Silliness Quiz - Page 1035

Shayne Parkinson · 07-22-2016, 02:14 AM

Thanks, Possum, that's my sort of quiz!

Yes, have at it, everyone - I wouldn't get around to setting one before tomorrow, anyway.

drjd · 07-22-2016, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookpossum

Golly, I didn't mean to do that! I'll be back shortly with a quiz.

Congrats, Bookpossum!

Bookpossum · 07-22-2016, 08:15 AM

Thanks drjd!

orlok · 07-22-2016, 08:32 AM

I think we all know by now that we don't stand a chance on a literary quiz if Shayne gets there first

3. Dombey and Sons

6. Portfolio?

Bookpossum · 07-22-2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

I think we all know by now that we don't stand a chance on a literary quiz if Shayne gets there first

3. Dombey and Sons

6. Portfolio?

3. Yes it was Dombey and Son.
6. The word I was looking for is Codex.
8. The other three children are Peter the eldest, Edmund is third and Lucy is youngest.
8a. The first edition was published in 1950.
10. The OED was first published in 10 bound volumes in 1928.

Bravely played orlock!

Over to you Shayne.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-22-2016, 08:25 PM

A movie quiz: each of these sets of three movies has something in common. Please identify what that something is.

1.
Shine (1996) [Piano Concerto No. 3]
Brief Encounter (1945) [Piano [Concerto No. 2]
Birdman (2014)
- The use of music by Rachmaninoff. Bookpossum. 1 point for correct link; 2 bonus points for identifying the particular piece of music in Shine and Brief Encounter.

2.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Syriana (2005)
The Fighter (2010)

3.
The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935)
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
The Pink Panther (1963) [John Le Mesurier]
- Each includes an actor who later appeared in "Dad's Army". Orlok 1 point for correct link; 1 bonus point for Le Mesurier.

Notes:
- I imagine they all have quite a few things in common, but in each case I'm after something in particular. As is usual, the quizmaster's decision is final.

- each set has something different in common. One is reasonably easy (IMO); the other two, not so much.

Clues will be forthcoming as necessary.

Bookpossum · 07-22-2016, 09:00 PM

1. I haven't seen Birdman, but my guess from the other two films is the use of music by Rachmaninov in the soundtrack - Piano Concerto No 3 for Shine, and No 2 for Brief Encounter.

I think I know 2. but will leave for others. No 3. has me intrigued!

Shayne Parkinson · 07-22-2016, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookpossum

1. I haven't seen Birdman, but my guess from the other two films is the use of music by Rachmaninov in the soundtrack - Piano Concerto No 3 for Shine, and No 2 for Brief Encounter.

I think I know 2. but will leave for others. No 3. has me intrigued!

Exactly right. Well done!

No. 3 is the most difficult of them, IMO.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-23-2016, 05:41 AM

Just before I head for bed, a clue:

The answers for sets 2 and 3 both relate to the actors involved.

drjd · 07-23-2016, 06:55 AM

2. Both Good Will Hunting (1997) and Syriana (2005) had Matt Damon as an actor. He was also planned for The Fighter (2010) but was later dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, and Christian Bale was taken in.

Not sure it being the common factor for all three movies - just playing a hunch.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-23-2016, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjd

2. Both Good Will Hunting (1997) and Syriana (2005) had Matt Damon as an actor. He was also planned for The Fighter (2010) but was later dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, and Christian Bale was taken in.

Not sure it being the common factor for all three movies - just playing a hunch.

That's a very good answer! But it's not *the* answer.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-23-2016, 07:38 PM

More clues:

2.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Syriana (2005)
The Fighter (2010)
- Each of these films includes an actor who played the role of [character name] in some other film

3.
The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935)
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
The Pink Panther (1963)
- A BBC series that ran in the 1960s and 70s included an actor from each of these films

orlok · 07-24-2016, 06:34 AM

3. All had actors who appeared in Dad's Army? I know John Le Mesurier was in the Pink Panther.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-24-2016, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

3. All had actors who appeared in Dad's Army? I know John Le Mesurier was in the Pink Panther.

Oh, well done, Orlok! I thought I might have to give more clues for that one.

You're quite correct: the link for Set 3 is that each film has an actor who later appeared in "Dad's Army".

Bonus points are available for the other actors' names for anyone who'd like to try - without the help of Mr Google or Mr IMDB, please.

orlok · 07-24-2016, 04:27 PM

Well I'll make a guess at Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn - not sure which of the other two films they may have been in though.

07-22-2016, 08:25 PM	#15516
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	A movie quiz: each of these sets of three movies has something in common. Please identify what that something is. 1. Shine (1996) [Piano Concerto No. 3] Brief Encounter (1945) [Piano [Concerto No. 2] Birdman (2014) - The use of music by Rachmaninoff. Bookpossum. 1 point for correct link; 2 bonus points for identifying the particular piece of music in Shine and Brief Encounter. 2. Good Will Hunting (1997) Syriana (2005) The Fighter (2010) 3. The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935) Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) The Pink Panther (1963) [John Le Mesurier] - Each includes an actor who later appeared in "Dad's Army". Orlok 1 point for correct link; 1 bonus point for Le Mesurier. Notes: - I imagine they all have quite a few things in common, but in each case I'm after something in particular. As is usual, the quizmaster's decision is final. - each set has something different in common. One is reasonably easy (IMO); the other two, not so much. Clues will be forthcoming as necessary. Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 07-24-2016 at 04:25 PM.

07-23-2016, 07:38 PM	#15522
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	More clues: 2. Good Will Hunting (1997) Syriana (2005) The Fighter (2010) - Each of these films includes an actor who played the role of [character name] in some other film 3. The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935) Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) The Pink Panther (1963) - A BBC series that ran in the 1960s and 70s included an actor from each of these films Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 07-24-2016 at 04:24 PM.

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07-22-2016, 02:14 AM	#15511
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Thanks, Possum, that's my sort of quiz! Yes, have at it, everyone - I wouldn't get around to setting one before tomorrow, anyway.

07-22-2016, 08:15 AM	#15513
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Thanks drjd!

07-22-2016, 08:32 AM	#15514
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	I think we all know by now that we don't stand a chance on a literary quiz if Shayne gets there first 3. Dombey and Sons 6. Portfolio?

07-22-2016, 09:00 PM	#15517
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	1. I haven't seen Birdman, but my guess from the other two films is the use of music by Rachmaninov in the soundtrack - Piano Concerto No 3 for Shine, and No 2 for Brief Encounter. I think I know 2. but will leave for others. No 3. has me intrigued!

07-23-2016, 05:41 AM	#15519
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Just before I head for bed, a clue: The answers for sets 2 and 3 both relate to the actors involved.

07-23-2016, 06:55 AM	#15520
drjd The Couch Potato Posts: 34,509 Karma: 230999999 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Touch, Archos 9, Onyx Boox C67ML Carta	2. Both Good Will Hunting (1997) and Syriana (2005) had Matt Damon as an actor. He was also planned for The Fighter (2010) but was later dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, and Christian Bale was taken in. Not sure it being the common factor for all three movies - just playing a hunch.

07-24-2016, 06:34 AM	#15523
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	3. All had actors who appeared in Dad's Army? I know John Le Mesurier was in the Pink Panther.

07-24-2016, 04:27 PM	#15525
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Well I'll make a guess at Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn - not sure which of the other two films they may have been in though.

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