The Life of Emile Zola: 1937 Best Picture
Paul Muni appeared in three films in 1937. He was nominated for Best Actor for his role in “The Life of Emile Zola”. It won Best Picture, Best Actor in...
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James Garner: Maverick or Rockford?
Veteran actor, James Garner passed away on July 19, 2014 at the age of 86. Garner became famous in 1957 with his role as Bret Maverick in the TV western...
The Great Ziegfeld: 1936 Best Picture
In 1936, MGM’s “The Great Ziegfeld” won the Best Picture Oscar over all these films: “Anthony Adverse”, “Dodsworth”, “Libeled Lady”, “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “San Francisco”,...
Final Jeopardy: 7-14-14 to 7-18-14
Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of July 14, 2014, with links to the full recaps. Mon, July 14 – Correct answers: 1 It was...
Mutiny on the Bounty: 1935 Best Picture
Ah, a historical film, or at least one loosely based on history. MGM’s “Mutiny on the Bounty” (1935) was adapted from a novel by the same named written by Charles...
Weird Al Parodies Blurred Lines and Royals
Wow, it is really hard to pick a favorite out of these new Weird Al parodies: Here, Weird Al takes on Lorde’s Royals, but now it’s about aluminum foil. At...
Final Jeopardy: Famous Homes (7-18-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/18/2014), in the category “Famous Homes” was: Purchased in 1957 & called “the second most famous home in America” it was designated a National Historic Landmark...
It Happened One Night: 1934 Best Picture
Now we are up to 1934, when “It Happened One Night” was up against 11 other films for the Best Picture of the year. It would be another 10 years...
Final Jeopardy: 16th Century Scientists (7-17-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/17/2014), in the category “16th Century Scientists” was: It is often said of this man that he “stopped the sun and moved the earth.” New champ...
Cavalcade: 1933 Best Picture
Nine other films besides “Calvalcade” were up for the top prize at the 6th Academy Awards: “42nd Street”, “A Farewell to Arms”, “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang”,...
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