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Books / Novels
Benefits of Creativity
100
Who's in charge of the creative and artistic vision in a movie's production?
Director
100
What's the name of the first episode of a TV show?
The Pilot
100
This painting "Starry Night" is painted by which famous artist?
Vincent Van Gogh
100
This style of writing consists of imaginary characters and events.
Fiction
100
Which brain chemical is linked to creativity and feelings of happiness?
Dopamine
200
Name TWO actors that have portrayed "Batman." (7 available answers).
Christian Bale, Robert Pattinson, Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Val Kilmer, Adam West.
200
This show, first airing in 2022, shows the horrors of corporate life. Thankfully for the main characters, they've had a surgery to "split" their memory in two, allowing them to not experience their day at work.
Severance
200
What is the name of this painting?
Mona Lisa
200
This famous author is known for writing classics such as "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." (100 BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN TELL ME WHO HIS WIFE WAS).
Edgar Allen Poe. He married his first cousin.
200
What is the name of the mental state that creativity can put us into? It's described as "an intense focus and enjoyment so engrossing that you can lose track of time and even self-consciousness."
Flow-State
300
Who is responsible for the visual look of a movie; they set up lighting, shots, angles and deal with composition. (HINT: not the director)
Cinematographer / Director of Photography
300
This iconic look is from what many critics claim is the "Best TV Show of all time." What's the show? (BONUS 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN GIVE ME THE CHARACTERS FULL NAME)
The Sopranos
300
This painter's self portraits changed quite a bit with age. What's his name?
Pablo Picasso
300
This "Great" book follows a mysterious millionaire and his pursuit of a long lost love. He throws ragers and is obsessed with a green light.
The Great Gatsby
300
This benefit of creativity can help improve physical health by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. (HINT: Don't overthink it.)
Stress Reduction
400
This still, featuring Leonardo Dicaprio and Mark Ruffalo, is from what "crazy" film?
Shutter Island
400
What is the abbreviated name for the genre of show that has its characters find themselves in comical situations in mundane and realistic settings? (HINT: it's not just "comedy.")
Sitcom
400
This painting is known as "The Scream." What is the style of this painting, known for expressing emotions.
Expressionism
400
The mob classic "Goodfellas" was an adaption of this book. (HINT: The answer is not "Goodfellas," and they say it in the movie).
Wise Guys
400
Fill in the Blank: "Creativity can increase ____ Function, helping us better acquire information, manipulate information and reason."
Cognitive
500
At the 2017 Oscar's, the award for "Best Picture" was infamously given to the wrong film. Name EITHER of the two films involved. (100 BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME BOTH AND TELL ME WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO WIN AND WHO WASN'T)
"La La Land" OR "Moonlight"
500
This style of show portrays a fake and scripted documentary. Shows with this style are "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation."
Mockumentary
500
This Renaissance painter is known his work including "The Last Supper," "Mona Lisa," and designs for flying contraptions.
Leonardo da Vinci
500
What's the name of the TWO epic poems that ancient Greek author Homer wrote? These are about the Trojan War and the subsequent journey home; some characters are: Achilles, Odysseus, Helen of Troy, Paris and Hector.
The Iliad and the Odyssey
500
FLASH ROUND
Mental Health Improvements, Enhanced Cognitive Function, Promotes Social Connection, Mindfulness, Problem Solving, Communication and Leadership Skills