Monday, September 14, 2009

GSN- Oodle of the Day

What famous anthem, which begins "O, say can you see" was composed 195 years ago today?
- The Star-Spangled Banner

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Daily Oodles Dated Sept 13, 2009

Which bank was first successfully robbed in Bonnie and Clyde starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty?
- Mineola
Who said: "If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them"?
- Isaac Asimov
Who starred in the films Boogie Nights and Hannibal?
- Julianne Moore
Which Christmas song is most associated with Bing Crosby?
- "White Christmas"
Do you know which of these songs by Faith Hill was on the album Faith?
- "This Kiss"
Which group sang the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack?
- The Bee Gees
With what group would you associate C. F. (Fred) Turner?
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive
In The Big Sleep, who said, "She tried to sit in my lap while I was standing up"?
- Humphrey Bogart
The song "You Mean the World to Me", by Toni Braxton, is from which album?
- Toni Braxton
Richard Gere starred with Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman and:
- Runaway Bride
Pick out the non-Roman emperor:
- Tito
What was the name of Rudolph Valentino's horse in The Sheik?
- Anna
Steve Perry sang about a "Foolish _______".
- Heart
What song does Grizabella sing on the way to an afterlife in the musical Cats?
- "Memory"
Which of these is a real Manchester band?
- Happy Mondays
Who teamed up with Wesley Snipes for White Men Can't Jump?
- Woody Harrelson
What's the proper term for motion-picture photography?
- Cinematography
Fill in the blank for the name of the film: The Road ________.
- Warrior
In which 2000 movie did Samuel L. Jackson play the character John Shaft?
- Shaft
Who said: "I believe that freedom is the deepest need of every human soul"?
- George W. Bush
Who left $2500 in her will for a farewell party, "so my friends can have a ball after I'm gone"?
- Janis Joplin
Who played serial killer, Buddy Noone, in the Clint Eastwood movie Blood Work?
- Jeff Daniels
Uma Thurman starred in _______ Bill.
- Kill
How many of the Three Tenors are Italian?
- One
This instrument is called a "tater-bug" in some parts of the U.S.
- Mandolin
Pop and soul singer Dionne Warwick asked, "Why do you have to be a ______."
- Heartbreaker
Who had the 1976 hit: "Silly Love Songs"?
- Wings
Who provided the voice for Bo Peep in Toy Story?
- Annie Potts
The first movie to use Dolby Digital was:
- Batman Returns
John Grisham is best known for novels dealing with:
- Court cases
Topkapi, starring Peter Ustinov, is set largely in which city?
- Istanbul
Who sang "Hotel California"?
- The Eagles
Who played the love interest in the first Spider-Man film?
- Kirsten Dunst
Which James Bond movie featured a title song by Paul and Linda McCartney?
- Live and Let Die
In which 2001 movie did Jake Gyllenhaal play a rather disturbing role?
- Donnie Darko
Marvin Gaye sang:
- "What's Going On?"
Where does Jason X take place?
- Outer space
Who was Doctor Zhivago's great love, played by Julie Christie?
- Lara

