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Answers & Points Timeline, Game 15 Friday September 19-2

#1 Post by Here's Fanny! » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:48 am

You'd think if a movie is deemed the "Best Picture", then the guy who directed it would automatically be the "Best Director", right? Well, come to find out it happens a lot. I didn't do the math, but it seems that turns out to the case more often than not.

So, today's Timeline involves movies won the Academy Award in both of those categories. Rather than give a year Well, I decided to just double up on the decades, so there are two entries for each decade from the 30s to the current one. Since there are more subjects today than normal (16), I just put a short phrase or description of the movie instead of a big, long clue. Most Best Pictures (at least the ones I picked) are pretty well known anyway, and there's also the Director Well to help you along. If you'd like to answer in decade pairs (1930s, 1940s, etc.) to help you sort it out instead the numbered clues, that's fine, just remember to put the year, movie and director.

Note: The year will be the Oscar Year, which is usually the year the movie was released, not the calendar year in which the award was given. For instance, No Country for Old Men would be 2007, even though the award was given in 2008.

Scoring: Year (80 possible)
Bullseye - 5 points
So Close (+/- 2 years) - 3 points
Not So Close (+/- 4 years) - 1 point

Movie Name - 5 points (80 possible)
Director - 5 points (80 possible)
Bonus - 10 points (Total of 250 possible points)


Triple Doubles Timeline, September 19

"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.

13. Based on a novella by Colette.

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

Director Well (no bogies)
  • Woody Allen
    Frank Capra
    George Cukor
    Michael Curtiz
    Jonathan Demme
    Clint Eastwood
    Victor Fleming
    Milos Forman
    Mel Gibson
    George Roy Hill
    Ron Howard
    Elia Kazan
    Joseph L. Mankiewicz
    Vincente Minnelli
    Robert Redford
    Carol Reed
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#2 Post by NellyLunatic1980 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:45 am

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1. 1968, "Oliver!", Carol Reed
2. 1950, "All About Eve", Joseph L. Mankiewicz
3. 1976, "Annie Hall", Woody Allen
4. 2004, "Million Dollar Baby", Clint Eastwood
5. 1931, "It Happened One Night", Frank Capra
6. 1971, "The Sting", George Roy Hill
7. 1984, "Amadeus", Milos Forman
8. 1939, "Gone With the Wind", Victor Fleming
9. 2001, "A Beautiful Mind", Ron Howard
10. 1947, "Gentlemen's Agreement", Elia Kazan
11. 1964, "My Fair Lady", George Cukor
12. 1990, "The Silence of the Lambs", Jonathan Demme
13. 1958, "Gigi", Vincente Minnelli
14. 1996, "Braveheart", Mel Gibson
15. 1941, "Casablanca", Hal B. Wallis
16. 1980, "Ordinary People", Robert Redford

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", also directed by Milos Forman

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#3 Post by mellytu74 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:46 am

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Triple Doubles Timeline, September 19

"Best of the Best at the Oscars"

1930s
5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.
1932 - Frank Capra – It Happened One Night

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.
1939 - Victor Fleming – Gone with the Wind

1940s
10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.
1948 – Elia Kazan – Gentlemen’s Agreement

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".
1942 - Hal B. Wallis – Casablanca (I always thought Michael Curtiz directed this but it’s the only one that fits)

1950s
2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.
1951- Joseph L. Mankiewicz – All About Eve

13. Based on a novella by Colette.
1956 - Vincente Minnelli - Gigi

1960s
1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.
1968 - Carol Reed – Oliver!

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.
1964 - George Cukor – My Fair Lady

1970s
3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.
1977 - Woody Allen – Annie Hall

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.
1972 - George Roy Hill – The Sting

1980s

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.
1982 - Milos Forman - Amadeus

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.
1980 - Robert Redford – Ordinary People

1990s
14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.
1994 - Mel Gibson - Braveheart

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.
1992 - Jonathan Demme – The Silence of the Lambs

2000s
4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?
2006 - Clint Eastwood – Million Dollar Baby

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.
2002 – Ron Howard – A Beautiful Mind

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

1976 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – Milos Forman

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#4 Post by macrae1234 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:59 am

