“Downtown” Griffin Newman entered the match with a singles record of 7-0. He represented The Finstock Exchange.
The Barbarian entered the match with a singles record of 6-2. He represented The Finstock Exchange.
First Round
Newman missed one question, scoring seven out of a possible eight points. The Barbarian had a perfect round but missed the bonus question, scoring eight out of a possible nine points. The missed questions were:
Category: Thrillers
Who stars as production line manager Tom Sanders opposite Demi Moore in the 1994 Barry Levinson-directed thriller Disclosure?
Newman’s Answer: Robert Redford
Correct Answer: Michael DouglasCategory: Bonus
Which actor appears in the sequels Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Big Momma’s House 2?
The Barbarian’s Answer: Jason Lee
Correct Answer: Zachary Levi
The score at the end of the first round was 8-7 to The Barbarian.
Second Round
The Barbarian chose to go first. He spun Lucasfilm, decided to spin again, and got 2010s. He went to multiple-choice twice, answered three out of four questions correctly, and earned five out of a possible eight points.
Newman was able to steal The Barbarian’s miss for one point.
The missed question was:
What actress stars as the character Olivia in the horror film Truth or Dare?
Multiple Choice: a) Taissa Farmiga b) Lucy Hale c) Joey King d) Chloe Grace Moretz
The Barbarian’s Answer: c) Joey King
Newman’s Answer: b) Lucy Hale
Correct Answer: b) Lucy Hale
Newman spun Hitchcock, spun again, and got Eddie Murphy. He went to multiple-choice once, answered two out of four questions correctly, and earned four out of a possible eight points.
The Barbarian stole one of Newman’s misses for two points.
The missed questions were:
In what animated film does Eddie Murphy say “You know, not everybody likes ontions. CAKE! Everybody loves cake! Cakes have layers!”?
Newman’s Answer: Shrek Forever After
The Barbarian’s Answer: Shrek
Correct Answer: Shrek
Which Eddie Murphy comedy features supporting characters named Penelope Witherspoon and Clarence Beeks?
Multiple Choice: a) Beverly Hills Cop b) Trading Places c) Boomerang d) The Nutty Professor
Newman’s Answer: c) Boomerang
The Barbarian’s Answer: d) The Nutty Professor
Correct Answer: b) Trading Places
The score at the end of the second round was 15-12 to The Barbarian.
Third Round
The Barbarian spun Alfred Hitchcock. He bet three points and was correct.
Newman bet one point and was correct.
In which decade did Hitchcock only direct two films?
Newman’s Answer: 1970s
The Barbarian’s Answer: 1970s
Correct Answer: 1970s
The score at the end of the third round was 18-13 to The Barbarian.
Fourth Round
The Barbarian went first. He answered three questions correctly, two questions incorrectly, and passed on five questions, earning a total of one point.
Newman answered eight questions correctly, one question incorrectly, and passed on one question, earning a total of seven points.
The score at the end of the fourth round was 20-19 to Newman.
Fifth Round
The Barbarian’s two-point question was in the category of New Releases and he got it correct.
Who plays the lead role of a man who goes by the name “H” in the 2021 crime film Wrath of Man?
The Barbarian’s Answer: Jason Statham
Correct Answer: Jason Statham
Newman’s two-point question was in the category of Westerns and he got it correct.
Lawrence Kasdan directed this 1985 western film starring Scott Glenn as Emmett, who assembles a group of misfit cowboys including Kevin Kline and Danny Glover.
Newman’s Answer: Silverado
Correct Answer: Silverado
The Barbarian’s three-point question was in the category of Black Cinema and he got it correct.
Robert Duvall plays Lt. Franke Grimes alongside Denzel Washington in what 2002 film?
The Barbarian’s Answer: John Q
Correct Answer: John Q
Newman’s three-point question was in the category of Musicals and he got it correct.
A girl group consisting of the characters Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon sing the title song in what 1980s musician from director Frank Oz?
Newman’s Answer: Little Shop of Horrors
Correct Answer: Little Shop of Horrors
The Barbarian’s five-point question was in the category of Family Films and he got it
Which Oscar-winning actress plays the Central Park “Pigeon Lady” who Kevin befriends in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
The Barbarian’s Answer: Geraldine Page
Correct Answer: Brenda Fricker
The final score was 25-24 to Newman.
Other Details
Having passed on five questions and including steal opportunities, The Barbarian answered 18 of the 24 he gave an answer to for an accuracy of 75%. His record is now 6-3.
Having passed on one question and including steal opportunities, Newman answered 21 of the 23 questions he gave an answer to for an accuracy of 91.30%. His record is now 7-0. He is the new number one contender and will play Marisol McKee at the Schmoedown Spectacular VI for the championship.
