“The Cobra” Chance Ellison entered the match with a singles record of 3-4. His career accuracy was 83.78%. He represented KOrruption.
Brendan “The Kid” Meyer entered the match with a singles record of 5-4. His career accuracy was 82.27%. He represented The Quirky Mercs.
First Round
Ellison missed two questions, scoring six out of a possible eight points. Meyer missed one question, scoring seven out of a possible eight points. The missed questions were:
Category: Movie Release Dates
In what year did Tom Hanks star in the following films: The Terminal, The Ladykillers, and The Polar Express?
Meyer’s Answer: 2003
Ellison’s Answer: 2006
Correct Answer: 2004
Category: Comedies
Which famous comedian stars as a man who goes on a spending spree in order to collect a big inheritance in the 1985 comedy Brewster’s Millions?
Ellison’s Answer: Chris Farley
Correct Answer: Richard Pryor
The score at the end of the first round was 7-6 to Meyer.
Second Round
Meyer deferred so Ellison spun first. He got Planet of the Apes and decided to keep it. He answered four out of four questions correctly and earned eight out of a possible eight points.
Meyer spun Spinner’s Choice and chose Oscars. He answered three out of four questions correctly and earned six out of a possible eight points.
Ellison was unable to steal Meyer’s missed question.
Few performers have ever been nominated for playing the same character twice. Who is the most recent actor to achieve this feat?
Meyer’s Answer: Cate Blanchett
Ellison’s Answer: No Answer
Correct Answer: Sylvester Stallone
The score at the end of the second round was 14-13 to Ellison.
Third Round
Meyer went first. His two-point question was in the category of Crime and he got it correct.
Who directed the 2018 film The Mule?
Meyer’s Answer: Clint Eastwood
Correct Answer: Clint Eastwood
It was time for Ellison’s two-point question. It was in the category of Comedy and he got it correct.
Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann star in what 2012 Judd Apatow comedy?
Ellison’s Answer: This is 40
Correct Answer: This is 40
Then it was time for Meyer’s three-point question. It was in the category of 1980s and he got it incorrect.
How many Rocky movies were released in the 80s?
Meyer’s Answer: 3
Correct Answer: 2
Meyer had to then hit five-point question to stay in the game. It was in the category of Tom Cruise and he got it correct.
In the film Austin Powers in Goldmember, who plays the role of Dixie Normous opposite Tom Cruise?
Meyer’s Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow
Correct Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow
Ellison then had his three-point question in the category of Directors. He got it correct.
Who wrote and directed both Midnight Special and Loving in 2016?
Ellison’s Answer: Jeff Nichols
Correct Answer: Jeff Nichols
Ellison then had to hit his five-point question to win the match. It was in the category of Brad Pitt and he got it correct.
In Interview with a Vampire, who plays Armand, the supposedly oldest vampire in the world who asks Louis to join his coven, the Theatre de Vampires?
Ellison’s Answer: Antonio Banderas
Correct Answer: Antonio Banderas
The final score was 24-20 to Ellison.
Other Details
Meyer answered 12 out of the 15 questions asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 80.00%. His record is now 5-5.
Including steal opportunities, Ellison answered 13 out of the 16 questions asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 81.25%. His record is now 4-4. KOrruption earned 2 points and is fourth in the faction standings with 4 points.