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"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture. Oliver Carol Reed 1968
2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well. All About Eve Joseph L. Mankiewicz 1950
3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago. Annie Hall Woody Allen 1977
4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF? Million Dollar Baby Clint Eastwood 2004
5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night. It Happened One Night Frank Capra 1934
6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys. The Sting George Roy Hill 1973
7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner. Amadeus Milos Forman 1984
8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line. Gone with the Wind Victor Fleming 1939
9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude. A Beautiful Mind Ron Howard 2001
10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism. Gentleman’s Agreement Elia Kazan 1947
11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role. My Fair Lady George Cukor 1964
12. The last movie to win the five top awards. Silence of the Lambs Jonathan Demme 1991
13. Based on a novella by Colette. Gigi Vincente Minnelli 1958
14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot. Braveheart Mel Gibson 1995
15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again". Casablanca Not Wallis he was the producer the director was Michael Curtiz 1943
16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern. Ordinary People Robert Redford 1980

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one? One flew over the cuckoo’s nest
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#5 Post by plasticene » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:13 am

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1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.
Oliver!
Carol Reed
1969

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.
All About Eve
Hal B. Wallis
1955

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.
Annie Hall
Woody Allen
1977

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?
Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood
2003

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.
It Happened One Night
Frank Capra
1937

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.
The Sting
George Roy Hill
1973

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.
Amadeus
Milos Forman
1986

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.
Gone With the Wind
Victor Fleming
1939

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.
A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard
2004

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.
Gentlemen's Agreement
Elia Kazan
1946

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.
My Fair Lady
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
1963

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.
Silence of the Lambs
Jonathan Demme
1993

13. Based on a novella by Colette.
Gigi
Vincente Minnelli
1957

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.
Braveheart
Mel Gibson
1996

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".
Casablanca
George Cukor
1944

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.
Ordinary People
Robert Redford
1981

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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#6 Post by Here's Fanny! » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:22 am

Corrected one of the names in the list. Anybody answering before this post will get extra consideration, if needed.
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#7 Post by MarleysGh0st » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:16 pm

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1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.
Mary Poppins
1964

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.
1948

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.
Annie Hall
1977
Woody Allen

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?
2006
Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.
The Wizard of Oz
1939
Frank Capra

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.
Ragtime
1974

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.
101 Dalmatians?
1959

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.
Network
1975

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.
A Beautiful Mind
2002

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.
1928

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.
My Fair Lady
1963

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.
Titanic
1997
Michael Curtiz

13. Based on a novella by Colette.
Ratatouille
2007

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.
Braveheart
1995
Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".
Casablanca
1941
George Cukor

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.
Ordinary People
1982

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Re: Timeline, Game 15 Friday September 19-21

#8 Post by franktangredi » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:17 pm

[quote="Here's Fanny!"]You'd think if a movie is deemed the "Best Picture", then the guy who directed it would automatically be the "Best Director", right? Well, come to find out it happens a lot. I didn't do the math, but it seems that turns out to the case more often than not.

So, today's Timeline involves movies won the Academy Award in both of those categories. Rather than give a year Well, I decided to just double up on the decades, so there are two entries for each decade from the 30s to the current one. Since there are more subjects today than normal (16), I just put a short phrase or description of the movie instead of a big, long clue. Most Best Pictures (at least the ones I picked) are pretty well known anyway, and there's also the Director Well to help you along. If you'd like to answer in decade pairs (1930s, 1940s, etc.) to help you sort it out instead the numbered clues, that's fine, just remember to put the year, movie and director.

Note: The year will be the Oscar Year, which is usually the year the movie was released, not the calendar year in which the award was given. For instance, No Country for Old Men would be 2007, even though the award was given in 2008.

Scoring: Year (80 possible)
Bullseye - 5 points
So Close (+/- 2 years) - 3 points
Not So Close (+/- 4 years) - 1 point

Movie Name - 5 points (80 possible)
Director - 5 points (80 possible)
Bonus - 10 points (Total of 250 possible points)


Triple Doubles Timeline, September 19

"Best of the Best at the Oscars"

Spoiler
1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.

1968
Oliver!
Carol Reed

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.

1950
All About Eve
Joseph L. Manckiewicz


3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.

1977
Annie Hall
Woody Allen

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?

2004
Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.

1934
It Happened One Night
Frank Capra

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.

1973
The Sting
George Roy Hill

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.

1984
Amadeus
Milos Forman


8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.

1939
Gone With the Wind
Victor Fleming



9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.

2001
A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.

1947
Gentlemen's Agreement
Elia Kazan

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.

