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”
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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”
Pop Quiz: Fictional Musicians Match – with Answers!
Match the fictional band or musician (numbers) to the film (letters). MUSICIAN(S) The Wonders Crucial Taunt Stillwater DuJour Skye Riley Stacee Jaxx Sex Bob-omb Soggy Bottom Boys Marvin Berry and the Starlighters Steel Dragon The Folksmen Autobahn Wyld Stallyns Barry Jive and the Uptown Five Rex Manning Citizen Dick Figrin D’an and the Modal NodesContinue reading “Pop Quiz: Fictional Musicians Match – with Answers!”
Happy New (Pop Culture) Year!
Featured image: Alan Cumming (front row center) and the cast of season three of The Traitors.
Pop Quiz: New Year’s Movie IMDb Trivia – with Answers!
Name the movie that depicts a New Year’s Eve celebration based on the trivia pulled from its IMDb page. In the opening scene, set in 1977, [title character]’s hair is styled after that of Farrah Fawcett from the popular TV series Charlie’s Angels. It was the most widely copied women’s hairstyle of the era. [1989]Continue reading “Pop Quiz: New Year’s Movie IMDb Trivia – with Answers!”
Pop Quiz: Winter Horror IMDb Trivia – with Answers!
Name the winter-set horror movie based on the trivia pulled from its IMDb page. Answers in photo collage form; collage by Nikki K. (find her on Facebook @horrorfrenzy). Thank you, Nikki!! Stanley Kubrick decided that having the hedge animals come alive (as they do in the book) was unworkable, due to restrictions in special effects,Continue reading “Pop Quiz: Winter Horror IMDb Trivia – with Answers!”
Pop Quiz: Holiday Movies by Minor Character – with Answers!
Name the holiday movie by three minor characters and the film’s year of release. Gus Polinski, Officer Balzac, Uncle Frank McAllister [1990] Mr. Gower, Harry Bailey, Cousin Tilly [1946] Gimbel’s Manager, Miles Finch, News Reporter Charlotte Denon [2003] Jamie’s Bad Brother, Natalie’s Replacement, Billy’s Video Vixen [2003] Eliot Loudermilk, Mouse Wrangler, Frank as Child [1988]Continue reading “Pop Quiz: Holiday Movies by Minor Character – with Answers!”