Oodles Answers

Where was Frederic Chopin born? – Poland
What real-life singer did Kevin Spacey portray in Beyond the Sea?- Bobby darin
What Kill Bill star's mother was once married to '60s icon Timothy Leary?- Uma Thurman
What was the last name of Humphrey Bogart's character in Casablanca? – Blain
What was the first U.K. single to reach #1 in the United States in 1962? - The Tornados – Telstar
REO Speedwagon had a #1 hit with "Keep On ______ You". – loving
Who said, "I'm walking here" after he was almost hit by a cabbie in Midnight Cowboy? - Dustin Hoffman
What was the 1983 Eurythmics hit: "Sweet _______"? - Dreams
T. Rex are well-known musicians from which country? – UK
What NBC reality show did Martha Stewart host? - The Apprentice
Gary Cooper got how many thousands of dollars for 1952's High Noon? - -60
In 2002, who came under media scrutiny for dangling one of his children from a hotel balcony in Berlin? – Michael Jackson
Which comedy starring Bette Midler told the story of twins mixed up at birth? – Big Business
What are the werewolf-like creatures in Underworld Evolution called? – Lycans
What Ralph Bakshi cartoon traces four generations of Russian Americans in the music business? – American Pop
Who portrays Borat in the 2006 film?
Kristy Swanson played Cathy Dollanganger in Flowers in the ________.- Attic
Ricky Schroder played T.J. Flynn in this movie:- The Champ
Nicolas Cage plays an arms dealer in what 2005 movie? – Lord of the War
When did Bill Withers say you should lean on me? – When you are not strong
What was Jack Black's occupation in the 2005 version of King Kong?- Film maker
Who played Richard Dreyfuss' wife in Close Encounters of the Third Kind?- Teri Garr
Which actress was raised in Reading, England?- Kate Winslet
George Michael was "Kissing a _____".- Fool
Who directed himself as Renaldo in the four-hour 1978 opus, Renaldo and Clara?- Bob Daylon
What character did John Wayne play in his final film (The Shootist)?- John
What was the first movie spun off from Saturday Night Live? - The Blues Brothers
Tab Hunter's 1957 hit was titled "Young _____". – love
In the movie Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man's enemy is: = Doctor Octopus
Albert Einstein was offered the post of Israeli Prime Minister. – True
The song "You've Got a Friend in Me" is from what popular Disney movie? - Toy Story
What last name is shared by Liesl, Friedrich, Brigitta, Kurt, Gretl, Marta and Louisa? - Von Trapp
Who sampled Dido's "Thank You" on his hit song, "Stan", about an obsessed fan? –Eminem
What is the correct title of the song by Edwin McCain? - I'll Be"
In 1804, what "father of aerodynamics" is credited with building the first successful glider? - George Cayley
What movie features a teen who dreams of playing football for Notre Dame? - Rudy
In which direction does the cartoon mouse, Fievel travel in the 1991 movie? – West
Which Scottish actor voiced a dragon called Draco in the movie Dragon Heart? - Sean Connery
Which movie features the characters Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and a talking dog? - Scooby-Doo
Matthew Modine played the title character in this movie: = Birdy
From nationwide surveys what's the most popular response to name a musical instrument played while sitting down? – Piano
The Shootist was whose last film? -- John Wayne
Who voiced Artie in Shrek the Third? - Justin Timberlake
Who said: "I've been accused of every death except the casualty list of the World War"? =- Al Capone
Fill in the blank for the name of the film: Close Encounters of the ______ Kind.- Third
Who is the bad guy in Fantastic Four? - Doctor Doom
Which of the following filmmakers was not linked to poetic realism? - Jean-Luc Godard
The movie Home Alone grossed over $280,000,000. What year was it released? – 1990
Whose 2001 album was called Missundaztood? – Pink
In the film Cast Away, what is Tom Hank's job? – Fedex Executive
How many Oscars was Titanic nominated for? – 14
In which cartoon is "Someday My Prince Will Come" sung? – Snow white & Seven Dwarf
What player acted in the 1973 motion picture The Sting? – Paul Newmen\
Steve Guttenberg and Paul Reiser starred in this movie: - Diner
This/these artist(s) had the song "Show Me the Way", on the album Edge of the Century. – Styx
Who plays the title character in the 1962 movie, Lolita? – Sue Lyon
In Wayne's World, how would Wayne reply when Garth said, "No way!"? – Way!
What is Rose wearing when being sketched by Jack in the film Titanic? – The Heart of the Ocean
Who said: "Marriage is the death of hope"?- Woody alen
Who hires Mark Wahlberg and his gang to avenge her father in the 2003 remake of The Italian Job? – Charlies Throen
Sean Connery plays a soviet submarine captain in which film?- Hunt of Red Oct
Steve Martin played George Banks in Father of the ______.- Bride
Who starred as Hugo Z. Hackenbush in 1937's A Day at the Races?- Groucho Marx
What player acted in the 1940 flick The Grapes of Wrath?- Henry Fonda

