Fikkle Fame


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...

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!”....

Gladiator: 2000 Best Picture

“Gladiator” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” were two of the films nominated for Best Picture at the 73rd Academy Awards. “Gladiator” won, but all’s well that ends well. “Crouching Tiger”...