Best Picture 2021
Family Food Traditions
Who was born there? - Part I
Fuzzy Memories
Pixar Films at the Oscars
100

This film, written and directed by West Wing Creator Aaron Sorkin, features a powerhouse of a cast

What is The Trial of the Chicago 7?

100

Ok, ok, ok... it's not a food, I know.  But wherever Nana is, you can find these on the deck in the morning - try the Dirty Susan!

What are Bloody Marys?

100

New Jersey

Who are Chuck and Danielle?

100

I am about 35% sure that Nick and Reilly weren't terrified on this ride in New Jersey, but I am 100% positive that I wouldn't have gone on it.

What is Kingda Ka?

100

This film about a father searching for his son across the seas was Pixar's first "Best Animated Feature" winner

What is Finding Nemo?

200

This film is the directorial debut of 2019 Best Supporting Actress winner Regina King

What is One Night in Miami?

200

Anybody who was lucky enough to visit Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop in Ocean City knows that when you are eating these, you need to take a break and enjoy a hot dog once in a while

What are crabs?

200

Boston

Who are Nana and Dad (Tom Donovan)?

200

I'm pretty sure someone fell off this rock formation in Ramsey and hurt themselves pretty badly when we were kids.  But maybe they didn't.

What is the Submarine?

200

Uncle Chuckie's favorite character from The Incredibles (which won Best Animated Feature in 2004) - here he is!

Who is Dash?

300

This film is based on a work from Fences playwright August Wilson.

What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

300

It's the delicious, albeit labor-intensive appetizer introduced by Mike. Good thing his nephews don't mind making it!

What is dates stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped with bacon?

300

Queens, NYC

Who is Grampa Charlie?

300

I think we went to see this guy at some college when we were kids... he showed us the WONDERS OF MAGIC! - or maybe not?


Who is Doug Henning?

300

This Oscar-winning film starred this cute guy - and was the first Pixar film to feature live-action video within the animation

Who is Wall-E?

400

Starring a Galactic Empire informant and costarring Wade Watts' girlfriend, this film tells the story of a heavy metal drummer losing his hearing

What is Sound of Metal?

400

If you've been to Lake George, you better have gone here for breakfast.  Try the Opa special!

What is the Hot Biscuit Diner?

400

California

Who is Aunt Cristy?

400

I'm about 70% sure that Reilly won the race in Olympia, Greece.  But I am 100% sure that this family member gave the most awkward thumbs-up photo ever!

Who is Micaela?

400

This "toy" was the main character that our gang was searching for in Toy Story 4 

Who is Forky?

500

Featuring Johnny English's second sidekick, this film concerns the assassination of Fred Hampton.

What is Judas and the Black Messiah?

500

Poor Grampa Charlie was mocked for years and years for suggesting that a salad made with these two ingredients was "the BEST" - has anyone ever tried it?

What is Veg-All and Mayonnaise?

500

Tokyo

Who is Uncle Michael?

500

I am about 25% sure that this recipe, shared with me by Steve, isn't the actual one - his tastes way better than mine

What is Michigan Sauce?

500

This movie made many an adult cry (and no, it's not Up) - because it told kids and adults alike that everything they're feeling is ok - and necessary

What is Inside Out?