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Degrees - Easy 10
Andy Garcia and Kevin Spacey co-starred in a film released in 1990 about a journalist in Puerto Rico who investigates the death of Nationalists who may have been murdered by the police. Which film am I referring to? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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A Show Of Force. "A Show Of Force" also feautures Amy Irving, Robert Duvall and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Christopher Walken starred in another 1995 film with Treat Williams, Steve Buscemi and Andy Garcia, who portrays a character with the unusual name of The Saint. Which film is this? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead. "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead" features Steve Buscemi and Treat Williams in a career-best performance.
Johnny Depp previously starred alongside Christopher Walken in a 1995 film, which is unique in that the film takes place in real time. Johnny Depp is a father whose daughter is kidnapped and he has to race against the clock to save her life. What is the name of this movie? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Nick Of Time. "Nick Of Time", directed by John Badham, also featured Charles Dutton and Peter Strauss.
Christina Ricci appeared as the love-interest to a character called Ichabod Crane in an adaptation of a classic Washington Irving story. Johnny Depp starred as the hero. Which film am I referring to? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Sleepy Hollow. Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow" was released in 1999 and also starred Michael Gambon and Christopher Walken.
Lisa Kudrow and Christina Ricci starred in a film in which a 16 year old girl seduces her gay half-brother's boyfriend. What is the name of this bizarre film? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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The Opposite of Sex. Lisa Kudrow won great critical acclaim for her role as the dowdy Lucia De Lury in "The Opposite of Sex", released in 1998.
John Travolta stars as a weatherman who scams a local lottery alongside "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow. What is the name of this movie? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Lucky Numbers. "Lucky Numbers", a fun movie released in 2001 and an unfortunate flop, also featured Tim Roth.
Vince Vaughn appeared as a character called Rick Barnes in a film alongside Teri Polo and John Travolta. Do you know which one it is? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Domestic Disturbance. "Domestic Disturbance", released in 2001, also starred Steve Buscemi.
Joaquin Phoenix, Anne Heche and Vince Vaughn co-starred in a film about drug possession set in Malaysia. Which film is it? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Return to Paradise. Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn also co-starred in "Clay Pigeons" in 1998.
Kate Winslet co-starred with Joaquin Phoenix in a film about the Marquis de Sade's (fictional) last days in an insane asylum. Which movie is this? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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Quills. "Quills", released in 2000, also starred Oscar-winners Michael Caine and Geoffrey Rush.
Kevin Spacey starred in a movie about a man on death row telling his story to co-star Kate Winslet. Which movie is this? | 10 Degrees of Kevin Spacey
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The Life of David Gale. "The Life of David Gale", released in 2003, was directed by Alan Parker.
Christina Ricci played Bill Pullman's daughter Kat, in this movie about a friendly ghost named ______? | 10 Degrees of Sean Scott
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Casper. The real life Casper is played by Devon Sawa. Christina Ricci and him share a kiss at the end of this movie and they also kiss each other in "Now and Then".
Meryl Streep portrays a journalist who becomes deeply involved with a man who knows a lot about flowers. In this dual story lined film she stars a long side Nicolas Cage who portrays twin writers one of which has been selected to write a screenplay for her book. Which Oscar nominated film am I referring to? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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Adaptation. This highly acclaimed film was nominated for several Academy Awards but only received one. Chris Cooper won for his performance as John Laroche in his supporting role of the film. Nicolas Cage was nominated for his leading performance but failed to pick up the Oscar. This completes my first degree quiz. I hope you enjoyed it.
Diane Keaton starred as a woman facing cancer who is reunited with her sister played by Meryl Streep in what 1996 drama? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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Marvin's Room. Diane and Meryl play two sisters, Bessie and Lee, who are brought back together and face life dealing with their father who is a stroke victim. It is discovered that Bessie is suffering from cancer and Lee's son is the only one who can help her. This film also starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Kelly Ripa.
Three bitter former college friends form a group to get back at their ex-husbands for their infidelities. Can you name this 1996 comedy that starred Bette Midler and Diane Keaton? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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The First Wives Club. This all-star movie showcased the talent of Sarah Jessica Parker, Goldie Hawn, Stockard Channing, and Elizabeth Berkley. Cameo appearance in the film include Ivana Trump and Kathie Lee Gifford.
Two women go on a wild goose chase to track down a man who has duped them both into believing they were the one. This comedy starred Peter Coyote and Bette Midler. Can you name the film? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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Outrageous Fortune. Bette starred in this comedy with Shelley Long.
A lovable little alien wanders away from his spaceship and takes up residence with a little boy named Elliott. What was this Drew Barrymore and Peter Coyote film am I referring to? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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E.T.. "E.T." was the biggest box office grossing film for over fifteen years until it was knocked out by "Titanic". This tearjerker also starred Dee Wallace Stone and Henry Thomas.
Boy gets jilted at the altar. Boy gets extremely bitter. Boy falls in love with a waitress who thinks she is in love with a jerk. What was this Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore comedy? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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The Wedding Singer. This funny comedy set in the late 1980's has a cameo of the 80s pop star Billy Idol. The film also co-starred Christine Taylor and Alexis Arquette.
