Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Z is for Zygoma


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Django Unchained (2012)




Zygoma refers to the zygomatic bone, also known as the cheek bone in the human skull. Leonardo DiCaprio expounds upon the intricacies of "Ol' Ben's" skull at a dinner party.

What do you do for a headache?

Monday, April 29, 2013

Y is for Yellow Pages


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What Women Want (2000)



Mark Feuerstein thinks Mel Gibson is losing it when Mel, in desperation, searches through the Yellow Pages for an exorcist.

What would be a good slogan for an exorcist advertisement?

Saturday, April 27, 2013

X is for X-ray



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The Fugitive (1993)



Harrison Ford disguises himself as a hospital janitor in his search for the one-armed man. Pursued by the tenacious Tommy Lee Jones, Harrison takes the time to save a boy's life by looking at his chest x-ray and sending him to the surgical unit. Thank you, doctor!

Can you share a story about human kindness?

Friday, April 26, 2013

W is for Whip



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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)



Harrison Ford displays his skill with the bull whip. Weapon of choice for the archeological adventurer. Perhaps it inspired Devo's hit song "Whip It." Perhaps not.

Any Devo fans out there?

Thursday, April 25, 2013

V is for Violin



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The Red Violin (1998)




Christoph Koncz plays the red violin at an 18th century monastery in Austria. Surprise ending reveals why it's called the "red" violin. 

Do you play an instrument?

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

U is for Urn



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The Big Lebowski (1998)




John Goodman and Jeff Bridges scatter Donny's ashes on the shore. Unfortunately, the wind was blowing in the wrong direction. You might say this was Donny's revenge.

What's your favorite brand of coffee?

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

T is for Turtle


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Rocky (1976)




Sylvester Stallone with his pet turtles Cuff and Link. He also has a goldfish named Moby Dick. Later on Adrian gives him a Bull Mastiff he names Butkus. Looks like Rocky is a real animal lover.

Do you have pets?

Monday, April 22, 2013

S is for Scrabble



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Rosemary's Baby (1968)




Mia Farrow finds out that her neighbors are all witches. But that's nothing compared to her realization that her baby is half human, half Satan!

What's your favorite board game?

Saturday, April 20, 2013

R is for Rock Hammer



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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)



Rock hound Tim Robbins asks Morgan Freeman to get him a rock hammer to carve rocks. Who would have thought that years later, Tim would have managed to use it to tunnel his way out of Shawshank?

What's your favorite prison break movie?

Friday, April 19, 2013

Q is for Quill



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Kate & Leopold (2001)



Hugh Jackman writes a romantic love note to Meg Ryan using a quill pen. And why not? He's a handsome Duke from the 19th century. Write on, Leopold!

What's your favorite time travel story?