I Ask, U Answer - and then U Ask...

[ScottUK]

This was a great thread and awesome time-killer on E-Budo some time ago. However, as E-Budo got visited less and less by nutcases, the thread eventually died after about 270 pages!

So, I ask a question and the first person to get it right asks a new question. Simple! All of the answers should be discoverable on the internet - but not too easy so anyone can Google for the answer instantly. The question can be a simple one-liner question or a complex multi-answered one. Your choice.

Whoever gets to ask a new question - please number it so we can see how many questions we have achieved.

You up for it? Then we'll begin...

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Q1

For my first question, Wiki can give you all the answers...

I'm looking for the name of a film.

If you start with England's most famous highwayman and discover where he is buried, you will find the name of a beautiful walled city which was founded by people from another European country. If you travel 60 miles south from that country you discover my favourite Island (after GB and Japan of course). Actually I lied - it is an archipelago. The third-biggest of these islands (and it sits between the two main islands) is a popular location for film shoots.

Can you give me the name of the film that was filmed there that co-starred a chap named Brendan?

[dwez]

Dick Turpin, brought to justice in York where I believe he was buried [I remember visiting his cell at least], founded by the Romans as Eboracum. Malta is south of Italy, it's 3rd largest [or the smallest] island is Comino where Brendan Gleeson played Menelaus in the film Troy.

Am I right? I did use the internet to help and confirmation. That school trip to York helped but I was thinking it was founded by the vikings what with the Jorvik viking centre and all, I guess my history is a bit screwed. And the old folks have a time share in Malta and keep going on about the Popeye set etc. so I wasn't totally PC reliant.

[ScottUK]

Rock and roll! That was quick! Your go. Doesn't need to be in the same vein as my question just as long as it has a bit of a challenge.

[Neil Gendzwill]

England's most famous highwayman is Robin Hood, as far as I'm concerned. His supposed burial spot is a matter of dispute.

[ScottUK]

The term 'highwayman' will always be connected with Dick Turpin more than Robin Hood.

Robin Hood will always be our most misunderstood hero thief.

Besides it was my question and it has been answered! ;)

[Mike Molloy]

I got as far as Comino without the interweb, but I had a nasty feeling it was going to be one of those sh1te "Mummy" films featuring Brendan Fraser...
Happy to be proved wrong!

[ScottUK]

As an aside (while we wait for Dwez's question) - Comino has got to be the most beautiful place in Europe for diving. Beware the virtually resident barracudas though!

[satsumaruma]

Dick Turpin, brought to justice in York where I believe he was buried [I remember visiting his cell at least], founded by the Romans as Eboracum. Malta is south of Italy, it's 3rd largest [or the smallest] island is Comino where Brendan Gleeson played Menelaus in the film Troy.

Am I right? I did use the internet to help and confirmation. That school trip to York helped but I was thinking it was founded by the vikings what with the Jorvik viking centre and all, I guess my history is a bit screwed. And the old folks have a time share in Malta and keep going on about the Popeye set etc. so I wasn't totally PC reliant.

York was indeed called Eboracum but it was not founded by the Romans. they simply moved into an existing Celt settlement and put a wall around it. It means place of the Boar and was successively so named by the Angles (Eoferwic) then the Danes -not Vikings (no such race, more an activity) as Jorvik into Iork which later became simply York. people have lived on the site where York now sits for more than 2000 years so well pre-dates the Danes.


England's most famous highwayman is Robin Hood, as far as I'm concerned. His supposed burial spot is a matter of dispute.

Sorry Neil, this is not possible. 'Highways' as such did not come into being until well after the legend of Robin Hood. Although, that legend - if you beleive every tale about him - would mean a person who lived for about 400 years. So it is fairly circumspect. Robyn, Robin, Robyne, Loxley, Lochleigh, Hoode, De Hoode and many more have all been 'names' associated with this legend. Not sure we will ever get to know the truth about this.

But Turpin is not buried in York. He was hanged there, well outside it actually at the Knavesmire (this is now part of York but was outside the city boundary at the time), but it is unclear what became of his body after it was 'toured' round the kingdom. His Horse, Black Bess is buried in Peasholme in York - of interest is that I once got so pissed I vomited on the railings which surround the site...sigh happy days!!!!

[ScottUK]

But Turpin is not buried in YorkSt George's Church, they say. This is good enough for me.

Oh, and lighten up - this is a bit of fun! ;)

[satsumaruma]

St George's Church, they say. This is good enough for me.

Oh, and lighten up - this is a bit of fun! ;)

I am lightened!

