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...
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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...
Final Jeopardy: English Monarchs (9-23-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (9/23/2014), in the category “English Monarchs” was: She was born near London; her mother near Madrid. New champ Heather Jarvis won $11,800 yesterday. Today she is...
Dallas TNT: 2 Hour Finale of Season 3, Endgame and Brave New World
Well, we totally nailed two things in our assessment of last week (after Boxed in) — Elena found Drew’s St. Christopher medal in the possession of Nicolas and Prince Nasir...
A Beautiful Mind: 2001 Best Picture
“A Beautiful Mind” won Best Picture at the 74th Academy Awards, beating “Gosford Park”, “In the Bedroom”, “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” and “Moulin Rouge!”....
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