Billie Joe Armstrong is the lead singer of:- Green Day
Jodie Foster won the 1991 Best Actress Oscar for which film?- Silence of the Lamb
What color was the wedding in Billy Idol's 1983 hit?- White
What Tom Jones song has the lyrics, "She always knows her place. She's got style, she's got grace, she's a winner."?- She's is a Lady
Who played My Super Ex-Girlfriend in 2006?- Uma Thurman
What was Laurel and Hardy's theme song?- Cuckoo Song
Which actress had a long relationship with Orlando Bloom?- Kate Bosworth
This Jodie Foster film finds a "wild child" alone on an island.- Nell
This great film was called: Paths of _____________.- Glory
Who said: "The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes"?- Tony Blair
The song "Sunrise, Sunset" was sung during a Jewish wedding in the film:- Fiddler on the Roof
Who appeared in the 1944 motion picture Arsenic and Old Lace?- Cary Grant
Who sang "Always Something There to Remind Me"?- Naked Eyes
Which of these was about a boy and his beloved whale?- Free Willy
Which musician directed himself as a country singer in 1992's Falling from Grace?- John Mellencamp
Whose 1996 album, Justus, included all four original members from the 1960s?- The Monkees
Which jazz quartet's song "Take Five" crossed over to the pop Top 40?- Dave Brubeck
Peter Fonda co-wrote Easy Rider with Dennis Hopper and who else?- Terry Southern
Which Steve McQueen movie had a legendary car chase through San Francisco?- Bullitt
This boy actor from Happy Days has gone on to become a successful director:- Ron Howard
How did Pierre de Fredy change sports in 1896?- Oraganized first Olympics at Athens
Where does Home Alone 2 take place?- New York
Who said: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door"?- Milton Berle
Who played the leader of the gang in the classic western, The Wild Bunch?- William Holden
As the Broadway lyric goes, "A kiss on the hand may be quite continental," but what are a girl's best friend?- Diamonds
What is Superman's real-life name in Superman Returns?- Clark Kent
In which Western does John Wayne rescue Natalie Wood from Indians?- The Searchers
In which 2001 movie did Elijah Wood play the character Frodo Baggins?- Lord of Rings
Jimi Hendrix sang about a "Voodoo _________". - Child
Whitney Houston starred in a movie called: - The Preacher's Wife
This early 90s R&B act had a hit with the song "I Can't Wait Another Minute".- Hi- Five
When were the Beatles inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?- 1988
This/these artist(s) released the 1999 dance hit "South Side".- Moby & Gven Stefani
Who was the The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?- John Travolta
In the film Play It Again Sam, from which dead icon does Woody Allen take advice?- Humphery Bogart
What letter of the alphabet is the code name for James Bond's boss?- M
Future Journey co-founder Gregg Rolie provided lead vocals and keyboards for what classic Santana hit?- Black Magic Women
Troubled pop princess ___________ released the single "Womanizer" in 2008.- Britny Spears
Perry King and Sylvester Stallone starred in The Lords of _______. - Flatbush

What suspense film stars Cher as a lawyer?- Suspect

Loretta Lynn was the subject of this film:- Coal Miner's Daughter

Fill in the blank for the name of the film: Meet Me in __________. - St. Louis
What musical was based on Sholom Aleichem's short story Tevye and His Daughters?- Fiddler on the roof
Which of the following scientists is not a Nobel Prize winner?- Rosalind Franklin
Who starred as the spooked Karen Davis in 2004's The Grudge?- Sarah Michelle Geller
Kate Winslet plays Rose DeWitt Bukater in which of her blockbuster films?- Titanic
Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney starred in Big ____.- Fish
In what film did Harrison Ford play Dr. Richard Kimble?- The Fugitive
What kind of secret decoder pin did Ralphie get in the movie A Christmas Story?- Little Orphan Annie
Who said: "As a matter of principle, I never attend the first annual anything"?- George Carlin
Day of the Jackal, starring Edward Fox, is about a plot to assassinate whom?- Charles de Guelle
Toby Keith and what country legend recorded "Beer for My Horses"?- Willie Nelson
What caper film directed by Stanley Kubrick stars Sterling Hayden?- The Killing
Who had the 1969 hit: "Someday We'll Be Together"?- The Supremes
Jack Nicholson played what character in Batman? - Joker
In 1989, who bought the Muppets for $100 million?- Walt Disney
Billionaire Richard Branson is most often associated with what brand?- Virgin
When was music sent down a telephone line for the first time?- 1876
What film, directed by Baz Luhrmann, starred Jim Broadbent and Ewan McGregor?- Mouline Rouge!
The album 98 Degrees and Rising, containing the song "Because of You", is by which artist(s)?- 98 Degree
Humphrey Bogart won his only Oscar for which film?- The African Queen
What was Cybil Sheppard's film debut?- Last Picture Show
Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin starred in Chicago _________.- Hope
Ingmar Bergman had a child with what Tokyo-born Norwegian actress?- Liv Ullmann
In which movie does Russell Crowe order his men to "unleash hell"?- Gladiator
Forrest Gump did not meet this President:- Ronald Reagon
What was the Top Ten 2002 Country Singles hit by Gary Allan: "The _______"?- One
Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins starred in The _____ Lagoon.- Blue
What was Rod Stewart's first #1 single on the U.S. charts ?- Maggie Day
Which genre is considered "American root music?"- Blue Grass
Who played super-groupie, Penny Lane, in Almost Famous?- Kate Hudson
What instrument did Yehudi Menuhin become famous for playing?- Voilin
Which movie introduced the song "Hakuna Matata"?- The Lion King
Fiona Apple sang which of the following songs?- Criminal
What fictitious band did Sha-Na-Na play in 1978's Grease?- Johny Casino & Gambler
Who was not a character in Finding Nemo?- Squidy
Spice Girls perform the song "Say You'll Be There" on which album?- Spice
Which actor played Caledon "'Cal" Hockley in the film Titanic?- Billy Zane