St Georges? I know it. hmm a one liner on their website. Actually local legend notes he was taken on a tour - that is recorded -and would have been pretty pongy by the time they got round the whole country. Not to mention not much left of him. It would be much more famous if he had been buried there.

still if it makes them some money..why not claim this.

[Pork Floss]

I got as far as Comino without the interweb, but I had a nasty feeling it was going to be one of those sh1te "Mummy" films featuring Brendan Fraser...
Happy to be proved wrong!

The Mummy was hilarious! You've got no sense of humour, "grumpy old" sempai! :D

[still learning]

York was indeed called Eboracum . . . . blah, blah, blah...

There is always one nerd who spoils a perfectly good 'load of bollox' thread.


Now;- next question, please.

[GothMelancolia]

Wow you've got one page for just one question :D…this looks promising :p

[dwez]

Oh G.O.D. now what do I do? The pressures on for a decent question...

[dwez]

OK, here's about as vague and convoluted question as I can come up with

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Q2

For my first question, Wiki can give you all the answers...

I'm looking for the name of a director.

He is probably little known to the world but has completed over 40 films [B-movies and genre flicks mostly], usually through filming two pictures at once, allowing him to use locations, props and crew to save on budget. He is currently completing the 'sequel' to the first film he ever directed in 1982.

If this proves difficult I'll add some more clues...

[David G]

OK, here's about as vague and convoluted question as I can come up with

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Q2

For my first question, Wiki can give you all the answers...

I'm looking for the name of a director.

He is probably little known to the world but has completed over 40 films [B-movies and genre flicks mostly], usually through filming two pictures at once, allowing him to use locations, props and crew to save on budget. He is currently completing the 'sequel' to the first film he ever directed in 1982.

If this proves difficult I'll add some more clues...

Jack Sholder??

[ScottUK]

We need the 'working out' as well.

[David G]

Mainly little-known horror films. First film "Alone in the Dark" in 1982. Just checked up and he hasn't done 40 films tho . . .

so maybe more of a wild stab in the dark from me!! :smiley:

[GothMelancolia]

According to IMDB his first movie was in 1973 :(
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0794791/

[ScottUK]

I have the answer. I am hanshi in Google-jutsu. Ph34r me.

[GothMelancolia]

If you don’t post it I will

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Pyun

Long Live wiki :D !!!!

[satsumaruma]

I can see why this thread died on the other forum!!!!!

[dwez]

If you don’t post it I will

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Pyun

Long Live wiki :D !!!!

You win the 'no prize' I love the fact he made Cyborg with Jean Claude Van Damme with the money originally meant for He-Man 2. I'm sure 'Children of Men' is the same film although as Cyborg was originally supposed to be a rock opera maybe they can get away with it...

Of course Sword and the Sorceror was the masterpiece and his latest film is the sequel, although I prefer the book ;)

[GothMelancolia]

Uff…just now I saw just now ….sorry for the delay


I win yupeee
Ok

Next question …this should be easy:rolleyes:

Q3

…. Wiki can give you all the answers...

I'm looking for the name of a director.

He is well known for his artistic approach of filmmaking.
During his career he directed only seven feature films and three short films during his time at the film school. In a 2002 Hollywood remake of one of his films the leading role was played by George Clooney.



On a personal note…I hated the remake :(

[Steve Bishop]

As an aside (while we wait for Dwez's question) - Comino has got to be the most beautiful place in Europe for diving. Beware the virtually resident barracudas though!

Malta, land of my father...who'da thunk it?!

[Kaa]

Are we talking about the guy that Ingmar Bergman held as the "the greatest [of us all], the one who invented a new language, true to the nature of film, as it captures life as a reflection, life as a dream"....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Tarkovsky#Filmography

He did direct Solaris 1972 which was later directed by - who also acted - George Clooney in 2002.

[David G]

Uff…just now I saw just now ….sorry for the delay


I win yupeee
Ok

Next question …this should be easy:rolleyes:

Q3

…. Wiki can give you all the answers...

I'm looking for the name of a director.

He is well known for his artistic approach of filmmaking.
During his career he directed only seven feature films and three short films during his time at the film school. In a 2002 Hollywood remake of one of his films the leading role was played by George Clooney.



On a personal note…I hated the remake :(

Steven Soderburgh??

2002 film Solaris.

EDIT: Bugger!! Just realised someone else has posted the answer!

