Seven rounds of Pride-themed trivia. Come back tomorrow for the answers and some fun facts! ROUND ONE: NAME THAT LGBTQ+ THEMED MOVIE (PICTURE ROUND) I’ll give you the year of release and a factoid about the film, you come up with the title. ROUND TWO: WHAT A DRAG! This American drag queen, whose 1993 debutContinue reading “Pop Quiz: Pride Edition”
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Jaws at 50
It had all the makings of a disaster: over budget, over time, a young and inexperienced filmmaker, and a script that was constantly changing. Because Steven Spielberg insisted on shooting on the ocean (at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts), the actors often suffered from seasickness. When composer John Williams first played the film’s iconic two-note theme,Continue reading “Jaws at 50”
The Movies of ’95, Vol. 2
These movies are all turning THIRTY this year. This list is chronological by release date, except for my personal top ten, which will appear at the end of this post. ICYMI, here is volume one of this post: https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2025/05/06/the-movies-of-95-vol-1/ The Brothers McMullen STARRING: Jack Mulcahy, Mike McGlone, Edward Burns, Connie Britton, Maxine Bahns WRITTEN &Continue reading “The Movies of ’95, Vol. 2”
The Movies of ’95, Vol. 1
Featured image: Casper and Christina Ricci in Casper
Pop Quiz: Horror & True Crime Edition with Answers and Fun Facts!
ROUND ONE: SERIAL KILLER DATING PROFILES Law student and Sagittarius. I love skiing and traveling the country in my Volkswagen Beetle. TED BUNDY I live in Massapequa Park but I commute to mid-town Manhattan for my job as an architect. On the weekends, you’ll find me at Gilgo Beach or building furniture in my workshop.Continue reading “Pop Quiz: Horror & True Crime Edition with Answers and Fun Facts!”
Pop Quiz: Horror & True Crime Edition
I was honored to host a private event recently, a fundraiser for my cousin’s true crime and horror bookstore (https://www.deadtimestoriesbooks.com/). Printer problems meant the players couldn’t play the game exactly as I’d intended, but I think (HOPE) everyone had a great time nonetheless; I know I did! So here is the full quiz as written.Continue reading “Pop Quiz: Horror & True Crime Edition”
Quick Hits: April 24
I am taking a step back from trivia while I work out some technical issues, which means I can devote some time to my other love, blogging. Thanks to everyone who has supported me during this hectic time! The blog has definitely taken a backseat of late; one of these days, perhaps I’ll figure outContinue reading “Quick Hits: April 24”
Pop Quiz Answers: Oscar Edition
BY THE NUMBERS Three films have won the “Big 5” awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress) – 1934’s It Happened One Night, 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and what 1991 serial killer thriller? Answer: The Silence of the Lambs Three films are tied for most Oscar winsContinue reading “Pop Quiz Answers: Oscar Edition”
Pop Quiz: Oscar Edition
Happy Oscars Day to all who celebrate! In honor of the occasion, I wrote an all-Oscar pop quiz. Answers will follow in a separate post. BY THE NUMBERS Three films have won the “Big 5” awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress) – 1934’s It Happened One Night, 1975’s OneContinue reading “Pop Quiz: Oscar Edition”
Pop Quiz: Christine Edition
I once told Christine she was my favorite person I’ve never met. Since 1993, when I met our mutual friend, Lou, I have heard story after story about the legendary Christine. Fiercely loyal with a strong sense of justice, Christine would make you pay if you messed with someone she loved. Riotously funny with aContinue reading “Pop Quiz: Christine Edition”