Can people really ever learn to control their anger? Jack Nicholson co-starred along side Adam Sandler in this 2003 comedy. | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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Anger Management. Adam Sandler stars in this film about a man who is wrongly sentenced to an anger management class. This film co-stars Marisa Tomei and Luis Guzman.
Kathy Bates starred in a film about a man who tries to deal with life in Nebraska following the death of his wife. She shared a hot tub scene with Jack Nicholson in this 2002 dark comedy. Can you guess which film it is? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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About Schmidt. Jack has been quoted as saying that Kathy did beautifully at her full nude scene for their time together in the hot tub. Jack was also nominated for his 12th Oscar for his role of Warren Schmidt.
A popular novelist is rescued from a car accident by his number one fan and then held hostage by her. What James Caan and Kathy Bates film am I referring to? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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Misery. Kathy Bates was awarded the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her outstanding performance as Annie Wilkes.
Nicolas Cage starred with James Caan in this 1992 comedy about a guy who loses his fiance to a gambler while in Las Vegas. Can you name the movie? | 10 Degrees of Mr. Nicolas Cage
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Honeymoon in Vegas. This film co-starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Tony Shaloub.
(1999) Sean Connery starred with Catherine Zeta-Jones in this movie about an older, established art thief, and a young woman who works for the insurance agency that's trying to capture him. Only things aren't ever what they seem, and there are so many twists and turns in the plot that it brings to mind the words of the immortal Aretha Franklin, 'Who's zooming who?' | 10 Degrees of Harrison Ford
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Entrapment. Jon Amiel directed this film that had Zeta-Jones starting out as the good guy and Connery as the bad, but soon had them switching roles a few time as the story unfolded.
Sean Astin and Lili Taylor are in this inspiring movie from 1993, about a young man determined to play football for Notre Dame. Will he succeed against the odds? | 10 Degrees of James Caviezel
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Rudy. Sean Astin plays Rudy Ruettiger. Charles Dutton, Ned Beatty and Jon Favreau also star.
Bill Murray is a parapsychology professor, and Rick Moranis the key master in this sci-fi movie from 1984. If you're troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night, who ya gonna call? | 10 Degrees of Andie MacDowell
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Ghostbusters. Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Annie Potts, William Atherton and Sigourney Weaver also star in "Ghostbusters". Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis wrote the screenplay. Nominated for two Oscars, including one for Best Song for Ray Parker, Jr.'s "Ghostbusters".
(1996) Meg Ryan and Sean Astin star in this fact-based film about the first woman to be recommended for a Medal of Honor. Denzel Washington plays the man who has to weed through the conflicting reports to find the truth behind her death. Was she a hero or a coward...and just how exactly did she die? | 10 Degrees of Johnny Depp
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Courage Under Fire. Edward Zwick directed this powerful film that also starred Bronson Pinchot and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Julia Roberts starred as Daisy Arujo alongside Annabeth Gish in which 1988 film about love, life and pizza? | 10 Degrees of Jon Cryer
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Mystic Pizza. This was Julia's third movie role in which she co-starred alongside Lili Taylor and Vincent D'Onofrio. This was also Matt Damon's first role.
Susan Sarandon starred alongside Julia Roberts in which 1998 film about a woman coming to terms with the fact that she is dying, and that another woman might take her place? | 10 Degrees of Jon Cryer
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Stepmom. "Stepmom" was a beautiful movie which also starred Ed Harris and Jena Malone.
What was the name of the 1988 film that starred Emilio Estevez as Billy the Kid and also Dermot Mulroney? | 10 Degrees of Jon Cryer
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Young Guns. Emilio starred as Billy the Kid in both "Young Guns" and "Young Guns II", however, "Young Guns II" didn't come out until 1990. Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips and Charlie Sheen also starred in "Young Guns".
Molly Ringwald played the character of Claire alongside Emilio Estevez in which 1985 John Hughes film? | 10 Degrees of Jon Cryer
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The Breakfast Club. Molly played Claire Standish in this film about five teenagers stuck in Saturday detention. Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall also starred.
Julian (Keanu Reeves) falls in love with Diane Keaton's much older character in this film. However, she's in love with a man of her own age, who's actually never been with a woman his own age, until he meets her. What 2003 movie is this? | 10 Degrees of Diane Keaton
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Something's Gotta Give. Jack Nicholson also stars alongside Diane Keaton and Keanu Reeves in this rather comedic film. He plays Harry Sanborn, who has only dated women much younger than himself. When he meets Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), however, that changes. They hate each other at first, but with love being the opposite of hate, they're bound to be pulled into it's web. This is a truly great film, in my opinion, and one that I believe most women...and men will really enjoy.
Thanks for playing, I hope you enjoyed it.
Sara (Charlize Theron) is suffering from a fatal illness and knows her time is limited. She therefore, only sees a man for a month at a time, to keep from becoming too involved with them. She does this, however, until she meets Keanu Reeves' character, Nelson. Which movie is this? | 10 Degrees of Diane Keaton
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Sweet November. The tagline for this remake of the 1968 original version of "Sweet November" is: "She just needed a month to change his life forever.", and that she did. In Sara's efforts to "help" different guys month after month, she ends up falling in love with one of them. His name is Nelson, and there's something about Sara that he's completely unaware of - she's got cancer. Will he last longer than the month of November? Once again, you must see to find out.
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