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100
This 2023 summer picture from Greta Gerwig is the highest grossing movie directed by a woman and the 14th highest grossing movie of all time (1.44 billion worldwide)
What is Barbie?
100
Since 1965, this guy has been tickling kitchens and hearts
Who is the Pillsbury Doughboy?
100
From the late 14th century: "hot-tempered, irascible; incensed, openly wrathful"
What is Angry?
100
James Bond prefers this drink to be shaken, not stirred
What is a Martini?
100
This movie saw seven of its nine tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. Songs include the title track, Let's Hear it for the Boy, Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, and I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)
What is Footloose?
200
This Alfred Hitchcock horror movie has an iconic scene, but right before it takes place, audiences see Janet Leigh's character flush something down the toilet, making it the first time a toilet being flushed was shown on the big screen
What is Psycho?
200
This cool cat has been the face of his brand since 1986.
Who is Chester Cheetah?
200
Common name of any lepidopterous insect active in daylight. Could also be based on the notion that these insects consume butter or milk that if left uncovered.
What is Butterfly?
200
This French dish means "blown" in English
What is Souffle?
200
Often considered one of the greatest soundtracks from the eighties, this movie has songs such as Danger Zone, Take My Breath Away, and Mighty Wings
What is Top Gun?
300
Despite winning an Oscar for best actor in a leading role, Anthony Hopkins only appeared in 24 minutes of this 1991 horror thriller, the shortest performance to win.
What is The Silence of the Lambs?
300
These three elfish characters, Snap, Crackle, and Pop, have been the mascot for this cereal since the 1930's.
What is Rice Krispies? (Kellogg's)
300
Free to act as one pleases and travel freely, due to a lack of responsibilities or commitments (1873)
What is Footloose?
300
This nut is used to make Marzipan
What is Almond?
300
This movie takes place in 1963, and although it does feature songs from this period, such as Be My Baby, it is best remembered for the late-eighties hits such as Hungry Eyes, Time of my Life, and She's Like the Wind. With over 24 million copies sold, this has become the third best-selling soundtrack of all time.
What is Dirty Dancing?
400
Director David Fincher and actor Ben Affleck got in a heated argument while filming this 2014 mystery thriller. Fincher wanted Affleck to wear a Yankees cap, however Affleck, from Boston, refused, worrying about the flack it might cause. Reports vary, but some say this argument shut down production for 3 days.
What is Gone Girl?
400
This colourful mascot has represented Froot Loops since 1963.
Who is Toucan Sam?
400
From the mid 14th century: "a plotting of evil, unlawful design; a combination of persons for an evil purpose"
What is Conspiracy?
400
A Bouillabaisse is this type of stew:
Lamb
Seafood
Beef
Venison
What is Seafood?
400
This 2011 Ryan Gosling led vehicle has a very retro minded "synthwave" vibe, comparable to scores from the eighties from John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream, and Goblins.
What is Drive?
500
This director had two movies finish in the top 5 of box office results in 1974, the last time this feat was accomplished. Blazing Saddles finished as the highest grossing movie, and Young Frankenstein was the fourth highest grossing movie of the year.
Who is Mel Brooks?
500
This mascot has been associated with his brand since 1935.
Who is Mr. Monopoly (Rich Uncle PennyBags)
500
From the mid 15th century: "of or pertaining to a legally punishable offense, of the nature of a crime"
What is Criminal?
500
This type of cheese is used to make Alfredo sauce
What is Parmesan?
500
This coming-of-age 1993 comedy perfectly captures the 1970's high school scene, with artists like KISS, Aerosmith, Foghat, Ted Nugent, Nazareth, and Alice Cooper. The movie was named after a Led Zeppelin song, but the director was not able to afford a license to play any songs from the band.
What is Dazed and Confused?