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"I Heard A Ruckus!" & "Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe?" are famous quotes from this iconic movie of the 80's.

What is "The Breakfast Club"?

100

This was the very first music video that was played when MTV debuted back on August 1, 1981.

What is "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles?

100

For this movie, Harold Faltermeyer composed a song using a synthesizer and no vocals titled "Axel F".

What is "Beverly Hills Cop"?

100

Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, & Cab Calloway, were just a few of the several musicians that appeared in this film starring John Belushi & Dan Aykroyd. 

What is "The Blues Brothers"?

100
In his younger years, Will Smith was known more for rapping his way to the top of the music charts as part of this musical group.

Who are DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince?

200

In the movie, "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation", Clark Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, plans to do this with his Christmas bonus.

What is "Put in a swimming pool"?

200

The full length version of this music video was over 13 minutes long and is considered one of the most iconic videos ever made by this music King.

What is "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
200

This musician had two contributions to the "Top Gun" soundtrack including "Playing With The Boys" and "Danger Zone".

Who is Kenny Loggins?

200

This musician, playing a judge, had the unfortunate "news" of telling Marty McFly's band in "Back To The Future" that they were "Just Too Darn Loud".

Who is Huey Lewis?
200

This actor sang the song "Party All The Time" which went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985

Who is Eddie Murphy?

300

“My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with a girl who saw him passed-out at 31 Flavors last night." is a line from this Hughes classic.

What is "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?
300

Before he had his own late night talk show and hosted other shows and events, he was a VJ and hosted "Total Request Live".

Who is Carson Daly?

300

Tina Turner, with the help of U2's The Edge, composed and sang this title song in the opening credits to this James Bond film.

What is "Goldeneye"?
300

This R&B singer, once a part of the group New Edition, had a very tiny roll in Ghostbusters 2 and asked one of the Ghostbusters if he could get a proton pack for one of his kids.

Who is Bobby Brown?

300

"She's Like The Wind" was a song this actor sang and was also on the soundtrack to the movie "Dirty Dancing" which he also starred in.

Who is Patrick Swayze?

400

This American city seemed to be featured in all of John Hughes films as the place where the movie took place, they were traveling to, or traveling from.

Where is "Chicago, IL"?

400

This music video featured some of the cast from the movie, "The Goonies", and also some professional grapplers from the then World Wrestling Federation.

What is "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" By Cyndi Lauper?

400

Jackson Browne's "Running On Empty", The Doobie Brothers "It Keeps You Runnin'", & Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way", are on this movie's soundtrack and were all featured when Tom Hanks' character was crossing the United States. 

What is "Forrest Gump"?

400

In the movie, "Labyrinth," directed by Jim Henson, this late musician played the antagonist while kidnapping baby brother Toby from older sister Sarah, played by Jennifer Connelly. 

Who is David Bowie?

400

"Good Vibrations", a song made famous by the Beach Boys, was also the title to a song performed by this actor, who rapped, along with his posse. 

Who is Mark Walberg?  Who are Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch?

500

In the movie, "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles", John Candy's character, Del Griffith, sold these to make a living.

What are Shower Curtain Rings?

500

The music video by this former Laker Girl, featured actor, Keanu Reeves, in a deadly car race off a cliff. 

What is "Rush Rush" by Paula Abdul?

500

For the film "Batman" starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, the entire soundtrack was written and performed by this musician.

Who is Prince?

500

Jeff Healey, who was blind most of his life, was the lead singer and guitarist of the house band at the Double Duece in this movie starring Patrick Swayze.

What is "Roadhouse"?

500

This Australian actor is the lead singer and guitarist for his band, 30 Odd Foot Of Grunts.

Who is Russell Crowe?