The Barbarian entered the match with a singles record of 5-2. His career accuracy was 91.51%. He represented The Finstock Exchange.
Jeannine the Machine entered the match with a singles record of 8-7. Her career accuracy was 71.73%. She represented The Stars.
First Round
The Barbarian missed three questions, scoring five out of a possible eight points. Jeannine missed six questions, scoring two out of a possible eight points. The missed questions were:
Category: 2000s
Sandra Bullock stars as a newspaper columnist obliged to enter rehabilitation for alcoholism in this 2000s film that also features performances from Viggo Mortensen and Elizabeth Perkins?
The Barbarian’s Answer: 28 Weeks
Correct Answer: 28 DaysCategory: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
What 2017 sci-fi film features supporting performances from Mackenzie Davis, Robin Wright, and David Dastmalchian?
Jeannine’s Answer: Life
Correct Answer: Blade Runner 2049Category: Famous Actors & Actresses
What famous actor features in the following three films: Be Cool, Fighting with my Family, and Dragged Across Concrete?
Jeannine’s Answer: Dwayne Johnson
Correct Answer: Vince VaughanCategory: Horror/Thriller
Which 1986 slasher sequel did Anthony Perkins both star in and direct?
Jeannine’s Answer: Psycho 2
The Barbarian’s Answer: Psycho 4
Correct Answer: Psycho 3Category: Comedies
Which actress appeared in the following comedies: The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Cable Guy, and George of the Jungle?
Jeannine’s Answer: Didn’t have it
Correct Answer: Leslie MannRomantic Comedies
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers provided the music for this 1996 rom-com which was written by, directed by, and starred Edward Burns alongside Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz?
Jeannine’s Answer: Beautiful Girls
The Barbarian’s Answer: One True Thing
Correct Answer: She’s The OneCategory: Black Cinema
How many films were theatrically released in the popular House Party franchise?
Jeannine’s Answer: 2
Correct Answer: 3
The score at the end of the first round was 5-2 to The Barbarian.
Second Round
The Barbarian chose to go first. The Barbarian spun Scores & Soundtracks, decided to spin again, and got 2010s. He went to multiple-choice three times, answered three out of four questions correctly, and earned four out of a possible eight points.
Jeannine was unable to steal The Barbarian’s miss.
The missed question was:
Who directed the 2010 film Never Let Me Go?
Multiple Choice: a) Andrew Dominik b) Mark Romanek c) James Gray d) Joe Wright
The Barbarian’s Answer: d) Joe Wright
Jeannine’s Answer: a) Andrew Dominik
Correct Answer: b) Mark Romanek
Jeannine spun Crime, decided to spin again, and got Spinner’s Choice. She chose Tyler Perry. She went to multiple-choice once, answered four of four questions correctly, and earned seven out of a possible eight points.
The score at the end of the second round was 9-9.
Third Round
The Barbarian’s two-point question was in the category of Biopics and he got it correct.
Cynthia Erivo received an Oscar nomination for playing a famous freedom fighter during the US Civil War in what 2019 biopic?
The Barbarian’s Answer: Harriet
Correct Answer: Harriet
Jeannine’s two-point question was in the category of 1990s and she got it correct.
Who plays Melvin Udall, a bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, in the film As Good As It Gets?
Jeannine’s Answer: Jack Nicholson
Correct Answer: Jack Nicholson
The Barbarian’s three-point question was in the category of Family Films and he got it correct.
What family movie franchise has entries titled Dog Days and Rodrick Rules?
The Barbarian’s Answer: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Correct Answer: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeannine’s three-point question was in the category of 1980s and she got it incorrect.
Who starred in, produced, and directed the 1986 war film Heartbreak Ridge?
Jeannine’s Answer: Didn’t have it
Correct Answer: Clint Eastwood
Jeannine’s five-point question was in the category of 1970s and she got it incorrect.
You’ll find the characters of Noah Cross, Lieutenant Lou Escobar, and Hollis Mulwray in what 1970s crime film?
Jeannine’s Answer: Assault on Precinct 13
Correct Answer: Chinatown
The final score was 14-11 to the Barbarian.
Other Details
Including steal opportunities, Jeannine answered 7 of the 16 questions asked to her correctly for an accuracy of 43.75%. Her record is now 8-8.
The Barbarian answered 10 of the 14 asked to him correctly for an accuracy of 71.43%. His record is now 6-2. He advanced to the final of the singles tournament.
