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post #301 of 1329
11/19/12 at 12:34pm
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Rio Grande

Ok, but we need a rotation system after the trap is sprung. Like being in the penalty box.

-Bill
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post #302 of 1329
11/20/12 at 7:15am
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Name that movie:



-Bill
Ah, Cutter's Way?
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post #303 of 1329
11/20/12 at 7:18am
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Name that movie:



-Bill
Ah, Cutter's Way?

Amazing!

Review here: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1259578/review-films-of-the-1980s-here/120#post_22606491

-Bill
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post #304 of 1329
11/20/12 at 8:53am
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Amazing!

Review here: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1259578/review-films-of-the-1980s-here/120#post_22606491

-Bill
Yes, my film identification powers are so astounding that awarding me a point in this case would be de trop.




But, for a moment there, I did wonder if you were messing with our heads.

Again.wink.gif
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post #305 of 1329
11/20/12 at 10:36am
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But, for a moment there, I did wonder if you were messing with our heads.

The old double-bluff. Sometimes the lack of trickery is another form of cruel deception.

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Name that movie:



Answer:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Hysteria

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 11/21/12 at 8:48am
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post #306 of 1329
11/20/12 at 2:42pm
Name that movie:


Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Ruggles of Red Gap

Edited by RUR - 11/21/12 at 10:59am
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post #307 of 1329
11/21/12 at 8:39am
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Name that movie:

-Bill

Hysteria.
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post #308 of 1329
11/21/12 at 8:48am
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Name that movie:

-Bill

Hysteria.

Correct! Victorian romantic comedy about the invention of the Girl's Best Friend, recently on Blu-ray.

-Bill
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post #309 of 1329
11/21/12 at 10:29am
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Name that movie:

Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)

I probably saw it growing up on black and white TV but honestly don't remember anything other than Charlie Ruggles' face which lead me to the movie title.

- G
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post #310 of 1329
11/21/12 at 10:59am
That is correct!

Ironically, the ubiquitous Charlie is not the titular Ruggles, a displaced english manservant played by Charles Laughton.
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post #311 of 1329
11/23/12 at 10:10am
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Name that movie:



Answer:
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Sphere

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 11/25/12 at 12:17pm
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post #312 of 1329
11/23/12 at 7:52pm
I have a strong guess but with an assist from Google, but not the reverse image lookup. I will pm Bill to see if it is within the rules.
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post #313 of 1329
11/23/12 at 8:20pm
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My ruling: If no one has recognized the image by 24 hours from now, you get it.

* * *

The rules are flexible and ill-defined, something like Calvinball.

Someone who recognizes an image deserves the point more than someone who researches it, and that person has earned it more than someone who has a direct lookup technique.

But, if no one recognizes it within some reasonable period of time, then research becomes justifiable.

I propose:

(1) Whoever posts a challenge can state whatever rules they want.
(2) Obeying the rules is on the honor system. This is the one place in the universe where I know it will work.
(3) The general rules for my challenges are:
  • Direct lookups are always banned (example: Google's reverse image search)
  • Within the first 48 hours, no researched submissions. Only actual recognition or guesses.
  • Guessing is allowed anytime, but if wrong, you are in the penalty box for that challenge for 24 hours.
  • After 48 hours, research is allowed.

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 11/24/12 at 7:25am
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post #314 of 1329
11/24/12 at 7:19am
Those rules look eminently fair to me, Bill. Might be prudent to define "direct lookup" for folks, though.
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post #315 of 1329
11/24/12 at 7:28am
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Ok, I amended the original to say:

Direct lookups are always banned (example: Google's reverse image search)

I'm also treating any wrong answer as a "guess", even if the player didn't think they were guessing.

-Bill
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post #316 of 1329
11/24/12 at 8:10am
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Originally Posted by wmcclain View Post

Name that movie:

-Bill

I watched this movie on Blu-ray a few months ago - Sphere (1998).



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_%28film%29
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post #317 of 1329
11/24/12 at 8:18am
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Correct! No one's favorite underwater SF film.