1964
My Fair Lady
George Cukor


12. The last movie to win the five top awards.

1991
The Silence of the Lambs
Jonathan Demme


13. Based on a novella by Colette.

1958
Gigi
Vincente Minnelli

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.

1995
Braveheart (eh)
Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".

1943
Casablanca
Michael Curtiz

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.

1980
Ordinary People
Robert Redford


Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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#9 Post by andrewjackson » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:31 pm

No idea on some of these but the clues and the well helped.
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1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.
1968 - Oliver, Carol Reed

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.
1951 - All About Eve, Elia Kazan

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.
1978 - Annie Hall, Woody Allen

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?
2004 - Million Dollar Baby, Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.
1938 - It Happened One Night, Frank Capra

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.
1975 - The Sting, Joseph L. Mankiewicz

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.
1985 - Amadeus, Milos Forman

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.
1935 - How Green Was My Valley, Victor Fleming

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.
2000 - A Beautiful Mind, Ron Howard

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.
1947 - Nope, Michael Curtiz

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.
1965 - My Fair Lady, George Cukor

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.
1991 - The Silence of the Lambs, Jonathon Demme

13. Based on a novella by Colette.
1958 - Gigi, Vincent Minelli

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.
1997 - Braveheart, Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".
1945 - Casablanca, George Roy Hill

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.
1982 - Ordinary People, Robert Redford

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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#10 Post by frogman042 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:48 pm

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"Best of the Best at the Oscars"

1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.
1968 - Oliver! - Carol Reed

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.
1953 - All About Eve - Joseph L. Mankiewicz

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.
1977 - Annie Hall - Woody Allen

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?
2004 - Million Dollar Baby - Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.
1934 - It Happened One Night - Frank Capra

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.
1973 - The Sting - George Roy Hill

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.
This has to leave:
1985 - Amadeaus - Milos Forman

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.
1939 - Gone With The Wind - Victor Fleming (like I really give a damn)

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.
2002 - A Beautiful Mind - Ron Howard

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.
1949 - Gentleman's Agreement - Elia Kazan

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.
1963 - My Fair Lady - George Cukor

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.
1994 - Silence of the Lambs - Jonathan Demme

13. Based on a novella by Colette.
1958 - Gigi - Vincente Minnelli?

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.
1998 - Braveheart - Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".
1943 - Casablanca - Hal B. Wallis

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.
1980 - Ordinary People - Robert Redford (beating out Raging Bull)

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?
One Flew Over the Cookoos Nest - which was directed by someone on the list as well - Milos Forman - Awards: Actor - Jack Nicholson, Actress - Louise Fletcher, Director - as mentioned, Milos, and the Best Picture and Best Screenplay (adapted)

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#11 Post by kroxquo » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:26 pm

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"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.

Oliver
Carol Reed
1969


2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.

All About Eve
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
1950


3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.

Annie Hall
Woody Allen
1977


4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?

Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood
2005


5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.

It Happened One Night
Frank Capra
1934


6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.

The Sting
George Roy Hill
1973


7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.

Amadeus
Milos Forman
1984


8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.

Gone With The Wind
Victor Fleming
1939


9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.

A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard
2001


10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.

Gentlemen's Agreement
Elia Kazan
1946


11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.

My Fair Lady
George Cukor
1964


12. The last movie to win the five top awards.

The Silence Of The Lambs
Jonathan Demme
1991


13. Based on a novella by Colette.

Gigi
Vincente Minelli
1958


14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.

Braveheart
Mel Gibson
1994


15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".

Casablanca
Michael Curtiz
1943


16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.

Ordinary People
Robert Redford
1980


Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

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#12 Post by LookingForHumorPoints » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:19 pm

Triple Doubles Timeline, September 19

"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.

Snow White Does The Seven Dwarves

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.

Hello Norma Jean

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.

Ode To A pantsuit

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?

Old Yeller

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.

Showgirls

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.

The Muzak Man

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.

Squirrels Just Wanna Have Fun

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.

Clue

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.

MBFFB® Teaches Math in Kalamazoo

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.

Spaceballs

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.

The Sound of Befuddlement

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.

Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

13. Based on a novella by Colette.

The Entire History of WGAS in Gastonia

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.

Tearing Us Apart

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".

Behind the Squiggly

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.

