Lessons in Animation
Sights and Sounds of Anomalisa
2015 in Film
2015 in Life
Miscellany: Stupid Answers
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Anomalisa is the 24th highest-grossing stop-motion film at $5.5M. This other former ASFC pick rules the roost, having earned over 40 times as much ($227M).
What is Chicken Run (2000)?
200
It's her name.
What is Lisa?
200
The highest-grossing film of 2015 was this first entry into a sequel trilogy, directed by JJ Abrams. It had been a decade since the last entry in the saga.
What is Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
200
In the UK, General Elections resulted in a majority government for this prime minister.
Who is David Cameron?
200
"Sidney Sheldon's Windmills of the Gods" was a 1988 TV movie based on his book.
Who is Sidney Sheldon?
400
Early in the history of animation, Winsor McCay introduced this character as an interactive part of his vaudeville act.
What is Gertie the Dinosaur?
400
Hope you paid attention to the credits. He gave his voice to customer service expert Michael Stone.
Who is David Thewlis?
400
In Dump-uary (February), Universal Pictures released this adaptation of a steamy romance (?), a favorite among middle-aged housewives with nothing else going on in their lives.
What is Fifty Shades of Grey?
400
NASA reported the discovery of this resource on Mars.
What is water?
400
Traditionally, use 2 oz. gin, 5 oz. tonic water, and 1 lime wedge to make this drink.
What is a gin and tonic?
600
Shrek may be love, and Shrek may be life. But this more recent computer-generated animated comedy series--including a very yellow, largely unintelligible spin-off--has grossed over $4.6B at the box office.
What is Despicable Me?
600
Jeopardy!
When Michael invites Lisa to his room, he encourages her to sing. She gives up a rendition of this Cyndi Lauper hit from 1983.
What is "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"?
600
Anomalisa was the last movie released in the year. The prior week (Christmas weekend), audiences had a buffet of choices. They could watch David O. Russell's Joy, Sean Anders' Daddy's Home, Alejandro Inarritu's The Revenant, or this film, Quentin Tarantino's Western (not that one).
What is the Hateful Eight?
600
This ASFC alumnus, star of The Wicker Man, died on June 7. Apparently, though I don't recall, he was in Scorsese's Hugo as well.
Who is Christopher Lee?
600
Ozzy Osbourne was a no-show at this festival's Auburn, Washington stop. July 12, 2003.
What is Ozzfest?
800
This was the biggest animated film of 2023. In fact, it was the second-biggest film of the year, just after Barbie.
What is the Super Mario Bros. Movie?
800
Sorry, I grabbed your hand.
It's okay.
It's a reflex. I'm usually sitting next to ___.
What is "my wife"?
800
At the 87th Academy Awards, this Alejandro Inarritu film won Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture.
What is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
800
In the same year this country became the first to eradicate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, it also saw normalized relations with the United States.
What is Cuba?
800
It seems like all things under the sun are considered on this radio program with Robert Siegel.
What is All Things Considered?
1000
This Disney film was the second-highest-grossing animated film of all time, raking in $1.45B.
What is Frozen II (2019)
1000
"Always remember the customer is ___. Just like you."
What is "an individual"?
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Out of Europe, 2015 saw the release of this absurdist black comedy drama about finding soulmates before time runs out.
What is The Lobster?
1000
By authorizing an air strike on the Kunduz Trauma Centre, operated by this Nobel Price winning group, President became the second Nobel Peace Prize winner to bomb another Nobel Peace Prize winner. The first? Henry Kissinger bombing the Red Cross.
What is Doctors without Borders?
1000
Beer lovers rejoiced when he invented Pasteurization in 1864.
Who is Louis Pasteur?