scenes were cut from the film due to 'narrative choices,' not scheduling conflicts.
The soundtrack for *Black Mass* was released by Warner Bros. Records on September 11, 2015.
Answer: False
The soundtrack for *Black Mass* was released by WaterTower Music on September 11, 2015, not Warner Bros. Records.
Who directed the 2015 American biographical crime drama film *Black Mass*?
Answer: Scott Cooper
Scott Cooper directed the film *Black Mass*.
Which book served as the basis for the film *Black Mass*?
Answer: Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob
The film *Black Mass* is based on the 2000 book titled *Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob*.
Who was the cinematographer for *Black Mass*?
Answer: Masanobu Takayanagi
Masanobu Takayanagi was the cinematographer for *Black Mass*.
Which production company was NOT listed as being involved in *Black Mass*?
Answer: Summit Entertainment
The listed production companies for *Black Mass* include Cross Creek Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Le Grisbi Productions, Head Gear Films, and Vendian Entertainment. Summit Entertainment is not listed.
When did principal photography for *Black Mass* begin?
Answer: May 19, 2014
Principal photography for *Black Mass* commenced on May 19, 2014.
Which Massachusetts city was used to recreate West Broadway's Triple O's Lounge for filming *Black Mass*?
Answer: Cambridge
Cambridge, Massachusetts, was used to recreate West Broadway's Triple O's Lounge for filming *Black Mass*.
Which actress was cast and filmed scenes for *Black Mass* but was ultimately cut from the final film due to 'narrative choices'?
Answer: Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller was cast and filmed scenes as Catherine Greig, but her scenes were cut from the film due to 'narrative choices'.
Who composed the soundtrack for *Black Mass*?
Answer: Junkie XL
The soundtrack for *Black Mass* was composed by Tom Holkenborg, known as Junkie XL.
What was the running time of *Black Mass*?
Answer: 123 minutes
The running time of *Black Mass* was 123 minutes.
In 1975, James 'Whitey' Bulger, portrayed as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang, controlled most organized crime in South Boston.
Answer: True
The film's initial plot setup in 1975 depicts James 'Whitey' Bulger as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang, controlling most organized crime in South Boston.
FBI agent John Connolly proposed that Whitey Bulger become an informant to help infiltrate the rival Patriarca crime family.
Answer: False
FBI agent John Connolly proposed that Whitey Bulger become an informant to help infiltrate the rival Angiulo Brothers' organization, not the Patriarca crime family.
Whitey Bulger's son, Douglas, died from a sudden heart attack, leading to a rift with his girlfriend Lindsey Cyr.
Answer: False
Whitey Bulger's son, Douglas, died from Reye syndrome, and his girlfriend Lindsey removed him from life support against Whitey's wishes, which caused the rift.
Whitey Bulger used his informant status with the FBI to cover his criminal activities and eliminate rivals, including providing information that led to the arrest of the Angiulo Brothers.
Answer: True
Whitey Bulger exploited his FBI informant status to protect his criminal enterprise and eliminate rivals, notably by providing information that led to the arrest of the Angiulo Brothers.
John Connolly's wife, Marianne, was unaware of her husband's deepening relationship with Whitey Bulger and the illicit gifts he received.
Answer: False
John Connolly's wife, Marianne, noticed negative changes in her husband, including his acceptance of expensive gifts and money from Whitey Bulger's gang, indicating her awareness.
In 1975, James 'Whitey' Bulger was depicted as the leader of which criminal organization?
Answer: The Winter Hill Gang
In 1975, James 'Whitey' Bulger was portrayed as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang.
What personal tragedy did Whitey Bulger experience early in the film, leading to his son's death?
Answer: His son suffered from Reye syndrome.
Whitey Bulger's young son, Douglas, suffered from Reye syndrome, leading to his death early in the film.
Who was the FBI agent who grew up in South Boston and proposed that Whitey Bulger become an informant?
Answer: John Connolly
FBI agent John Connolly, a childhood friend of Whitey Bulger, proposed that Bulger become an informant.
After his mother's death in 1985, Whitey Bulger's behavior became more violent and unpredictable, worsening his FBI informant relationship.
Answer: True
Following his mother's death in 1985, Whitey Bulger's behavior indeed became increasingly violent and unpredictable, leading to a deterioration of his informant relationship with the FBI.