LFHP Doesn't Go To the Movies

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

Midnight Madness


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Re: Timeline, Game 15 Friday September 19-21

#13 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:45 pm

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"Best of the Best at the Oscars"

1. Oliver!
Carol Reed
1969

2. All About Eve
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
1952

3. Annie Hall
Woody Allen
1976

4. Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood
2005

5. It Happened One Night
Frank Capra
1932

6. The Entertainer
George Roy Hill
1972

7. Amadeus
Milos Foreman
1985

8. Victor Fleming
Gone with the Wind
1939

9. A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard
2004

10. On The Waterfront
Elia Kazan
1955

11. My Fair Lady
George Cukor
1965

12. Silence of the Lambs
Jonathan Demme
1990

13. Gigi
Vincente Minnelli
1959

14. Braveheart
Mel Gibson
1993

15. Casablanca
Michael Curtiz
1942

16. Ordinary People
Robert Redford
1979

Bonus: One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

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#14 Post by littlebeast13 » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:11 pm

I guess I can figure out enough to give this one a shot, although there's still a lot of complete guesses. And I won't be trying for humour points so as not to steal Butch's thunder....

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"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture. - ??? - 1950 - Milos Forman

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well. - ??? - 1953 - Jonathan Demme

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago. - Kramer vs. Kramer? - 1979 - Frank Capra

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF? - Million Dollar Baby - 2004 - Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night. - ??? - 1947 - George Roy Hill

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys. - ??? - 1967 - Joseph L. Mankiewicz

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner. - Amadeus - 1984 - Milos Forman

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line. - Gone With the Wind - 1939 - Victor Fleming

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude. - A Brilliant Mind - 2002 - Ron Howard

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism. - ??? - 1973 - Elia Kazan

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role. - The Sound of Music - 1964 - Carol Reed

12. The last movie to win the five top awards. - Titanic - 1997 - Michael Curtiz

13. Based on a novella by Colette. - ??? - 1978 - Woody Allen

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot. - Braveheart - 1995 - Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again". - Casablanca - 1941 - George Cukor

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern. - ??? - 1984 - Robert Redford

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

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#15 Post by T_Bone0806 » Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:57 pm

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1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.1968-Oliver!-Carol Reed

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.1951-All About Eve-Joseph L. Mankiewicz

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.
1977-Annie Hall-Woody Allen

4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?2004-Million Dollar Baby-Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.1935-It Happened One Night-Frank Capra

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.1973-The Sting-George Roy Hill

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.1985-Amadeus-Milos Forman

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.1939-Gone With the Wind-Victor Fleming

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.2001-A Beautiful Mind-Ron Howard

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.Will guess 1954. Elia Kazan. All I can think of is "On the Waterfront", though I know it's not that. Oh well, it's all I got.

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.1964-My Fair Lady-George Cukor

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.1992-Silence of the Lambs-Jonathan Demme

13. Based on a novella by Colette.1952-An American in Paris-Vincente Minelli

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.1995-Braveheart-Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".1941-Casablanca-Michael Curtiz

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern. 1980-Ordinary People-Robert Redford

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

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#16 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:15 am

Ahem!

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#17 Post by kayrharris » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:43 pm

Here's Fanny! wrote:You'd think if a movie is deemed the "Best Picture", then the guy who directed it would automatically be the "Best Director", right? Well, come to find out it happens a lot. I didn't do the math, but it seems that turns out to the case more often than not.

So, today's Timeline involves movies won the Academy Award in both of those categories. Rather than give a year Well, I decided to just double up on the decades, so there are two entries for each decade from the 30s to the current one. Since there are more subjects today than normal (16), I just put a short phrase or description of the movie instead of a big, long clue. Most Best Pictures (at least the ones I picked) are pretty well known anyway, and there's also the Director Well to help you along. If you'd like to answer in decade pairs (1930s, 1940s, etc.) to help you sort it out instead the numbered clues, that's fine, just remember to put the year, movie and director.

Note: The year will be the Oscar Year, which is usually the year the movie was released, not the calendar year in which the award was given. For instance, No Country for Old Men would be 2007, even though the award was given in 2008.

Scoring: Year (80 possible)
Bullseye - 5 points
So Close (+/- 2 years) - 3 points
Not So Close (+/- 4 years) - 1 point

Movie Name - 5 points (80 possible)
Director - 5 points (80 possible)
Bonus - 10 points (Total of 250 possible points)
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Triple Doubles Timeline, September 19

"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.

