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1.) Is given instructions on how to whistle.
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Poorly describe movies and guess what they are
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This discussion revolves around the creative and humorous exercise of poorly describing movies and challenging others to guess their titles. Participants provide vague yet intriguing descriptions, such as "Man erases memory of his ex" for "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Big fricken shark eats people" for "Jaws." The conversation highlights a variety of films, including "Schindler's List," "The Matrix," and "Jurassic Park," showcasing the participants' knowledge of cinema while engaging in a fun guessing game.
PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with popular films from various genres.
- Understanding of basic film plot structures and character archetypes.
- Knowledge of notable directors and their signature styles.
- Ability to recognize cultural references in cinema.
- Research the filmography of Steven Spielberg, focusing on "Schindler's List" and "E.T."
- Explore the themes and motifs in Quentin Tarantino's films, such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Inglourious Basterds."
- Analyze the narrative techniques used in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
- Investigate the impact of "The Matrix" on science fiction cinema and its philosophical implications.
Film enthusiasts, trivia lovers, and anyone interested in exploring cinematic storytelling through creative descriptions will benefit from this discussion.
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Correct! And he has a hot teacher.TurtleMeister said:
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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SpringCreek said:
Yes, gold dust!
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Bogart.
Further clues
2.) Loses his arm (Obscure Bogart film. He plays a trucker.)
3.) Has a lust for fruit. (And a stain on his character.)
5.) Describes a girl as having tried to sit on his lap while he was standing up. (This film was big)
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2.) Loses his arm (Obscure Bogart film. He plays a trucker.)
3.) Has a lust for fruit. (And a stain on his character.)
5.) Describes a girl as having tried to sit on his lap while he was standing up. (This film was big)
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zoobyshoe said:
They Drive By Night
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TurtleMeister said:
Yes!
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A movie about a stone that is carried to America by the wrong person and given to a dead man.
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Jimmy Snyder said:
Titanic?
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That's what I had in mind.TurtleMeister said:
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1) During WW2 an American army captain is killed by the same German POW he had prviously set free.
2) He likes to trim hedges.
3) Occam's razor
2) He likes to trim hedges.
3) Occam's razor
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I'm thinkin' Edward Scissorhands.TurtleMeister said:
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Saving Private Ryan
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Correct.zoobyshoe said:
Correct.SpringCreek said:
Another clue for #3:
3) Occam's razor, Arecibo
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The idea of this trilogy is not to obtain the Mcguffin, but to destroy it.
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Jimmy Snyder said:
Lord of the Rings?
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Yes.Math Is Hard said:
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1. Farm boy saves sister from father.
2. Caretaker steals forest.
3. The Tempest in space.
4. Good movie about bad movies.
5. Boat trip down a river ends in a bang.
6. Meatloaf for dinner?
2. Caretaker steals forest.
3. The Tempest in space.
4. Good movie about bad movies.
5. Boat trip down a river ends in a bang.
6. Meatloaf for dinner?
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6. Rocky Horror
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That movie scene is one of the funniest ever made.DaveC426913 said:
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Janus said:
1. Star Wars? *stretch*
2. Dunno
3. Dunno
4. Ed Wood
5. Deliverance
6. Rocky Horror Picture Show
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uozGujfdS0Jimmy Snyder said:
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TurtleMeister said:
Contact?
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DavidSnider said:
Of course! Good one!
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Correct! for 3) Occam's razor, AreciboDavidSnider said:
Janus said:
The African Queen? Don't know is that's what you had in mind, since we've already had that one.
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1. Mathematician finds god, goes crazy
2. Addiction vignettes crescendo into harsh reality
3. Man helps little boy, discovers morbid truth about himself
4. The rat symbolizes obviousness
2. Addiction vignettes crescendo into harsh reality
3. Man helps little boy, discovers morbid truth about himself
4. The rat symbolizes obviousness
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1) Sunshine's bright in the city of lights
2)It's wonderful to be making a fondue again.
2)It's wonderful to be making a fondue again.
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DavidSnider said:
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2. Leaving Las Vegas (?)
3. Sixth Sense
4. Umm...Ben
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OK, 1 and 2 apply to a lot of movies I guess. Another hint: 1 and 2 have the same director.
3. Sixth Sense - Correct
4. Not ben, more recent, more violent
3. Sixth Sense - Correct
4. Not ben, more recent, more violent
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DaveC426913 said:
Correct.