The DU Lounge

sakabatou

(43,041 posts)

115. Okay a few more

Sat Oct 26, 2024, 03:27 PM

Oct 26

The major villain in the film has dream/hypnosis powers.
The masked idiot cannot for the life of him, quite remember the main hero's name. The mask itself is in the shape of an animal, and covers his whole head.
The coward is most powerful when he's asleep/unconscious.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

146 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Post a difficult to answer movie question & see if anyone knows the answer without using Google [View all] red dog 1 Aug 30 OP

dynamite for sale? Tetrachloride Aug 30 #1

It was for sale in the movie. red dog 1 Aug 31 #3

When I was a kid in St. Maries, ID, in the 1970s it was sold in two stores in town jmowreader Oct 25 #96

amazing Tetrachloride Oct 25 #97

Not all that amazing, considering where we were jmowreader Oct 25 #98

ah, my area was field stone and clay Tetrachloride Oct 25 #99

In Werner Herzog's 1982 film Fitzcaraldo, Beastly Boy Aug 31 #2

Name one of the characters from the novel "Catch 22" that was not in the 1970 movie "Catch 22"? red dog 1 Aug 31 #4

The cat that Hungry Joe fights for sleeping on his face? JoseBalow Aug 31 #6

Actually, that wasn't the character I was thinking of, but you're right, his bunkmate Huple's cat was not in the movie red dog 1 Sep 4 #7

Yes! That's exactly what happened! JoseBalow Sep 4 #8

He didn't have the airbase bombed to "turn a profit" jmowreader Oct 25 #94

Sure he did, it was to turn a profit JoseBalow Oct 26 #106

Lieutenant Scheisskopf jmowreader Oct 25 #93

What's the name of the arcade in the movie Wargames? miyazaki Aug 31 #5

Name the person who co-starred in both "The Commitments" (1991) and "The Matchmaker" (1997) red dog 1 Sep 8 #9

The ubiquitous Colm Meany? Harker Sep 8 #10

Excellent guess, but no. red dog 1 Sep 8 #11

I shouldn't be guessing when there's an unseen movie involved. n/t Harker Sep 9 #14

The unseen movie is worth seeing....The Matchmaker (1997) red dog 1 Sep 9 #16

It'll be on my list to check out, Red... Thanks! n/t Harker Sep 9 #17

I hope my question fits the criteria BOSSHOG Sep 8 #12

Hooper was having an affair with Chief Brody's wife. Harker Sep 9 #13

Name the actress who played both Carmella Soprano's mother in The Sopranos and Karen Hill's mother in "Goodfellas" red dog 1 Sep 9 #15

Suzzane Shepherd VGNonly Sep 17 #24

"Just the good half!" JoseBalow Sep 17 #25

Ding! red dog 1 Sep 18 #26

What was the peacetime occupation VGNonly Sep 9 #18

Was Major Stovall the command's adjutant Brother Buzz Sep 9 #19

Dean Jagger won best supporting for his role. VGNonly Sep 9 #20

What Jack Nicholson movie has a tie-in with Monty Python? red dog 1 Sep 14 #21

Always Look on the Bright side of Life VGNonly Sep 16 #22

Ding! red dog 1 Sep 17 #23

Tangentially a movie question... Harker Sep 25 #27

Oh, I remember reading an article about this once upon a time JoseBalow Sep 25 #31

You are a virtuoso! Harker Sep 25 #32

That's a hell of a 22, that Catch-22! JoseBalow Sep 25 #36

Your priorities are sound. Harker Sep 25 #37

12 Angry Men VGNonly Sep 25 #28

Watchmaker, I believe. Harker Sep 25 #35

Yes VGNonly Sep 25 #41

A favorite of mine since I was a wee lad. n/t Harker Sep 25 #42

Who are the only jurors VGNonly Sep 25 #44

Davis and McCardle exchange names outside the courthouse... Harker Sep 26 #45

What was the last film VGNonly Sep 25 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Harker Sep 25 #33

It was a western VGNonly Sep 25 #39

"The Ox-bow Incident." Harker Sep 25 #43

What actor at the age of 14 VGNonly Sep 25 #30

James Earl Jones? Harker Sep 25 #34

The Omaha Race Riot of 1919 VGNonly Sep 25 #40

What movie's billing inspired the name of an iconic literary character? nuxvomica Sep 25 #38

"Patriot Games" (1992) opens with Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) & his wife in a London hotel room red dog 1 Oct 1 #46

In what movie did Cameron Diaz make her film debut? red dog 1 Oct 12 #47

What well-known person was choreographer for "Coming To America" (1988)? red dog 1 Oct 15 #48

The lead character (Mel Gibson) in "The Patriot" (2000) is a composite character based on four historical men. red dog 1 Oct 19 #49

Francis Marion? VGNonly Oct 19 #52

Francis Marion - The Swamp Fox. Thomas Hurt Oct 19 #63

These five actors VGNonly Oct 19 #50

Popeye? Brother Buzz Oct 19 #53

A 1970 war film VGNonly Oct 19 #55

I flashed on Patton, but Tora, Tora, Tora might be a good candidate, too Brother Buzz Oct 19 #59

Yes Patton VGNonly Oct 19 #61

Curiously, choice number six, George C Scott, did a a superb job Brother Buzz Oct 19 #62

