Missing Letters
Oscars Snubs for Best Picture
Died before 30
Authors
100
Of little significance when compared to an overall purpose, and therefore able to be abandoned
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What is expendable?
100
In 1982, Chariots of Fire won Best Picture.
But this other nominated action-packed film, about an archaeologist on the hunt for ancient treasure and fighting the Nazis, became a household name.
What is Raiders of the Lost Ark?
100
British singer and songwriter, known for her deep vocals which were great for her jazzy soulful music, released one of the best selling albums in the UK (Back in Black), died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the age of 27
Who is Amy Winehouse?
100
James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Who is Roald Dahl?
200
Able to use the right and left hands equally well
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What is ambidextrous?
200
In 1973, The Sting won Best Picture. Never even heard of it.
But this movie about a demonic possession that was also nominated is now known as one of the greatest horror films of all time.
What is The Exorcist?
200
Australian actor, best known for his roles in Brokeback Mountain, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Dark Knight, died of an accidental overdose in 2008 at the age of 28
Who is Heath Ledger?
200
Pet Sematary, Carrie, The Shining
Who is Stephen King?
300
Showing a lack of proper concern; carefree and nonchalant
_ _ V _ L _ _ R
What is cavalier?
300
In 2000, Gladiator won Best Picture.
But this Chinese martial arts movie that was also nominated became an international classic, and is the highest-grossing foreign-language film in American history.
What is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
300
American rapper and songwriter, real name is Christopher Wallace, produced signature songs like "Juicy" and "Big Poppa", murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1997 at age 24
Who is Biggie Smalls (The Notorious B.I.G.)?
300
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window, The Austere Academy, The Grim Grotto
Who is Lemony Snicket?
400
Fond of company; sociable
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What is gregarious?
400
In 1998, Shakespeare in Love won Best Picture.
But this Spielberg masterpiece also deserved some recognition, starring Tom Hanks as a U.S. soldier in WWII on the beaches of Normandy. I've never even seen it, but everyone knows its name.
What is Saving Private Ryan?
400
American guitarist and singer, described as the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music, headliner at Woodstock with hit songs like Purple Haze, died of drug asphyxiation in 1970 at the age of 27
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
400
A Clash of Kings, A Dance with Dragons, A Game of Thrones
Who is George R. R. Martin?
500
A person who has previously occupied a position to which another has succeeded
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What is predecessor?
500
In 2018, Green Book won Best Picture.
Many people believed this Spike Lee film should have won, because of its groundbreaking plot of cops infiltrating their local Ku Klux Klan chapter and talking about racial issues in America.
What is BlacKkKlansman?
500
Latin American singer and songwriter, one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers, called the Queen of Tejano music, was shot and killed in 1995 at 23
Who is Selena?
500
Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, Inferno
Who is Dan Brown?