The next installment of the 'Oscars' series. Again, name the winner of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor based on the name (when applicable) and character description.
Movies like 'Galaxy Quest' and 'Dickie Robert' point out a sad but true dilemma for many actors...being pigeonholed into association with one character. Here are some true examples of typecasting from Tinseltown.
As a freshman in college, I had an English professor gauge his class with a quiz on 'Everything In The Universe'. I had so much fun with it, I have to share it with you. If you do well, consider yourself a true renaissance master of trivia.
This quiz covers the joint ventures between the 'Big Two' comic book industries, Marvel and Digest Comics (D.C.), including the 'Amalgam' project that rocked the superhero world.
Forget about junior achievers, child stars, rising young talents and ESPECIALLY that cutoff age for 'American Idol'...this is an homage to those who were still making their presence known well after everyone else called it a day.
Hollywood abounds with tales of stars being found in the most unlikely places, but not much is said of those stars if they happen to go out after one brief shining moment. Just to let you know we haven't forgotten.
No polished or elaborate 'Friends, Romans and countrymen' stuff here, folks. Some truly famous and infamous things came out of some mouths in 2007. Which do you remember?
Starting in 1981, MTV changed the face of music by giving it a face, plus a plot or two. See if you can answer these questions about some famous music videos.
A follow-up to the 'Oscar' quizzes, this is a tribute to memorable roles, and memorable actors, who did not win an Academy Award. Match the character with the actor who made it famous.
With all the wonders man has created to better his world, sometimes there must come a price. Test yourself on these examples of man overreaching himself.
Animated cartoons, in one form or another, have been around pretty much since the birth of motion pictures. Here is a beginner's quiz on what, and who, to know.
Whether as social commentary or just for laughs, the newspaper comics have been a mainstay of everyday life for over a century. Here is a quiz of some of the history of the art and artists.
The success of the first 'Legend of Zelda' NES game screamed for a sequel, but no one expected 'Zelda II: The Adventures of Link' to be so radically different.
Experts say it could only happen once every 500 years, but on April 3-4, 1974, everything came together to create one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S, history. Here's a look at what happened and what was learned.
What was supposed to be a 'throwaway' character turned into a minor sensation in the 1970s (and an exceedingly bad movie in the 80s). Here are the ins and outs of this unlikely hero who was 'trapped in a world he never made'.
MGM, Disney and Warner Brothers have an extensive cartoon history, but what do you know about Paramount Pictures' contribution to animation? More than you think...
I'll describe these everyday things that most people don't know has a name...you name it. Amaze your friends (terms courtesy of Irving Wallace's 'Book Of Lists' series).
Until the advent of television, the radio was the center of information and entertainment in the American home. Here is a quiz about radio's birth and 'Golden Age'.
In researching for the 'Oscar' series, I came across a number of alternate information that didn't fit. One was this, the last theatrical appearance of these memorable stars. Match the star with their final film character.
Most people remember famous world events, but many remember the broadcasters who passed them along. Here is a quiz on some of the more memorable personalities.
Starting in 1968 and running through the 70's, the 'ABC Movie of the Week' brought a mixture of comedy, horror, controversy and tears every week to millions of American homes. Here is a quiz on some of the better known films.
Okay, try to follow me here...this is a quiz about Hollywood's vision of the future... the only problem is that the 'future' has since become documented history, so reality is a little different. Got it? Don't worry, you will...
You tend to think of pro wrestlers as living in their own little world, but they do go out at times...and with people who are famous in other areas like entertainment, politics, etc. So the question is...who is schmoozing with whom?
Try to guess what the movie is from my description. I use multiple choice only for sequels. This also makes a great game for lengthy car trips (thanks, Carla).
An interesting point from an earlier quiz dealt with famous people who were born on the same day other famous people died. It was something I simply couldn't pass up.
This is a quiz about life outside the squared circle, wrestlers who tried their hand in other walks of life before, during or after their wrestling careers.
Often the day of the vernal equinox (first day of Spring) and an important date for many historic events and a special day for many people (for my daughter, who was born on this day).