![]() ![]() Everyone has a stake in the ratings, so when successful contestant John Turturro wanes in audience popularity, the network asks him to "take a dive". ![]() Martin Scorsese is an executive to the show's product sponsor. David Paymer and Hank Azaria are the show's producers. In the film, Christopher McDonald is the host of the incredibly popular television quiz show "21". But, it was released in 1994, the same year as Forrest Gump and The Shawshank Redemption, so it didn't really stand a chance during awards season. It was nominated for Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actor at the Oscars, but John Turturro's and Ralph Fiennes's performances went unrecognized. Quiz Show really is an important movie even though it's the poster-child for the "people are mean" mentality. This piece of social commentary that's sometimes hard to watch but has fantastic acting, well framed shots, and great scene transitions is directed by none other than Robert Redford, the master of all elements mentioned. But to my fellow young'uns, let me tell you this: it's a true story. Those of you who are a little younger will think Quiz Show is a very fascinating and creative film. Those of you who remember The Joker is Wild or other similar quiz shows in the 1950s and 1960s on television will be transported back in time during the film Quiz Show.
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