review alluded: “What’s with all
the praise for Russell Crowe’s performance?
The man just seems to
shuffle about, clutching his briefcase
and wearing a grungy hat and
somehow that seems to qualify as
fine acting.”
One of the more perplexing
puzzles concerned a trio of movie
posters, each with its respective
title removed, for which players
were asked to identify the films.
Even with the film’s stars listed or
prominently pictured, the third of
three seemed to give more than a
few teams pause to scratch their
collective heads.
The ultimate question measured
each Team’s strategical savvy as
well as its knowledge of filmdom;
a five-part brain-teaser for which
each was asked to bet from 0–5
points before the actual puzzle
was revealed. After the wagers were
in, the titles of five Oscar-winning
Champions from Team 15, Cheryl
and Carl Fass
songs—one key word omitted in
each—was projected onto the
screen. Teams had to correctly
fill in the blanks in all to collect
the points. One mistake and the
amount wagered would be deducted
from a Team’s score.
As the curtain closed and the
houselights came up, there was one
clear winner. The runner-up, however,
was still to be determined, as
two teams were locked in a tie for
second. A speed round would decide
the matter. One member of each of
the tied teams was selected to participate.
Rosalie Feifer stepped forward
to represent Team 1, while Shelly
Amster rose to contest for Team 11.
Michael delivered three questions
rapid-fire; the first contestant to
answer each would get the point
for that question. Shelly proved
victorious. With the runner-up finally
ascertained, the first place winner
was announced—Team 15!
Red carpet, seating, food service,
a trivia contest and awards presentation—
with a host to boot!—all in
a breathless, fun-filled two hours…
Would that the actual Academy
Awards could accomplish such
a feat!
ANSWERS
1Movie posters (l. to r.):
1.From Here To Eternity
2.One Flew Over the
Cuckoo’s Nest
3. Gentleman’s Agreement
2Song titles
1.Lullaby of Broadway
2.Swinging on a Star
3.Never on Sunday
4.I’ve Had the Time of My Life
5.Flashdance… What a
Feeling
2nd Place finishers, Team 11 (l. to r.) Harold Hershman, Sheldon Amster, Barbara Hershman, Ruth Amster,
Beatrice & Stephen Standel, Tobi & Toby Horowitz, JoBeth & Robert Greenbaum, (Missing: Boris and Judith
Girtz)
Team 12; (Standing, l. to r.) Rocco Ricciardi, Karen Black, Selma Black
& Cheryl Black; (seated) Sheila Ricciardi & Charlie Black
In 3rd place, Team 1; (l. to r.) Annmarie Mangra, Mildred Lomasky, Janet Kesten, Ann Harrington, Danielle
Rose and Cathy K
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