Cinematic Love
Character's of Love
World Traditions
Songs from the Heart
Black Sheep
100
This 1987 film follows a farmhand who must rescue his true love, Buttercup, from the evil Prince Humperdinck, navigating obstacles like the Cliffs of Insanity, Rodents of Unusual Size, and dangerous villains.
The Princess Bride
100
This classic romantic novel included characters such as, Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. William Collins
Pride and Prejudice
100
This South American country celebrates Dia dos Namorados (Dee-ah dohs Nah-moh-RAH-dohsh) which roughly translates to Lover's Day on June 12th. In February this country has it's own celebration called Carnival with epic parades at the Sambadrome in Rio.
Brazil
100
Name the Artist
Adele
100
Rugby player Christian Wade switched over to play for this NFL team in 2019.
Buffalo Bills
200
This 2004 romcom follows a marine veterinarian who falls in love with a woman who suffers from severe short-term memory loss.
50 First Dates
200
This book released in 1868 included the following characters: Marmee, Jo March, Laurie Laurence
Little Women
200
This country, located on the Iberian peninsula celebrates San Valentín, or Saint Valentine, on Feb. 14 and celebrates the holiday much like Americans, with gifts, romantic dinners and other sweet traditions. It's also customary for men to give their sweethearts silk scarves or handkerchiefs with marzipan.
Spain
200
Name the Artist
Stevie Wonder
200
Naas Botha, a legend on his South African rugby team made the brief switch to American Football in the 1980's. The NFL team he played for is often referred to as America's team.
Dallas Cowboys
300
A tragic romance and war drama about a young, imaginative girl who makes a false accusation, tearing apart the budding love between her older sister and housekeeper's son, leading to devastating consequences during World War II and a lifetime of guilt for the girl who tries to absolve herself through her writing.
Atonement
300
This young adult fantasy includes characters such as Mike Newton, Sue Clearwater, Laurent.
Twilight
300
In this Asian country the general rule for Valentine's Day is that men receive gifts of chocolate from the women in their lives. However, the women in this country began to wonder why it was that men got Valentine’s Day but there was no equivalent for women. Marketeers answered the call and a confectioner in Kyushu, devised ‘Marshmallow Day’ – the idea that evolved into White Day (14 March), as a day for reciprocal gift-giving to women.
Japan
300
Name the Artist
Ms. Lauryn Hill
300
Hayden Smith joined which NFL team in 2012 as a tight end. This team has only won one Super Bowl, (Super Bowl 3) with quarterback Joe Namath.
New York Jets
400
A beloved 2000 romantic drama following childhood sweethearts as they navigate their shared passion for basketball and growing romantic feelings from adolescence into adulthood, facing challenges to their dreams and relationship through high school, college, and their pursuit of professional careers.
Love and Basketball
400
This classic novel incorporates the following characters: Mrs. Alice Fairfax, Blanche Ingram, John Reed
Jane Eyer
400
On this Southern European peninsula country they celebrate “La Festa Degli Innamorati” (Lah Fes-tah Deh-lyee Ee-nah-moh-rah-tee) in commemoration of Juno, the Goddess of Women and Marriage. Old-school tradition has it that the first man a single woman sees on Feb. 14 will become her husband (or at least look like him). It’s common to gift romantic partners with those well-loved Perugina Baci chocolates — delectable chocolate candies with a hazelnut or sweet cherry centers covered by wrappers featuring poetic sentiments.
Italy
400
Name the Artist
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington (100 bonus point if you put Duke)
400
Jordan Mailata was perhaps the most successful rugger to transition into the NFL world. He was left tackle and his team had 2 starting quarterback's (Carson Wentz and Nick Foles) for the season due to injuries.
Philadelphia Eagles
500
This 1993 romantic comedy-drama film is about a caring brother, his mentally ill sister, and the eccentric man who enters their lives and changes their relationships dynamic.
Benny and Joon
500
This New York Times best seller included the following characters: Phoinix, Helen, and Peleus
The Song of Achilles
500
This Nordic country celebrates Ystävänpäivä (pronounced YOUS-ta-van-PIE-vah) which loosely translates to “Friendship Day,” on Feb. 14. Rather than showy displays of love and affection for partners they offer their pals and loved ones small presents and mementos to let them know how much they're valued.
Finland
500
Name the Artist
Kendric Lamar
500
Christian Scotland-Williamson, a former lock, joined an NFL team that is currently tied with the Patriots for most Super Bowl wins with both of these teams having 6 wins.
Pittsburg Steelers