There are nearly how many million miles of roads in the U.S.?- 4

What was the final film Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon appeared in together?- odd Couple II
Robert De Niro, Marlon Brando and Edward Norton play a trio of thieves in:- The Score
Sarah Jessica Parker starred in The Family _____.- Stone
As the song lyric goes, "You can check out any time you like but you can never leave" what hotel?- Hotel California
A cousin of R&B singer Monica, which of these rappers is part of the Dirty South style?- Ludacris
Jessica Tandy originated the role of Alma Finley, a woman in a retirement home, in:- Cocoon
Glenn Frey is a/an:- Singer/ Song Writer
Glenn Frey is a/an:- Singer
Glenn Frey is a/an:- Eve
What color is Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch?- Green
Who said: "I am certain there is too much certainty in the world"?- Michael Crichton
In what year did Katharine Hepburn die?- 2003
This actress played Agent Sydney Bristow on the television series, Alias:- Jennifer Garner
Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner starred in this movie:- The War of the Roses
The album C'Mon C'Mon by Sheryl Crow contains which of the following songs?- shock up the sun
Who played Winona Ryder's love interest in Autumn in New York?- Richard Gere
Tarantino's first film concerned a group of diamond thieves. What was it called?- Reservoir Dog
Who said: "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success"?- Alexander Graham Bell
In An Affair to Remember, where did the lovers decide to meet six months later?- New York
What was the name of the family in Button Moon?- Mr. Spoon Family
Josh Hartnett starred in Lucky Number _____.- Slevin
The song "Flying Without Wings" was performed by:- Rubben Studdard
What 1980s movie starred Lou Gossett, Richard Gere and Debra Winger? - An officer & Gentleman
For which comedy Western did Lee Marvin win an Oscar, for playing twin brothers?- Cat Ballou
Joseph McNeil born in US - False
Clint Eastwood snarls, "Are you gonna pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?" in:- the Outlaw Josey Wales
Which Bruce Willis movie is based on a fictional town?- Sin City
Who narrated Apocalypse Now?- Martin Sheen
The name of the FBI agent in the Hannibal Lecter series of films was:- Clarice Starling
What was The Proclaimers' biggest hit?- I gonna be (500 Miles)
Fill in the blank: "Delta Dawn _______".- What that Flower you have on
Freddie Prinze, Jr. starred in a live-action film based on what cartoon?- Scooby Doo
Madonna's real name is Madonna Louise Ciccone.- True
In which movie does a prison captain note, "What we have here is a failure to communicate"?- Cool Hand Luke
Who took the title role in the enduring classic, Gilda?- Rita Hayworth
What Henry Fonda film depicts an accidental nuclear war?- Fail Safe
What former Salzburg child prodigy once reportedly whipped off a minuet for a beggar, who sold it to a music publisher?- Mozart
Ingrid Bergman and Gary Cooper starred in the 1943 film version of which Hemingway novel?- For Whom the Bell Tolls
Princess Mia is about to claim this title in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement:- Queen of Genovia
The Manchurian Candidate was remade with ____ in Angela Lansbury's role.- Meryl Streep
What rock band had a hit with "All Star"?- Smash Mouth
Who said: "You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows"?- Bob Daylon
David Bowie is a well-known musician from which country?- United Kingdom
Fill in the blank for the name of the film: I Am a Fugitive from a Chain _______.- Gang
Which actor was originally requested to play Jack Dawson in Titanic?- Matthew MacConaughey
What band went water-skiing for their music video, "Vacation"?- The Go- Gos
On what album does the 2007 hit rock song "Fake It" by Seether appear?- Finding Beuty in Negitive Space
What was Jaws' weapon of choice in The Spy Who Loved Me?- Teeth
What was Jaws' weapon of choice in The Spy Who Loved Me?- Desparado
Who was found "not guilty" of weapons and bribery charges, shortly after he'd been found "not worthy" by Jennifer Lopez?- Puff Daddy
In what decade did the Grateful Dead have a chart hit?- 1980s
Which famous director made the heist film The Killing in 1956?- Stanly Kubrick
Adrian Brody starred in:- The Jacket
Liam Neeson played the title character in:- Rob Roy
In The Truman Show, Jim Carrey played Truman ______.- Burbank
Which King of England did Sir Alec Guinness play in the film Cromwell?- Charles I
