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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 Nov 14 #129

Harold Ramis Angleae Nov 15 #130

Ding! red dog 1 Nov 15 #131

In "Mad Max," who played the members of Toecutter's gang? jmowreader Nov 15 #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