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Millionaire’s Countdown To The Oscars Week

Josh Darby
Richland, WA

Josh answered questions on their Facebook page and they paid for his flight from Washington State.
This is Josh's first visit to New York.

Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Acting Methods
Actors Down Under
'80s Films
Busy Actors
Tied Up & Happy
Major Love Letters
Fan Editing
The Bad News Bears
Action Movie Tips
In Other Words



Question 1 - In Other Words
What 2012 hit film was referred to by one writer as "The Full Monty lite, Miami-style"?
A. Battleship B. Magic Mike
C. Rock of Ages D. Total Recall

Answer and value

B. Magic Mike
Value: $7000
Bank: $7000

Question 2 - Action Movie Tips
After a kayaking accident in Chile, Ohio senator Rob Portman purposely slammed his dislocated shoulder into a rock, a trick he said he learned from what film?
A. The Rock B. Lethal Weapon 2
C. Die Hard 2 D. Con Air

JTQ 1

Josh is not a big action film fan. He likes Con Air, but does not remember any such action in that film

Answer and value

B. Lethal Weapon 2
Value: $100 jumped
Bank: $7000

Question 3 - The Bad News Bears
In the 1976 comedy "The Bad News Bears", what is the name of the business that sponsors the lowly Bears?
A. Chico's Bail Bonds B. Dino's Discount Liquor
C. Gino's Gentlemen's Club D. Rico's Check Cashing

Answer and value

A. Chico's Bail Bonds
Value: $500
Bank: $7500

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Flashback question
In the famous opening scene from the 1970 movie "Patton", General Patton gives a speech in front of what backdrop?
A. Statue of Liberty B. Military cemetery
C. American flag D. White House

Flashback answer

C. American flag

Question 4 - Fan Editing
Created by a "Star Wars" fan, the "Machete Order" suggests watching the films out of sequence, and completely skipping which of these films?
A. Revenge of the Sith B. The Phantom Menace
C. Return of the Jedi D. The Empire Strikes Back

Spoiler

Josh said he is "kind of" a Star Wars fan.
He said if he were to skip one film it would be The Phantom Menace.
He said Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back were the original trilogy so you want to watch those
He said he is leaning toward The Phantom Menace because Anakin Skywalker was just a kid and you can pick up the story later. He then decides to ask the audience.

ATA

A-24% B-56% C-14% D-6%
Mere warns that Josh may have influenced the audience, but added he may not have.
Josh went with the audience.

Answer and value

B. The Phantom Menace
Value: $15K!
Bank: $22500

Josh will return with one JTQ remaining.

Question 4 - Fan Editing
Created by a "Star Wars" fan, the "Machete Order" suggests watching the films out of sequence, and completely skipping which of these films?
A. Revenge of the Sith B. The Phantom Menace
C. Return of the Jedi D. The Empire Strikes Back

Spoiler

Josh said he is "kind of" a Star Wars fan.
He said if he were to skip one film it would be The Phantom Menace.
He said Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back were the original trilogy so you want to watch those
He said he is leaning toward The Phantom Menace because Anakin Skywalker was just a kid and you can pick up the story later. He then decides to ask the audience.

ATA

A-24% B-56% C-14% D-6%
Mere warns that Josh may have influenced the audience, but added he may not have.
Josh went with the audience.

Answer and value

B. The Phantom Menace
Value: $15K!
Bank: $22500

I wish I'd skipped it.