3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.

1975??
Annie Hall
Woody Allen


4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?

Million Dollar Baby

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.
Ben Hur

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.

The Sting

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.
101 Dalmations
8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.
A Beautiful Mind
Ron Howard
2002??



10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.

My Fair Lady


12. The last movie to win the five top awards.


13. Based on a novella by Colette.
Gigi

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.
Dances with Wolves
Clint Eastwood
2004


15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".
Casablanca

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.
Ordinary People
Robert Redford
1980


Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

Director Well (no bogies)
  • Woody Allen
    Frank Capra
    George Cukor
    Michael Curtiz
    Jonathan Demme
    Clint Eastwood
    Victor Fleming
    Milos Forman
    Mel Gibson
    George Roy Hill
    Ron Howard
    Elia Kazan
    Joseph L. Mankiewicz
    Vincente Minnelli
    Robert Redford
    Carol Reed
I've waded my way through the best I can. Directors don't stick with me unless it's a familiar name and years are just fragments in my brain somewhere!!!

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#18 Post by kayrharris » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:47 pm

littlebeast13 wrote:Ahem!

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#19 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:51 pm

kayrharris wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:Ahem!

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Thanks, sweetie. :)

Keep on being gratuitous....

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#20 Post by kayrharris » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:59 pm

Me?? :shock:
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#21 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:07 pm

kayrharris wrote:Me?? :shock:
No, your chipmunk friend.....

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#22 Post by Here's Fanny! » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:53 pm

Note: I had originally envisioned something with producers and directors but, since most producers aren't well known, I scrapped that. When I was erasing them I erased Michael Curtiz (the director of Casablanca) and left Hal B. Wallis (the producer). Of the people who answered before I fixed it, nelly, mel and mac (and fman, who copied it before but answered later) all got it correct and plasticene is getting an extra 5 points.


Triple Doubles Timeline, September 19

"Best of the Best at the Oscars"


1. The only G rated movie to win Best Picture.

1968 Oliver! - Carol Reed

2. Bette Davis was the star, but Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest notable roles as well.

1950 All About Eve - Joseph L. Mankiewicz


3. Diane Keaton started a fashion trend that she is still stubbornly sticking with, although the rest of the world moved on a long time ago.

1977 Annie Hall - Woody Allen


4. So you settle in for a nice fight flick and end up debating euthanasia on the way home. WTF?

2004 Million Dollar Baby - Clint Eastwood

5. The first movie to sweep the five major categories on Oscar night.

1934 It Happened One Night - Frank Capra

6. Reintroduced the genius that was Scott Joplin to the world and snagged Marvin Hamlisch a Best New Artist at the Grammys.

1973 The Sting - Marvin Hamlisch

7. I'm thinking it might be Annie Camaro's favourite Best Picture winner.

1984 Amadeus - Milos Forman

8. The National Apathy Party stole this movie's signature line.

1939 Gone with the Wind - Victor Fleming (George Cukor was the original director, but Fleming got the Oscar credit. Nobody put down Cukor for this one, though.)

9. Semi-factual movie about that crazy math dude.

2001 A Beautiful Mind - Ron Howard

10. Pretty controversial movie for the time that explored anti-Semitism.

1947 Gentlemen's Agreement - Elia Kazan

11. Julie Andrews was the star on Broadway, but wasn't 'popular' enough for the movie role.

1964 My Fair Lady - George Cukor

12. The last movie to win the five top awards.

1991 Silence of the Lambs - Jonathan Demme

13. Based on a novella by Colette.

1958 Gigi - Vincente Minnelli

14. One of my favourites and I don't care if it's not totally historically accurate, a good drawing and quartering makes up for a lot.

1995 Braveheart - Mel Gibson

15. Sam played it, several times, but he never "played it again".

1943 Casablanca - Michael Curtiz

16. Featured the screen debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern.

1980 Ordinary People - Robert Redford (I didn't realize until I was doing the scoring how many actor/directors were in here.

Bonus: There have been three movies to win the Five Bigs, two of them are listed above. What was the other one?

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#23 Post by Here's Fanny! » Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:27 pm

Points

250 Mac
250 tangredi
242 kroxquo
236 Nelly
230 Fman
228 mel
220 Tbone
218 PSM
207 plasticene
189 AJ
100 littlerascal13
87 Marley
66 BoB
33 Butch
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