Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, "Inception" takes you on a fascinating journey of mind manipulation, through the world of dreams. Contains Spoilers!
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Aug 17 10
Category:
Inception
Joel Schumacher's rendering of Andrew Lloyd Webber's fabulous play does not disappoint.
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Dec 10 16
Category:
Phantom of the Opera, The .
Here are a few more movies from my collection. I'll describe the plot and you tell me what the movie is.
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Oct 02 13
Category:
Name It - Average 15
There are lots of movies out there about people who choose to step out of their ordinary lives and do something truly nasty, or just plain illegal. These acts are generally committed in order to gain power, privilege, money, or sometimes all three.
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Oct 18 20
Category:
Movie Villains
This fourth instalment of the "Die Hard" franchise offers almost non-stop action. Let's take a look at the middle part of the film.
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Jul 11 13
Category:
Die Hard
See if you can match these popular Christmas movies with moments from their opening scenes. Some scenes (but not all) take place during the opening credits.
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Dec 21 17
Category:
Christmas Movies
Yes, I admit it, I was a fan. And when I got the two seasons on DVD, I found out that I was still a fan. Here are some questions from the episodes of the first season.
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Jun 22 13
Category:
Monkees
The very talented Morgan Freeman has had a long and respectable career in movies. Match the character he played with the correct movie.
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Mar 08 16
Category:
Freeman, Morgan
Starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, this sweeping saga, by director Baz Luhrmann, is a return to the old style of epic film making.
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Sep 21 10
Category:
Australia
"The Lost City" is an action/romance/comedy, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, that is quite similar to "Romancing the Stone" (1984), a movie it pays homage to.
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Apr 10 23
Category:
Li - Lz Movies
I have the pleasure of living with a little black cat named Storm (whose turbulent personality matches her name). In her honour, I have served up a list of movies where nasty weather plays an important role in the development of the plot.
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Aug 21 14
Category:
Weather in Movies
This quiz will take you from Harrison Ford, back to Harrison Ford again, in ten easy steps. All you have to do is name the movies.
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May 03 04
Category:
Degrees - Easy 10
I have rather an eclectic taste in movies, and my collection reflects that. These are a few of the movies in my collection. Can you guess what they are?
Average, 15 Qns, skunkee,
Mar 18 15
Category:
Name It - Average 15
As I sit and watch my son's rugby games, I'm sometimes baffled by the rules, and even by the very language that is used. Come see if you can help me understand this game.
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Aug 22 08
Category:
Rugby Union
Indiana Jones is finally back! This quiz examines the first half of the fourth movie. Don't take the quiz if you haven't seen the movie, because it does contain spoilers!
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May 05 10
Category:
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The
We'll move from Brad Pitt all the way around to Brad Pitt again, and all you have to do is name the movies.
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Mar 02 05
Category:
Degrees - Easy 10
With a good script and excellent performances by all concerned, this "Bond" offering is almost as good as its predecessor. Unfortunately many of the action scenes were filmed in extreme close-up, making them a little too gritty and confusing to follow.
Average, 15 Qns, skunkee,
May 23 11
Category:
Quantum of Solace
Set in 1932 and third in the "Fantastic Beasts" movie series, this offering deals with the complicated relationship between a younger Albus Dumbledore and his onetime friend/lover Gellert Grindelwald, who wants to control the wizarding world.
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Jun 07 22
Category:
Harry Potter
It's a shame that there aren't many diners around anymore, at least not where I live. They were so rich in atmosphere, including their own colourful lingo that was yelled back and forth between waitress and cook. Can you figure out what it all meant?
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Apr 14 16
Category:
Food and Drink in Idiom
My daughter assures me that these are four of the hottest actors in film today. I'll give you three roles that they each played, and the movies they were in, and you tell me which hunk I'm talking about.
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Aug 24 16
Category:
Players - Easy
Let's move from Jennifer Aniston all the way around to Jennifer Aniston again, and all you have to do is name the movies.
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Jun 10 15
Category:
Degrees - Easy 10
Indiana Jones is finally back! This quiz examines the second half of the fourth movie. Don't take the quiz if you haven't seen the movie, because it does contain spoilers!
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Apr 26 14
Category:
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The
All of these movies have something in common. You need to pay close attention, so that you can answer the bonus question at the end.
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Apr 29 19
Category:
Movies Bonds and Acrostics
Sometimes the translation of a movie title to another language (and then back again into English) doesn't always capture the same flavor as the Hollywood release. Sometimes titles are simply changed for release in different countries.
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Mar 25 10
Category:
Titles in Translation
Many customs and ideas are very important to the celebration of Christmas. However these same practices are also important to other celebrations in various countries and religions. Match the Christmas tradition to its counterpart, using the clues.
