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Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Apr 29 08:16AM -0700

On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:06:16 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
 
 
> 1. In the original movie, Sven-Bertil Taube plays the role of the
> Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger. In the Hollywood remake,
> Christopher Plummer plays Vanger.
 
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
 
> remade in 1991; Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, and Martin Balsam,
> who all starred in the original version, had cameo roles in
> the remake.
 
"Cape Fear"
 
> Tarkovsky was considered Russia's answer to "2001: A Space
> Odyssey". A remake of the movie in 2002 starred George Clooney
> and Natascha McElhone.
 
"Solaris"
 
> made in 1973. One version starred Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins,
> and Ralph Richardson; the other starred Jane Fonda, Edward Fox,
> and Trevor Howard.
 
"A Doll's House"
 
> Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, and Jan Sterling. A more
> famous version, starring John Hurt and Richard Burton, was
> later released in the year the story actually takes place.
 
"1984"
 
> 6. Simon Wells directed this movie in 2002, based on a novel his
> great-grandfather wrote. In the original 1960 version of the
> movie, Yvette Mimieux played an eloi.
 
"The Time Machine"
 
> 7. Name the 1966 movie where Paul Scofield plays Sir Thomas More.
> In the 1988 remake, Charlton Heston plays More.
 
"A Man for All Seasons"
 
> In the 1976 version Jessica Lange played the love interest of
> the title character; in the 2005 version Naomi Watts played
> the corresponding role.
 
"King Kong"
 
> 9. In the 1953 version John Gielgud plays Cassius. In the 1970
> version he plays the title role and Richard Johnson plays
> Cassius.
 
"Julius Caesar"
 
> 1939, 1953, 1970, 1992, and 2011 -- respectively starring Merle
> Oberon, Irasema Dilian, Anna Calder Marshall, Juliette Binoche,
> and Kaya Scodelario as Catherine Linton.
 
"Wuthering Heights"
 
 
> For each photo on the flower handout
 
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/8-3/hort.jpg
 
> your task is to identify which common garden flower it is ...
 
Sorry, I can't help with this one.
 
--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com
tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Apr 29 03:55PM


> 1. In the original movie, Sven-Bertil Taube plays the role of the
> Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger. In the Hollywood remake,
> Christopher Plummer plays Vanger.
 
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
 
> remade in 1991; Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, and Martin Balsam,
> who all starred in the original version, had cameo roles in
> the remake.
 
Night of the Hunter
 
> Tarkovsky was considered Russia's answer to "2001: A Space
> Odyssey". A remake of the movie in 2002 starred George Clooney
> and Natascha McElhone.
 
Solaris
 
> made in 1973. One version starred Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins,
> and Ralph Richardson; the other starred Jane Fonda, Edward Fox,
> and Trevor Howard.
 
Hedda Gabler; A Doll's House
 
> Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, and Jan Sterling. A more
> famous version, starring John Hurt and Richard Burton, was
> later released in the year the story actually takes place.
 
1984
 
> 6. Simon Wells directed this movie in 2002, based on a novel his
> great-grandfather wrote. In the original 1960 version of the
> movie, Yvette Mimieux played an eloi.
 
The War of the Worlds
 
> 7. Name the 1966 movie where Paul Scofield plays Sir Thomas More.
> In the 1988 remake, Charlton Heston plays More.
 
A Man For All Seasons
 
> In the 1976 version Jessica Lange played the love interest of
> the title character; in the 2005 version Naomi Watts played
> the corresponding role.
 
King Kong
 
> 9. In the 1953 version John Gielgud plays Cassius. In the 1970
> version he plays the title role and Richard Johnson plays
> Cassius.
 
Caligula; Julius Caesar
 
> 1939, 1953, 1970, 1992, and 2011 -- respectively starring Merle
> Oberon, Irasema Dilian, Anna Calder Marshall, Juliette Binoche,
> and Kaya Scodelario as Catherine Linton.
 
Wuthering Heights
 
> * Game 8, Round 3 - Science - Floral Horticulture
 
> 1. Name it.
 
crocus
 
> 2. Name it.
 
peony
 
> 3. Name it.
 
delphinium; anemone
 
> 4. Name it.
 
forget-me-not
 
> 5. Name it.
 
lily of the valley
 
> 7. Name it.
 
clematis
 
> 9. Name it.
 
begonia; hibiscus
 
> 10. Name it.
 
chrysanthemum
 
> 11. Name it.
 
aster
 
> 12. Name it.
 
hibiscus; anemone
 
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum tool@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Pete Gayde <pete.gayde@gmail.com>: Apr 29 01:54PM -0500

Mark Brader wrote:
 
> 2. On Wednesday the World Health Organization advised people to
> limit their consumption of *what* to no more than 10% of their
> daily calorie intake?
 
Fat
 
> remade in 1991; Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, and Martin Balsam,
> who all starred in the original version, had cameo roles in
> the remake.
 
Cape Fear
 
> made in 1973. One version starred Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins,
> and Ralph Richardson; the other starred Jane Fonda, Edward Fox,
> and Trevor Howard.
 
The Cherry Orchard
 
> Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, and Jan Sterling. A more
> famous version, starring John Hurt and Richard Burton, was
> later released in the year the story actually takes place.
 
1984
 
 
> 6. Simon Wells directed this movie in 2002, based on a novel his
> great-grandfather wrote. In the original 1960 version of the
> movie, Yvette Mimieux played an eloi.
 
The Time Machine
 
 
> 7. Name the 1966 movie where Paul Scofield plays Sir Thomas More.
> In the 1988 remake, Charlton Heston plays More.
 
A Man for All Seasons
 
> In the 1976 version Jessica Lange played the love interest of
> the title character; in the 2005 version Naomi Watts played
> the corresponding role.
 
King Kong
 
 
> 9. In the 1953 version John Gielgud plays Cassius. In the 1970
> version he plays the title role and Richard Johnson plays
> Cassius.
 
Julius Caesar
 
> 1939, 1953, 1970, 1992, and 2011 -- respectively starring Merle
> Oberon, Irasema Dilian, Anna Calder Marshall, Juliette Binoche,
> and Kaya Scodelario as Catherine Linton.
 
Emma; Madame Bovary
 
> Their correct answers are also on the list. Answer the decoys if
> you like for fun, but for no points.
 
> 1. Name it.
 
Crocus
 
> 2. Name it.
 
Begonia
 
> 3. Name it.
 
Allium; Lobelia
 
> 4. Name it.
 
Nasturtium; Delphinium
 
> 5. Name it.
 
Forget-Me-Not; Nasturtium
 
> 6. (decoy)
> 7. Name it.
 
Foxglove
 
> 8. (decoy)
> 9. Name it.
 
Hydrangea
 
> 10. Name it.
 
Hibiscus
 
> 11. Name it.
 
Clematis
 
> 12. Name it.
 
Begonia
 
 
Pete Gayde
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