-Bill
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post #318 of 1329
11/24/12 at 8:23am
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Originally Posted by wmcclain View Post

My ruling: If no one has recognized the image by 24 hours from now, you get it.
* * *
The rules are flexible and ill-defined, something like Calvinball.
Someone who recognizes an image deserves the point more than someone who researches it, and that person has earned it more than someone who has a direct lookup technique.
But, if no one recognizes it within some reasonable period of time, then research becomes justifiable.
I propose:
(1) Whoever posts a challenge can state whatever rules they want.
(2) Obeying the rules is on the honor system. This is the one place in the universe where I know it will work.
(3) The general rules for my challenges are:
  • Direct lookups are always banned (example: Google's reverse image search)
  • Within the first 48 hours, no researched submissions. Only actual recognition or guesses.
  • Guessing is allowed anytime, but if wrong, you are in the penalty box for that challenge for 24 hours.
  • After 48 hours, research is allowed.
-Bill

Wow, you've really structured this thread but I don't have a problem with any of the new rules. I'm assuming comments (humorous or otherwise) are not counted as guesses.
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post #319 of 1329
11/24/12 at 10:44am
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Wow, you've really structured this thread but I don't have a problem with any of the new rules. I'm assuming comments (humorous or otherwise) are not counted as guesses.

It would add too much structure to rule on that. The reasonable man will know.

* * *

Name that movie:



Answer:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Enchanted April

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 12/1/12 at 9:23am
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post #320 of 1329
11/25/12 at 11:37am
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Name that movie:



Answer:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Nicole Kidman in "The Peacemaker".

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 11/25/12 at 12:09pm
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post #321 of 1329
11/25/12 at 11:56am
The Peacemaker
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post #322 of 1329
11/25/12 at 12:07pm
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The Peacemaker

True.

-Bill
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post #323 of 1329
11/25/12 at 12:10pm
I do prefer Nicole Kidman with her beautiful natural red hair, but an OK movie with George Clooney.
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post #324 of 1329
11/25/12 at 3:24pm
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I do prefer Nicole Kidman with her beautiful natural red hair

And her beautiful natural lips.... but that's a long gone era now. wink.gif
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post #325 of 1329
11/26/12 at 11:04am
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Originally Posted by wmcclain View Post

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Originally Posted by Mr.G View Post

Wow, you've really structured this thread but I don't have a problem with any of the new rules. I'm assuming comments (humorous or otherwise) are not counted as guesses.

It would add too much structure to rule on that. The reasonable man will know.

* * *

Name that movie:



-Bill

The timer has expired on this one. Research is now allowed. Anyone who recognizes the actress should get this.

-Bill
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post #326 of 1329
11/26/12 at 11:05am
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Name that film:



Answer:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Home for the Holidays

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 11/27/12 at 7:41am
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post #327 of 1329
11/26/12 at 10:48pm
Name that movie:


Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Scooby Doo The Mystery Begins

Edited by dledmo - 11/29/12 at 10:09pm
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post #328 of 1329
11/27/12 at 7:36am
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Name that film:

-Bill

Home for the Holidays (1995)



Always watch on or before Thanksgiving. A family favorite.
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post #329 of 1329
11/27/12 at 7:40am
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Home for the Holidays (1995)

Correct. Directed by Jodie Foster.

-Bill
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post #330 of 1329
11/27/12 at 11:03am
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Originally Posted by wmcclain View Post

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Originally Posted by Mr.G View Post

Wow, you've really structured this thread but I don't have a problem with any of the new rules. I'm assuming comments (humorous or otherwise) are not counted as guesses.

It would add too much structure to rule on that. The reasonable man will know.

* * *

Name that movie:



-Bill

The timer has expired on this one. Research is now allowed. Anyone who recognizes the actress should get this.

-Bill

Still available. The next challenge is a clue.

* * *

Name that film:



Answer:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Polly Walker in "Patriot Games"

-Bill
Edited by wmcclain - 12/1/12 at 7:43pm
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