In a classic 1973 film, who said BOSSHOG Oct 19 #51

Miss Trixie in Paper Moon VGNonly Oct 19 #54

Damn VGN nice going BOSSHOG Oct 19 #56

Who played the hotel desk clerk? VGNonly Oct 19 #57

Old Floyd BOSSHOG Oct 19 #58

Burton Gilliam VGNonly Oct 19 #60

What actor, playing a dead guy in, "The Big Chill," Bayard Oct 19 #64

Kevin Costner VGNonly Oct 20 #65

Raiders of the Lost Ark VGNonly Oct 21 #66

What was the dogs actual name in many classic films VGNonly Oct 24 #67

Asta's real name was Skippy! JoseBalow Oct 24 #69

Yes VGNonly Oct 24 #70

I read a book about Hollywood movie dogs JoseBalow Oct 24 #71

I just now posted a question about Hollywood movie dogs. red dog 1 Oct 24 #73

What actor said VGNonly Oct 24 #68

What was the name of the first Hollywood movie dog? red dog 1 Oct 24 #72

Rin Tin Tin was the first big Hollywood star JoseBalow Oct 24 #74

No, it wasn't Rin Tin Tin red dog 1 Oct 24 #75

If it's Hollywood, then Petey from Our Gang, I guess JoseBalow Oct 24 #76

His name was Strongheart and he was from Germany red dog 1 Oct 24 #78

What was the name of Sidney Greenstreet's cabaret in "Casablanca." brush Oct 24 #77

The Blue Parrot SupportSanity Oct 24 #79

Hey, wait a minute. Your answer is correct but where does the OP say you can then ask a question? brush Oct 24 #80

Correct. Trick question. Sam would never leave Rick. SupportSanity Oct 24 #82

Ok, why not? But you still haven't told me what was the amount. brush Oct 24 #83

Toshiro Mifune had nightmares about a scene he recently finished. Which film and scene was this? sakabatou Oct 24 #81

The arrows scene from "Throne of Blood"? n/t Harker Oct 25 #85

Bingo! sakabatou Oct 25 #86

I was just pondering other possibilities... Harker Oct 25 #87

The Graduate: What was Mrs. Robinson's first name? legallyblondeNYC Oct 24 #84

I'm thinking it wasn't mentioned... Harker Oct 25 #88

Correct! legallyblondeNYC Oct 25 #89

She seemed pretty distinctive to me, but from experience... Harker Oct 25 #90

The director and a lead actor could have full conversations using a fictional language sakabatou Oct 25 #91

The Fifth Element jmowreader Oct 25 #95

Correct sakabatou Oct 26 #100

This film's crew wore shirts that said "Fewer songs, more explosions". sakabatou Oct 25 #92

This traditional animated film was only beaten by two other animated films in world gross profit sakabatou Oct 26 #101

Snow White? Brother Buzz Oct 26 #102

Nope. Snow White is #7 sakabatou Oct 26 #103

Boy howdy, was it a Disney production? Brother Buzz Oct 26 #104

The film was made after 2010 sakabatou Oct 26 #105

Ah, 'Traditional' as in in not computer generated? Brother Buzz Oct 26 #110

It means mostly non-3D (but can have 3D elements). sakabatou Oct 26 #111

Yes, more hints - I was thinking Nick Park Brother Buzz Oct 26 #112

The film takes place during the time of World War 1, but not the war itself. sakabatou Oct 26 #113

Very interesting clues, but alas, I'm clueless - I'll need to chew on it for a bit Brother Buzz Oct 26 #114

Okay a few more sakabatou Oct 26 #115

I still got nothing - Is this a title I would immediately recognize? Brother Buzz Oct 27 #117

Probably not. It had a limited run in the US, as it was a foreign film sakabatou Oct 27 #118

Ah, THAT is a HUGE clue Brother Buzz Oct 27 #119

Yep. It's not Russian sakabatou Oct 27 #120

I got zero, zip, zilch, nada Brother Buzz Oct 27 #121

This is getting good! - I have to remind myself it is an animated film Brother Buzz Oct 26 #116

Frozen? JoseBalow Oct 26 #107

That's 3D, not traditional. sakabatou Oct 26 #108

Kick sakabatou Oct 26 #109

$17.99? Harker Oct 28 #122

Your bid is too high red dog 1 Oct 28 #123

11.33? Harker Oct 28 #124

Too high red dog 1 Oct 28 #125

I have no sense. Harker Oct 28 #126

Close enough! red dog 1 Saturday #133

That's a lot of bang for the buck. n/t Harker Saturday #134

That one deserves a rec. red dog 1 Saturday #135

A multi-movie question... what actor turned down the roles of James Bond in "Dr. No"... Harker Oct 28 #127

In the film The Commitments what was the name of the guy who played the synthesizer at Imelda Quirk's sister's wedding? red dog 1 Nov 9 #128

What well-known person played the role of the neurologist in "Groundhog Day"? red dog 1 Thursday #129

Harold Ramis Angleae Friday #130

Ding! red dog 1 Friday #131

In "Mad Max," who played the members of Toecutter's gang? jmowreader Friday #132

What well-known musician/song writer was an executive producer of "Repo Man"? red dog 1 Saturday #136

I'm not sure why, but Mac Rebennack leapt to mind... Harker Sunday #137

Nope, but here's a hint, red dog 1 Sunday #138

I had to peek. The thought of spending the day wondering seemed overwhelming. Harker Sunday #139

We're you surprised at who it was? red dog 1 Sunday #140

Yes, but it makes sense. Harker Sunday #141

Michael Nesmith? VGNonly Monday #145

In Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds La Coliniere Monday #142

What was the name of the night club band in "Repo Man"? red dog 1 Monday #143

Blue Velvet opening scene, what time does the radio say it is JoseBalow Monday #144

What was the job of the father in VGNonly Monday #146