Brother Lomis entered the match with a record of 0-0. This was his first Movie Trivia Schmoedown match. He represented The Finstock Exchange.
Frankie “The Animal” Alvarez entered the match with a record of 0-0. This was his first Movie Trivia Schmoedown match. He represented The Usual Suspects.
First Round
Lomis missed one question, scoring seven out of a possible eight points. Alvarez missed three questions, scoring five out of a possible eight points. The missed questions were:
Category: Oscars
Which actress received Oscar nominations for her performances in the films The Fighter, The Master, and Vice?
Alvarez’s Answer: Melissa Leo
Correct Answer: Amy AdamsCategory: Horror/Thriller
Who directed the 2004 remake Dawn of the Dead?
Lomis’s Answer: Sam Raimi
Correct Answer: Zack Snyder
Category: Comedies
Which 1990s comedy starring Adam Sandler has the tagline, “He’s gonna party like it’s 1985”?
Alvarez’s Answer: Billy Madison
Correct Answer: The Wedding SingerCategory: Dramas
Terry Gilliam directed Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges in what 1991 drama?
Alvarez’s Answer: Patches
Correct Answer: The Fisher King
The score at the end of the first round was 7-5 to Lomis.
Second Round
Lomis spun first, got Akira Kurosawa, decided to spin again, and spun Christopher Nolan second. He went to multiple-choice once, answered four out of four questions correctly and earned seven out of a possible eight points.
Alvarez spun 1980s, decided to spin again, and landed on James Stewart. He went to multiple-choice twice, answered four out of four questions correctly, and earned six out of a possible eight points.
The score at the end of the second round was 14-11 to Lomis.
Third Round
Alvarez went first. His two-point question was in the category of Will Smith and he got it correct.
Will appears as Detective Del Spooner in what 2000s science fiction film?
Alvarez’s Answer: I Am Robot
Correct Answer: I Am Robot
The correct title of the film is I, Robot, but the answer I Am Robot was given as correct.
It was time for Alvarez’s three-point question. It was in the category of Action/Adventure and he got it incorrect.
What 80s action sequel is known for the line, “Diplomatic immunity”?
Alvarez’s Answer: No Answer
Correct Answer: Lethal Weapon 2
Then it was time for Alvarez’s five-point question. It was in the category of Comedy and he got it correct.
You can find the automotive company Callahan Auto, run by Brian Dennehy, in what 1995 comedy?
Alvarez’s Answer: Tommy Boy
Correct Answer: Tommy Boy
Then it was Lomis’s two-point question. It was in the category of Directors and he got it incorrect.
Who directed Tom Hanks in the 2000 film Castaway?
Lomis’s Answer: Ron Howard
Correct Answer: Robert Zemeckis
Lomis then had his three-point question in the category of Horror. He got it incorrect.
Who directed the horror film The Green Inferno?
Lomis’s Answer: Wes Craven
Correct Answer: Eli Roth
Lomis then had to hit his five-point question to win the match. It was in the category of Crime and he got it incorrect.
What famous actor played corrupt cop Hank Quinlan in 1958’s Touch of Evil?
Lomis’s Answer: Jimmy Cagney
Correct Answer: Orson Welles
The final score was 18-14 to Alvarez.
Other Details
Lomis answered 11 out of the 15 questions asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 73.33%. His record is now 0-1.
Alvarez answered 12 out of the 15 questions asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 80%. His record is now 1-0. The Usual Suspects earned 2 points and are still second in the faction standings with 8 points.