[Kaa]

Naa, David - we came up with different answers...soo, the call is Goth's!:D

[GothMelancolia]

Kaa has the right answer ...next question please :D

[Kaa]

Yay! So Tarkovsky is our man. I know mostly of him through Ingmar Bergman, who was greatly inspired by him.

soo - time for next Q, the pressure, the pressure..:eek:. I'll continue the film theme though but in good KWF manner slightly drifting..Its way behind lunchtime and Im hungry so here's next Q: Food and film this time!


Q4

I give you a couple of ingredients:
6-7 potatoes, 5-6 large eggs, 1 onion, olive oil, salt

The title of the dish made by these ingredients will give you part of a film title - which is a remake. The nationality (birth country) of the director of the original film made 1994 will lead you to another kitchen which among many has a popular dish that somehow will remind you of to the first dish, but this time accompanied by molluscs.

Now, do you have the names of those two dishes?


The googleyahoowiki etc will give you all you need!

[David G]

Spanish Omelet, (Tortilla Espana)

Tortilla Soup - 1994 film by Ang Lee

Born in Taiwan

Oyster omelet is a dish from Taiwan!

[Kaa]

:cheerful: Right on, David! Winning post!
(trivia from Eat Drink Man Woman, the Sunday dinner scene in the beginning took 1 week to film - and is a great food experience! yummi!)

Now its your turn to Q us!

[David G]

Q4

Ok the name of a famous man:

Born south of the tropic of of Capricorn in the late 19th century.

Grew up north of the tropic of Cancer and lived to be 81 years old.

He lived most of his life within 80 miles of where I live now and is buried within 80 miles of where I live.

Met his wife when he was 16.

They had four children.

Founded a tea club.

There was a film about part of his friends life: the title of the film was "not in the sun".

Became really famous from the 1970's but did not enjoy fame.

Smoked a pipe and enjoyed beer.

So well known I daren't give any other clues yet!!

Good luck.

[David G]

Well Kaa has pm'ed the correct answer to me!! I wont reveal who the person is so others can have a go!!

Well done Kaa!!

Another question from you then!

[Kaa]

Naa - I follow Scott's example and dodge the answer here.

Lets here it from someone else - so we can look forward to new quirky Qs!!

[Harry Jones]

Is it Tolkein?

Hazza

[David G]

Is it Tolkein?

Hazza

As Scott said in an earlier post: must show working out!!

[Neil Gendzwill]

JRR Tolkien, born in South Africa in 1892, lived mostly in Sarehole, Worcestershire, since annexed to Birmingham, met Edith Mary Bratt at 16. Founded the Tea Club and Barrovian Society while at King Edward's School, Birmingham. Became famous from writing the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit in the 40s and 50s, died in 1973 at 81 just as those books were becoming very popular.

[Neil Gendzwill]

OK, name of a famous Canadian:

- officially Crazy, along with 3 of his buddies
- paid the price and now helms a charitable foundation related to that price
- lives in Canmore, Alberta

[David G]

Is it Tolkein?

Hazza

Sorry Harry, Neil got in before you!!

[Harry Jones]

As Scott said in an earlier post: must show working out!!

What cut and paste of Wiki?

What is this a GCSE math test?

[ScottUK]

As Scott said in an earlier post: must show working out!!Only if it is needed (to stop people guessing and filling in the blanks).

[David G]

Only if it is needed (to stop people guessing and filling in the blanks).

So what are the rules then Scott?!

Apologies to Harry!! :(

[David G]

OK, name of a famous Canadian:

- officially Crazy, along with 3 of his buddies
- paid the price and now helms a charitable foundation related to that price
- lives in Canmore, Alberta

Crazy Larry - cyclist???

I think drink or drugs related problems in his life that he now helps a charity?????

[ScottUK]

So what are the rules then Scott?!The person posting the question sets the rules.

[David G]

The person posting the question sets the rules.

Okey dokey skip!! :D



More apologies to Harry . . .

[Harry Jones]

Aye Aye Capt'n

[satsumaruma]

Aye Aye Capt'n

Captain who?

Pugwash?
Sensible?
And Tenille?

WHO?


oooh I asked a question so I guess I set the rules. Erm okay, all answers must be in Turkish.:alien:

[Neil Gendzwill]

Dead thread, so I'll just give the answer for the multitudes who have been holding their breath: Dave Irwin, member of the Canadian ski team of the 70s, otherwise known as the "Crazy Canucks". He suffered a brain injury in a massive crash and subsequently created the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury.

[ScottUK]

Might want to ask something simpler - and maybe with a Ronald McDonald connection - to keep the KWF mensa members engaged in thought.