Fred Wyshak, the new assistant U.S. Attorney, was easily swayed by John Connolly's attempts to divert his attention from Whitey Bulger.
Answer: False
Fred Wyshak, characterized as a 'bulldog' prosecutor, explicitly refused John Connolly's attempts to divert his attention and demanded Whitey Bulger's arrest, indicating he was not easily swayed.
The FBI's links to organized crime were exposed when John Morris divulged Connolly's and Whitey's relationship to *The Boston Globe*.
Answer: True
John Morris, an FBI co-worker, became disillusioned and, fearing prosecution, exposed Connolly's and Whitey's relationship to *The Boston Globe*, leading to a front-page story.
At the end of *Black Mass*, Whitey Bulger was arrested in Florida and received a single life sentence.
Answer: False
Whitey Bulger was eventually apprehended in Santa Monica, California, and received two consecutive life sentences plus five years, not a single life sentence in Florida.
Kevin Weeks received a twelve-year sentence for his involvement with Whitey Bulger.
Answer: False
Kevin Weeks received a five-year sentence for his involvement, not a twelve-year sentence.
John Morris, the FBI agent who cooperated with *The Boston Globe*, received legal immunity for his actions.
Answer: True
John Morris received legal immunity for his cooperation in exposing the FBI's links to organized crime.
William 'Billy' Bulger resigned as Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts after his contact with Whitey was discovered.
Answer: True
William 'Billy' Bulger resigned from his position as Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts after his continued contact with Whitey was discovered.
FBI agent John Connolly was convicted of conspiracy and received a twenty-year sentence.
Answer: False
FBI agent John Connolly was convicted of second-degree murder and received a forty-year sentence, not a twenty-year sentence for conspiracy.
Who was appointed as the new assistant U.S. Attorney in Boston and demanded Whitey Bulger's arrest?
Answer: Fred Wyshak
Fred Wyshak was appointed as the new assistant U.S. Attorney in Boston and demanded Whitey Bulger's arrest.
What sentence did FBI agent John Connolly receive for his conviction of second-degree murder?
Answer: Forty-year sentence
FBI agent John Connolly was convicted of second-degree murder and received a forty-year sentence.
What was the outcome for William 'Billy' Bulger after his contact with Whitey was discovered?
Answer: He resigned as Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts.
William 'Billy' Bulger resigned as Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts after his contact with Whitey was discovered.
Johnny Depp led the ensemble cast of *Black Mass*, which also included actors such as Joel Edgerton and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Answer: True
The ensemble cast of *Black Mass* was indeed led by Johnny Depp and featured prominent actors including Joel Edgerton and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Joel Edgerton portrayed James 'Whitey' Bulger in the film *Black Mass*.
Answer: False
Johnny Depp portrayed James 'Whitey' Bulger, while Joel Edgerton played FBI agent John Connolly.
Benedict Cumberbatch was the original choice for William 'Billy' Bulger and remained in the role throughout production.
Answer: False
Benedict Cumberbatch replaced Guy Pearce in the role of William 'Billy' Bulger, indicating he was not the original choice.
Jesse Plemons prepared for his role as Kevin Weeks by studying video footage of the actual Kevin Weeks and hiring a dialect coach.
Answer: True
Jesse Plemons prepared for his role as Kevin Weeks by hiring a dialect coach and studying video footage of the actual Kevin Weeks.
Johnny Depp met with Whitey Bulger in prison to prepare for his role in *Black Mass*.
Answer: False
Johnny Depp attempted to meet Whitey Bulger but was declined, instead consulting Bulger's attorney for preparation.
Who portrayed FBI agent John Connolly in *Black Mass*?
Answer: Joel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton portrayed FBI agent John Connolly in *Black Mass*.
How did Joel Edgerton prepare for his role as John Connolly?
Answer: He studied past footage of the FBI agent before his imprisonment.
Joel Edgerton prepared for his role by studying past footage of John Connolly before his imprisonment, including talk show and courtroom appearances.
Who was cast as William 'Billy' Bulger in the film, replacing Guy Pearce?
Answer: Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch was cast as William 'Billy' Bulger, replacing Guy Pearce in the role.
Warner Bros. Pictures handled the domestic distribution of *Black Mass*, while another company managed international distribution.
Answer: False
Warner Bros. Pictures was responsible for the worldwide distribution of *Black Mass*, implying both domestic and international distribution.
