Contest
Donnacha's Great DVD Giveaway
The Rules
All entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 1/10/2004. Donnacha is the sole and final judge. Anyone may enter and may submit as many entries as they like. Simply email the answers to the 35 questions below to donnacha13@yahoo.com. Whoever sends in the most correct answers first, wins. Second place goes to the first entry with the next highest number of correct answers. And so on.
The Awards
First prize: Seven DVDs of your
choice, two of the comics and the Jersey Girl poster.
Second prize: Four of the
remaining DVDs (your choice), the remaining comic.
Third prize and on: Three of the
remaining DVDs.
The Prizes
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ALMOST FAMOUS/UNTITLED - THE BOOTLEG CUT - DIRECTOR'S EDITION |
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THE BIG HIT |
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THE BIG TEASE |
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BLOW - INFINIFILM |
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THE BOONDOCK SAINTS |
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THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS - SPECIAL EDITION |
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THE FAST & THE FURIOUS - COLLECTOR'S EDITION |
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A FISH CALLED WANDA |
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INNERSPACE |
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INSOMNIA |
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JACKASS: THE MOVIE - EXTENDED VERSION - SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION |
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THE MATRIX |
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MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION |
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MOONLIGHT MILE |
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ROAD TO PERDITION |
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THE STUNT MAN |
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THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS |
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THE WAR EFFORT |
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THE WARRIORS |
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TRAINSPOTTING |
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TRUE LIES |
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VERSUS |
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YOUNG GUNS |
| COMICS | |
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BATMAN: YEAR ONE |
| No pic | BATTLE ROYALE 1 & 2 |
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WATCHMEN |
| POSTER | |
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JERSEY GIRL |
The Questions
UNIT ONE: QUESTIONS ABOUT FILMS YOU'VE PROBABLY SEEN ALREADY
(THE GODFATHER gets five questions. Why? 'Cause it's THE GODFATHER.)
1. What's the name of the beheaded horse?
2. In the "Sicilian message" about Luca Brasi's fate, what is the fish wrapped in?
3. What relation is Tom Hagen to Michael Corleone?
4. Apollonia boasts about her knowledge of English by listing what?
5. How many times is the word "mafia" used?
6. In THE MATRIX, what's the name of Morpheus' hovercraft?
7. What is the model number of the Terminator, as played by Arnold Schwarzenegger?
8. At one point in 12 MONKEYS, Cole wakes up in the 2030's, and the scientists sign to him. What song are they singing?
9. Who wrote the following dialogue: "I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?" 10. What does Jules call Roger in PULP FICTION?
UNIT TWO: ASKEW CRAPPER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL QUESTIONS
11. According to (Tom's) Flash, who killed Inigo Montoya's father?
12. What was Joe Parrillo's son made of, according to the doctor?
13. According to Lumley, what films are the antithesis of Hollywood?
14. Jane Nolan makes one exception when she says it would be wise for men to stay away. Who?
15. Speaking of gushing over "Lord Of The Rings" stars... what cOlumnist uRges yOu to see RETURN OF THE KING?
16. What is alive without breath, as cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, all in mail never clinking?
17. Linnitt duFlon chose to portray herself as a big girl, because she had been accused of being what?
18. Steve Kilpatrick believes the Ten Commandments were what?
19. What Weezer song is referenced on page two of Balfe & Kenny's Father Flash Christmas special?
20. Where did Noga say "here" was?
UNIT THREE: SINCE I'M SHAMELESSLY PANDERING TO THE ONLINE COMMUNITY, HERE ARE QUESTIONS ABOUT COMICS
21. What was Time magazine's number one best comic for 2003 (or "comix" if you want to nitpick)?
22. For "Spider-Man Unlimited", what villain did Brian Lynch bring back?
23. In "The Dark Knight Returns", who shot Superman with synthetic kryptonite?
24. What was the occupation of the Saint Of Killers before he got married?
25. In "The Sundays", what is the name of Stuart Sunday's Dad?
UNIT FOUR: VERY, VERY HARD MOVIE QUOTES! GUESS THE MOVIE!
26. "And now, folks, it's time for "Who do you trust!" Hubba, hubba, hubba! Money, money, money! Who do you trust? Me? I'm giving away free money. And where is the Batman? HE'S AT HOME WASHING HIS TIGHTS!"
27. "Me fifth element - supreme being. Me protect you."
28. "Seven-six-two millimeter. Full. Metal. Jacket."
29. "Goonies never say die!"
30. "You know, we always called each other goodfellas."
UNIT FIVE: RANDOM QUESTIONS
31. What Bob Marley song mentions the nuclear threat?
32. In the epic "Paradise Lost", what are the names of Satan's children?
33. What is a Camberwell Carrot?
34. Who was Time Magazine's Person Of The Year in 1938?
35. You're sitting in a car, and beside you is a helium balloon suspended from the seat, but otherwise not in contact with the car. The car turns a corner, and you're pushed towards the left. How does the helium balloon move with respect to the car?
...and that's it. No need to make it overly hard.
Good luck!
Questions? Ask donnacha13@yahoo.com.