Speech! Speech!
On January 28, 1986, he spoke of a national disaster when he said, “Nancy and I are pained to the core by the tragedy of the shuttle Challenger.”
Who is Ronald Reagan?
One of Hollywood’s most infamous partnerships is Scorsese and this actor, who features as the lead in Taxi Driver among many other films
Who is Robert De Niro?
In 1972, this rock band sang a tale of “A Horse with No Name.”
What is America?
Meow! In 1990, this famous sibling sang of a “Black Cat” with nine lives.
Who is Janet Jackson?
“Neither a borrower nor [this] be.”
What is a lender?
In an Emmy speech in 1987 for a role in this show, Rue McClanahan spoke of her mother’s advice: “Don’t you know every kick’s a boost?”
What is The Golden Girls?
Raging Bull is a 1980 film based on the real life of Jake LaMotta, a troubled athlete in this sport.
What is boxing?
In 1973, Elton John was “rock”-ing as this reptilian.
What is a crocodile?
This was Scorsese’s first film to be widely lauded; it was released in 1973 and centers around themes of Mafia life.
What is Mean Streets?
When using verbs, there are two voices: active and this.
What is passive?
This English actor’s 1995 speech for Best Actor in Four Weddings and a Funeral has been hailed as one of the funniest Golden Globe acceptance speeches of all time.
Who is Hugh Grant?
One of Scorsese’s trademarks is making films about this type of crime.
What is Mafia/gang crime?
Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” is also the theme song for this film.
What is Rocky III?
In 1999, this author of Night addressed Congress in a speech called “The Perils of Indifference.”
Who is Elie Wiesel?
One occurs at a temperature of 212ºF (100ºC) and the other at 32º F (0ºC).
What are boiling and freezing?
In 1986, this farmworkers’ activist traveled around delivering his “Wrath of Grapes Boycott” speech.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
Scorsese makes this kind of brief appearance in several of his own films, including Taxi Driver and Hugo.
What is a cameo?
In 1984, Prince sang of avian sorrow in this soulful tune.
What is “When Doves Cry”?
In 1970, Jerry West earned this nickname by sinking a 60-foot game-tying shot in the NBA Finals.
What is Mr. Clutch?
In battle, there are two options: advance or this.
What is retreat?
On June 6, 1984, President Reagan spoke at Pointe du Hoc, France, to commemorate the anniversary of this event.
What is D-Day?
This Scorsese documentary features performances by Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters and is considered one of the greatest concert movies ever made.
What is The Last Waltz?
“Karma Chameleon” was this U.K. band’s greatest hit.
What is Culture Club?
In 1972, magazine Mother & Baby suggested doing this to your baby only twice a week—we imagine parents saved on their water bills that year!
What is bathe them?
These two opposite Chinese symbols represent perfect, harmonic balance.
What are yin and yang?