*Black Mass* had its world premiere in September 2015 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Answer: False
*Black Mass* had its world premiere on September 4, 2015, at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival, not the Toronto International Film Festival.
The budget for *Black Mass* was $53 million, and it grossed a worldwide total of $100 million.
Answer: True
The production budget for *Black Mass* was $53 million, and it achieved a worldwide box office gross of $100 million.
*Black Mass* was released on home media (DVD and Blu-ray) in February 2016.
Answer: True
*Black Mass* was released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 16, 2016.
In its opening weekend, *Black Mass* finished first at the box office in the United States and Canada.
Answer: False
In its opening weekend, *Black Mass* debuted to $22.6 million, finishing second at the box office behind *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials*.
Rotten Tomatoes gave *Black Mass* an approval rating of 73%, praising Johnny Depp's compelling performance.
Answer: True
On Rotten Tomatoes, *Black Mass* received an approval rating of 73%, with the critical consensus specifically highlighting Johnny Depp's compelling performance.
When did *Black Mass* have its world premiere?
Answer: September 4, 2015, at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival
*Black Mass* had its world premiere on September 4, 2015, at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival.
What was the total worldwide box office gross for *Black Mass*?
Answer: $100 million
The worldwide box office gross for *Black Mass* was $100 million.
How did *Black Mass* perform at the box office in its opening weekend in the United States and Canada?
Answer: It debuted to $22.6 million, finishing second.
In its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, *Black Mass* debuted to $22.6 million, finishing second at the box office.
What was the general critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes regarding *Black Mass*?
Answer: It was praised as a gripping story and highlighted Johnny Depp's compelling performance.
The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes praised *Black Mass* as a gripping story and specifically highlighted Johnny Depp's compelling performance.
When was *Black Mass* released on DVD and Blu-ray?
Answer: February 16, 2016
*Black Mass* was released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 16, 2016.
James 'Whitey' Bulger himself approved of *Black Mass* and watched it multiple times.
Answer: False
James 'Whitey' Bulger himself disapproved of *Black Mass* and explicitly refused to watch it.
Kevin Weeks, Whitey Bulger's associate, called *Black Mass* 'pure fiction' and disputed many characterizations, though he admitted the killings took place.
Answer: True
Kevin Weeks characterized *Black Mass* as 'pure fiction,' disputing most of the film's depictions and characterizations, while acknowledging that the killings portrayed did occur.
What was James 'Whitey' Bulger's personal response to the film *Black Mass*?
Answer: He disapproved of it and refused to watch it.
James 'Whitey' Bulger himself disapproved of *Black Mass* and explicitly refused to watch it.
According to Kevin Weeks, what was NOT a specific aspect of the characterizations in *Black Mass* that he disputed?
Answer: The film accurately portraying the locations of the killings.
Kevin Weeks disputed several characterizations, including Depp's resemblance to Bulger, Bulger's demeanor, and Flemmi's portrayal, but the source does not indicate he disputed the accuracy of killing locations; rather, he admitted the killings took place.
Johnny Depp won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in *Black Mass*.
Answer: False
Johnny Depp won the Maltin Modern Master Award and the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance, but not a Golden Globe Award.
*Black Mass* received nominations for Best Film and Best Actor at the Satellite Awards.
Answer: True
*Black Mass* was nominated for Best Film and Johnny Depp for Best Actor – Motion Picture at the Satellite Awards.
Johnny Depp was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for *Black Mass*.
Answer: True
Johnny Depp was indeed nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role in *Black Mass*.
Which award did Johnny Depp win for his performance in *Black Mass* at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival?
Answer: Maltin Modern Master Award
Johnny Depp won the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for his performance in *Black Mass*.
For which category was *Black Mass* NOT nominated at the Satellite Awards?
Answer: Best Director
*Black Mass* was nominated for Best Film, Best Actor – Motion Picture (Johnny Depp), and Best Adapted Screenplay at the Satellite Awards, but not Best Director.
What nominations did *Black Mass* receive at the Saturn Awards?
Answer: Best Thriller Film and Best Make-Up
*Black Mass* was nominated for Best Thriller Film and Best Make-Up at the Saturn Awards.
What did Lindsay Kimble of *People* magazine believe Johnny Depp deserved for his performance as Bulger?
Answer: An Academy Award nomination
Lindsay Kimble of *People* magazine believed Johnny Depp deserved an Academy Award nomination for his performance as Bulger.