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Dec 23 21
Category:
Thematic Fun
My son has a real passion for these fascinating creatures and is the real architect of this quiz.
All questions are true/false or multiple choice.
Come take a swim with us!
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Jul 18 21
Category:
Sharks
Another collection of my favourite movies, both classic and modern. I'll describe the plot and you tell me what movie it is.
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Nov 08 14
Category:
Name It - Average 15
Based on the novel by Philip Pullman, this fantasy movie is well worth the price of admission. How much do you remember about it?
Quiz contains spoilers.
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Jan 05 08
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Gn - Gz Movies
No "Indiana Jones" film would be complete without some witty dialogue - how much do you remember from "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"?
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Jul 24 08
Category:
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The
These are some quotes from the movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey". Because the dwarves' names can be so confusing, I have restricted quotes by dwarves to only Balin (the oldest dwarf) and Thorin Oakenshield.
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Mar 26 13
Category:
Hobbit, The
Here are more, more, more movies from my collection. How do you like it? How do you like it?
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Nov 08 14
Category:
Name It - Average 15
Follow the chain that leads Hugh Grant back to Hugh Grant. All you have to do is name the movies.
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Nov 15 18
Category:
Degrees - Easy 10
These ten Oldies all have lyrics that encourage people to care about people, regardless of race or skin colour.
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Mar 30 10
Category:
Political Songs
All of these movies are about the violence and cruelty perpetuated on humanity in the name of religion, politics or racial purity. When are we ever going to learn?
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Jan 25 06
Category:
Something in Common
Yes, I'll admit it! I was a fan then, and I'm a fan now. I recently had the opportunity to see Micky and Davy in concert and it made me feel 10 years old again. You know the drill, I give you some lyrics, you tell me the name of the song.
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Apr 11 03
Category:
Monkees, The
Known for stunning scenary, incredible voices, coal and leeks, Wales is also the place that owns the heart of our own Cymruambyth. In her honour, join us for a look at some people, places and things that originated in Wales.
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Apr 09 18
Category:
Mixed Wales
Although not perhaps the best season this show has had to offer, it is certainly still worth a watch. What do you remember about this action-packed season?
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Mar 15 08
Category:
24 - Season 6
Many stars have gone to great lengths to immerse themselves in their roles, even altering their appearances. I'll tell you the role and the change that the star made to play that role, or the pain they endured, and you tell me who the star is.
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Mar 23 04
Category:
Celebrity Grab Bag
These films all star some amazing detectives who manage to solve the most difficult cases. Unlike my first quiz on private detectives, all of the stars of this quiz are affiliated, in some way, with a police force.
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Jun 10 21
Category:
Movie Detectives
Can you name these movies which all include actors trying to play the role of American Presidents?
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Aug 17 20
Category:
World Leaders in Movies
Well the results of the 2007 Oscars are in. Having seen quite a few of the nominees this year, I was quite interested in watching the results unfold.
All films were released in 2006.
Average, 10 Qns, skunkee,
Nov 26 14
Category:
Oscars - Specific Times
I will give you three movies that each actor or actress has been in, and you give me their name.
And don't worry, these names are names that you've heard before - you just probably didn't realize that they were Canadian.
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Dec 21 13
Category:
Players - Easy
Fans of "Bewitched" should enjoy this 2005, light-hearted recreation of the 1960's television show from director Nora Ephron.
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Apr 18 07
Category:
Bewitched
While getting to know each other, the members of FunTrivia team The Lost Connection were happy to find that they are a well traveled group. Come join them on an exploration of some of the places they have enjoyed.
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Oct 02 13
Category:
Difficult Geography
Referred to as the witching hour, midnight has long been associated with dark deeds. It's considered the time when unquiet spirits are loosed upon the unsuspecting world. Come 'burn the midnight oil' with me and explore these songs for midnight.
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Jul 24 22
Category:
Songs of Night and Darkness
We all like a good con, with twists and unexpected endings. All of these movies contain some kind of con or another. In some the con is the whole point of the plot, while in others the con is only a vehicle to help achieve the desired outcome.
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May 13 20
Category:
Something in Common
With a presence and range that not many can match, Dame Maggie Smith has entertained us for years. Come jog your memory, as you tell me the names of only a sampling of the movies in which she has appeared.
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Sep 27 13
Category:
S - People Themed
All of these movies have something in common. You need to pay close attention, so that you can answer the bonus question at the end.
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Mar 06 05
Category:
Movies Bonds and Acrostics
All of these movies contain the name of an article of clothing in the title. Can you tell me what they are?
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Feb 13 24
Category:
Common Titles
All of these movies share something in common. See if you can't figure out what that is by the end of the quiz!
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Mar 06 05
Category:
Movies Bonds and Acrostics