Crash: 2005 Best Picture
Three of the films nominated for Best Picture at the 78th Academy Awards had one word titles: “Crash”, “Capote” and “Munich”. The other two were “Brokeback Mountain” and “Good Night,...
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Final Jeopardy: 9-22-14 to 9-26-14
Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of September 22, 2014, with links to the full recaps. Mon, Sept 22 – Correct answers: 1 11 movie...
Final Jeopardy: Famous Americans (9-26-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (9/26/2014), in the category “Famous Americans” was: In 1936 at age 79, he published an article in Esquire Magazine in which he described how to pick...
Million Dollar Baby: 2004 Best Picture
The winner of the Best Picture Oscar at the 77th Academy Awards was “Million Dollar Baby”. The other Best Picture nominees were “The Aviator”, “Finding Neverland”, “Ray” and “Sideways”. “Million...
Twins Pitcher Phil Hughes Sets Record, Misses Bonus
Minnesota Twins fans haven’t had much to cheer about this season, but they can celebrate the fine season right hander Phil Hughes has had. Hughes signed a three year deal...
Final Jeopardy: 20th Century Leaders (9-25-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (9/25/2014), in the category “20th Century Leaders” was: In May 1980, over 200 leaders from more than 120 countries attended his funeral in Belgrade. 2-day champ...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: 2003 Best Picture
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” won every single Oscar it was nominated for (11), including Best Picture and Best Director (Peter Jackson) at the 76th...
Dodgers and Giants Fight for Playoff Berths. Literally.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are battling to reach the post season, and while the Dodgers are in and the Giants almost certainly will be in a...
Final Jeopardy: Alliteration (9-24-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (9/24/2014), in the category “Alliteration’ was: This metaphor used by Shakespeare & Coleridge to denote an ending is based on a legend that never really happens...
Chicago: 2002 Best Picture
“Chicago” was the Best Picture at the 75th Academy Awards. The other 5 nominees were “Gangs of New York”, “The Hours”, “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and...
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