Known for "Broken Wings," which doubly-named '80s band was founded by Richard Page?- Mr. Mister
Who co-starred with Patrick Stewart in the film X2?- Halle Berry
What prison film starring Tim Robbins was based on a story by Stephen King?- The Shawshak Redempation
Who did Mel Gibson play in The Road Warrior?- Max
What horror movie from 1958 featured a young Steve McQueen?- The Blob
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" appeared on this Nirvana album:- Nevermind
In Kill Bill: Volume II it is revealed that "The Bride" is really named:- Beatrix Kiddo
In what movie did Martin Lawrence play a security guard?- national Security
Neil Diamond sang "Love on the Rocks" in which movie?- The Jazz Singer
How many times does Arnold say the line, "I'll be back" in Terminator 3?- Zero
Which movie tells the story of an 1879 battle fought in Africa?- Zullu
AFI's "100 Years 100 Cheers" list says the most inspirational film of all time is:- It is a wonderfool life
Jewel's 2003 album, titled 304, contains which of the following songs?- Intution
Who won the Oscar for Best Director for the movie, The Deer Hunter?- Michael Cimino
The rock group formed by Mark Knopfler in 1977 was:- Dire Staits
What is actor Brad Pitt's real name?- William Bradly Pitt
In which film did Eddie Murphy play "Prince Akeem of Zamunda"?- Coming from America
Which of these is not a movie directed by Ron Howard?- Sherk
Who did Richard Gere play in Chicago?- Billy Flynn
What was "Doctor Zhivago's" first name from the 1965 movie with Omar Sharif?- Yuri
Who was Wayne's pal, played by Dana Carvey, in the Wayne's World films?- Garth
Which best describes Kiefer Sutherland?- Agent Jack bauver on 24
What is the production company of actor John Malkovich?- Mr. Mudd
If you are driving a car in Australia, what side of the road are you on?- Left
In Akeelah and the Bee, what is Akeelah good at?- spelling
This Bob Dylan song was covered by Guns & Roses.- Knocking on heaven door
What was Jim Carrey's character named in Dumb and Dumber?- Lloyd Christmas
The song "A Single Girl" was performed by:- Sandy Posey
Samuel Morse invented the telegraph.- False
Why are all the monsters so scared of being touched by a kid in Monsters, Inc.?- One touch could kill them
Naguib Mahfouz, winner of 1988 Nobel Prize in Literature, hailed from Egypt.- True
Robert De Niro and Dakota Fanning starred in this film:- Hide & Seek
What was Jungle Jim's last name in the series of Johnny Weissmuller movies?- Bradly
Who was threatening to fire nuclear missiles in the action film The Rock?- Ed Harris
What actor starred in the 1951 film The Day the Earth Stood Still?- Michael Rennie
Who famously wore size 6B "ruby" slippers for a 1939 movie?- Judy Garland
In which film does Humphrey Bogart play Detective Philip Marlowe?- The Big Sleep
Which movie had the tagline, "Houston, we have a problem."?- Apollo 13
Which of the following was not a comedy team?- Simon & Garfunkle
Who said: "That's it baby, when you got it, flaunt it"?- Mel Brook
Who is Vincent Furnier best known as? – Alice Cooper
In Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow battled: - Robots
Anjelica Huston starred in Prizzi's ________. – Honor
Who played Andy Kaufman's girlfriend, Lynne, in Man on the Moon?- Courtney Love
Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 103 in E flat major is called "The Drumroll Symphony" because it begins with what instrument?- Timpani
In the movie Cocktail, what was Tom Cruise's profession?- Bartender
The word tutu comes from a French slang word for a part of the body barely covered by a tutu. Which part? – Rear End
Who wasn't in Top Gun?- Emilio Estevez
Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston starred in Along Came _____.- Polly
Who won an Oscar playing Otto in A Fish Called Wanda?- Kevin Kline
What was John Wayne's noble nickname?- the duke
What instrument does Audrey Hepburn play in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's?- ukulele
"Upside Down" was a #1 hit in 1980 by this singer:- Dianna Ross
Who starred as Lara Croft in the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie?- Angelina Jolie
The kicks just keep getting harder to find. What '60s band wore Revolutionary War outfits on stage?- Paul revere & tha Raider
Which actor plays the vampire killer Blade?- Wesley Snipes
What's the 2006 hit single by Keith Urban: "Tonight I Wanna _______"?- Cry
Who plays Lucius Best in The Incredibles?- Samuel L Jackson
Who made an appearance in the 1973 movie Papillon?- Steve McQueen