laffite Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I was looking for a thread that I could adopt for a general question. Didn't see one right away, so let's go with a new thread. Very simple. Answer the question correctly, then pose a question of your own. First Question: Name a movie that is associated with my screen name? Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I would venture to say The Buccaneer, but I'm unsure as to which version -- 1938 or 1958. Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I wasn't even aware of a 1938 version. I was thinking of the later one with Yul. Probably others where ole Jean Laffite made an appearance. So you are correct. Your turn with a question. Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Okay, Name the computer that gave the following Special Directive: ...Return alien to Earth for analysis. ...All other considerations secondary. ...Crew expendable. Link to post Share on other sites
CineSage_jr Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 If you're referring to 2001 (which you obviously are), what alien do you mean? Beyond this, it was certainly not part of HAL's programming that he murder the crew and continue the mission on his own. The whole point is that, unlike the man-apes who were taught to kill by the black monolith on Earth, HAL decided entirely on his own that killing would further his ends. Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Wrong. 2001 is not the source. Link to post Share on other sites
scsu1975 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Is it Ash (Ian Holm) from Alien? Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Uhhh, that will do. Ash is a machine, of sorts, all right. But just like the humans, he got the word when it was released by a computer named "Mother." And Mother coughed up the info only when the alien lifeform was discovered. One of these days I hope to rediscover the number of that Special Order. cscu, its yours. Link to post Share on other sites
scsu1975 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 OK. In his last film appearance, this comedian portrayed Sir Isaac Newton. Who was he? Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Harpo Marx in The Story Of Mankind (1957) ? Link to post Share on other sites
scsu1975 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Correct! Your move. Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Here goes; Identify the source of the sentiment, "Keep passing the open windows," and tell what it means in it's origional context. Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 The Hotel New Hampshire The original source would be Irving's novel. Is that what you're looking for? By passing an open window, it means you are hanging in and not giving up. Not passing the window, i.e., jumping out, would be committing suicide. Link to post Share on other sites
cmvgor Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Spot on. The 'don't give up" slogan is what I was looking for; Mention of the novel is extra icing. Yours, Sir. Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 I've starred in two movies based on the novels of E.M. Forster, I've starred in two movies based on William Shakespeare and I have starred in a movie featuring one of the most famous monsters of all times (one movie in this category is enough haha). Who am I? Link to post Share on other sites
sandykaypax Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Helena Bonham Carter? Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 >Helena Bonham Carter? ... is correct. Your turn for a question. Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 The evanescent Sandykaypax is nowhere to be found ... in whose absence we must press on .. To wit: Susan Hayward and Lee Remick have what in common with respect to a major role(s) they played. Link to post Share on other sites
rainingviolets21 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Lee Remick did a re-make of a Bette Davis film THE LETTER Susan Hayward did a re-make of a Bette Davis film DARK VICTORY-- STOLEN HOURS is that it ? . Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 *rainingviolets* : No, that's not it ... but very clever of you nonetheless. The answer I'm looking for is not as difficult as what you came up with, IMO. Please try again. Message was edited by: laffite Link to post Share on other sites
rainingviolets21 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 They both [played alchoholics]? Susan in I'LL CRY TOMORROW and Lee in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES??? Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Oh, Rainingviolets, that smiley exudes a certain confidence ... a confidence very well founded indeed because ... you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! We now wait with all breathlessness as you prepare to entertain us with a question of your own. laffite Message was edited by: laffite Link to post Share on other sites
tkay1023 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 What movie does Susan Hayward and Hedy Lamar have in common and why? Bettie Link to post Share on other sites
rainingviolets21 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Bettie, I'm a big fan, let me see, is it the fact that Susan played Bathsheba and Hedy played Delilah ? . Link to post Share on other sites
laffite Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 What movie does Susan Hayward and Hedy Lamar have in common and why? Hi Bettie I see your new to the Board, so let me explain. We have only one question at a time. If you'll scroll down you will see that Rainingviolets has just answered a question correctly and now it is her turn to ask the question. This process is slow than but at least it is more orderly. We try to maintain it. But thank you for contributing! May I suggest that you wait for Rainingviolets question so you, as well as the rest of us, can take a stab at it. The first right answer gets to ask the next question. Thanks Bettie Laffite Message was edited by: laffite Link to post Share on other sites
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