Danger Zone is made up of Ben “The Boss” Bateman and “Dangerous” Dan Murrell. They entered the match with a record of 3-1. They represented The Dungeon.
Lightning Time is made up of “Big Time” Ethan Erwin and “Lightning” Liz Shannon Miller. They entered the match with a record of 2-1. They represented The Usual Suspects.
First Round
Bateman missed three questions. Murrell missed two questions. Danger Zone earned eleven of a possible sixteen points.
Erwin missed one question. Miller missed three questions. Lightning Time earned twelve of a possible sixteen points.
The missed questions were:
Category: New Releases
Which actor stars as an elite Navy Seal named John Kelly in the 2021 Tom Clancy adaptation Without Remorse?
Murrell’s Answer: Gerard Butler
Correct Answer: Michael B. JordanCategory: Family Films
In which family film does Jim Carrey star opposite Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury, and Clark Gregg?
Erwin’s Answer: How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Miller’s Answer: Liar Liar
Bateman’s Answer: Didn’t have it
Correct Answer: Mr. Popper’s PenguinsCategory: Directors
Who directed 1982’s Creepshow, inspired by the macabre tales of E.C. Comics?
Miller’s Answer: Wes Craven
Bateman’s Answer: Didn’t have it
Correct Answer: George A. RomeroCategory: Famous Actors and Actresses
Which Oscar-winning actor appeared in the films The Legend of Tarzan, The Zero Theorem, and Downsizing?
Bateman’s Answer: Matt Damon
Miller’s Answer: Willem Dafoe
Murrell’s Answer: Chris Cooper
Correct Answer: Christoph Waltz
The score at the end of the first round was 12-11 to Lightning Time.
Second Round
Lightning Time deferred to Danger Zone went first. They spun Lucasfilm and kept it. They went to multiple-choice once, answered six out of six questions correctly, and earned eleven out of a possible twelve points.
Lightning Time spun Sean Connery, decided to spin again, and got Opponent’s Choice. Danger Zone gave them Sean Connery. They went to multiple-choice once, answered five out of six questions correctly, and earned ten out of a possible twelve points.
Danger Zone was able to steal Lightning Time’s miss for one point.
The missed question was:
Who directed Sean Connery in the films The Hill, The Anderson Tapes, and Family Business?
Multiple Choice: a) Sidney Lumet b) John Guilerman c) Alan J. Pakula d) Robert Towne
Lightning Time’s Answer: c) Alan J. Pakula
Danger Zone’s Answer: a) Sidney Lumet
Correct Answer: a) Sidney Lumet
The score at the end of the second round was 23-22 to Danger Zone.
Third Round
Lightning Time’s two-point question was in the category of Romantic Comedies and Miller got it correct.
Meg Ryan plays Kathleen Kelly, owner of a local bookstore, in what 1990s rom-com from director Nora Ephron?
Miller’s Answer: You’ve Got Mail
Correct Answer: You’ve Got Mail
Danger Zone’s two-point question was in the category of Romance and Bateman got it correct.
Which actress starred in the romantic dramas Hope Floats and The Lake House?
Bateman’s Answer: Sandra Bullock
Correct Answer: Sandra Bullock
Lightning Time’s three-point question was in the category of Crime and Erwin got it correct.
Which famous actor stars as Martin Bishop, a security expert who is forced to lead his team on a dangerous job, in the 1992 film Sneakers?
Erwin’s Answer: Robert Redford
Correct Answer: Robert Redford
Danger Zone’s three-point question was in the category of Action/Adventure and Murrell got it correct.
Bruce Willis plays the character Mr. Church in what action franchise?
Murrell’s Answer: The Expendables
Correct Answer: The Expendables
Lightning Time’s five-point question was in the category of Modern Classics and they got it correct.
Which 1986 comedy features supporting performances from Cindy Pickett, Edie McClurg, and Ben Stein?
Lightning Time’s Answer: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Correct Answer: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Danger Zone’s five-point question was in the category of Tom Hanks and they got it incorrect.
You’ll find the characters of Lt. Mark Rumsfield and Art Weingartner in what 1980s Tom Hanks comedy?
Danger Zone’s Answer: Volunteers
Correct Answer: The Burbs
The final score was 32-28 to Lightning Time.
Other Details
Including steal opportunities, Danger Zone answered 20 out of the 26 questions asked to them correctly for an accuracy of 76.92%. Their record is now 3-2.
Lightning Time answered 20 out of the 25 questions asked to them correctly for an accuracy of 80%. Their record is now 3-1.
