America Music And Film Flashcards
Which famous singer rose to fame in the 1950s with hits like ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ‘Hound Dog’?
Elvis Presley
What popular musical genre emerged in the 1960s and became a symbol of counterculture?
Rock ‘n’ Roll
Which iconic band became known as the ‘Fab Four’ and took the world by storm in the 1960s?
The Beatles
What influential music festival took place in 1969 and featured performances by Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin?
Woodstock
Which actress starred in the classic film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ in 1961?
Audrey Hepburn
What groundbreaking movie was released in 1977, launching a global phenomenon with characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader?
Star Wars
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1994, directed by Quentin Tarantino?
Pulp Fiction
What iconic movie musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John was released in 1978?
Grease
Which pop singer released the album ‘Thriller’ in 1982, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time?
Michael Jackson
What famous director created films like ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ and ‘Jurassic Park’?
Steven Spielberg
Which legendary singer-songwriter released the album ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ in 1984?
Bruce Springsteen
What animated Disney movie was released in 1994, featuring characters like Simba and Mufasa?
The Lion King
Which actress won an Academy Award for her role in the movie ‘Monster’ in 2003?
Charlize Theron
What famous boy band dominated the music scene in the late 1990s with hits like ‘I Want It That Way’?
Backstreet Boys
Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002?
Shrek
