From Page to Screen
This Spielberg Holocaust film was based on a book by Thomas Keneally
Schindler's List
This South African figure said, "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Nelson Mandela
November 6th is National these Day; pass 'em around
Nachos
This frozen rum cocktail that can be banana or strawberry is named for a district in Cuba
Daiquiri
A proverbial weight-loss phrase is this "of the bulge"
Battle
A novel by Chuck Palahniuk was the basis for this film starring Brad Pitt & Edward Norton
Fight Club
This New York Yankee said, "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."
Babe Ruth
The flambe dessert called Bananas Foster was created at Brennan's Restaurant in this city in the 1950s
New Orleans
Reposado tequila & Grand Marnier go into the upgraded cocktail known as this kind of car margarita
cadillac margarita
A cornerback or safety goes after the quarterback sack when sent in on this defensive option
A blitz
She stars as literary forger Lee Israel in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”, based on the memoir of the same name
Melissa McCarthy
This American animator and entrepreneur said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
Walt Disney
Served hot or chilled, it's the 4-letter name for Japanese buckwheat noodles
Soba
Despite its name this cocktail never seems to go out of style
old-fashioned
To come into conflict, as the same-named "Train In Vain" band members certainly did
The Clash
This film with Ray Liotta & Joe Pesci was based on the book “Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family”
Goodfellas
Michelle's husband said, “You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you.”
Barack Obama
Any way you slice it, this iconic brand with its colorful balloons on the wrapper celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2021
Wonder Bread
Hindi gives us the name of this hot whiskey drink that’s warming & restorative
toddy
Legally, lifting a fist in a threatening way can be this; battery takes things to the next level
Assault
"Master of the Universe" is a self-published erotic series by E.L. James. It's loosely based on “Twilight” and inspired this film trilogy
Fifty Shades of Grey
The famous 'blonde bombshell' of the 50's that said, "If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty."
Marilyn Monroe
A popular Thai dish, it's bite-sized skewered pieces of meat usually served with peanut sauce
Satay
WWI artillery piece gave its national name & caliber to this champagne cocktail
French 75
This 5-letter word borrowed from French describes hand-fighting done by scores of people
Melee