Oh lordy, I'm sure I know some of these but I'm going to need some really good clues to pry them loose from my crystal ball. Have another busy day ahead of me so will check back in later, see if your clues shake anything loose.

Annette

Annette, your energy embarrasses me - lol. I wish I had it. Of course, not being able to get out into the garden does not help.

Cyn, I believe #2 is fairly recent. The rest will be a crap shot!! So sorry to hear about your friend.

Nancy.

The silence is deafening on trivia lately. Must be a busy weekend for everyone, Annette! I spent yesterday watching Netflix-who would have thought we would get to the point of leaving dvds behind. Still there are some I hold onto and always will. Today, not so much. Not even time for a second breakfast! In my fantasy world, it is spring and I am out in the garden.

I had better enjoy today because tomorrow it will be back to the mines and an entire week with my little cartoon characters. Ha. Nothing funny about it, though.

Cynthia

That silence you heard was me drawing a big fat trivia blank. Even with your always excellent and clever clues I may remain at sea on this batch. Another frigid one here in Michigan, though it is a pretty one.

You go, Annette! I'll be rooting for you.

TM

Ha, all that has come forward in my crystal ball so far is Jennifer Hudson won an oscar for best supporting actress in Dream Girls, I believe that was her first picture, that little tidbit ain't going to do me much good here tho. Never watched The Departed, not a big fan of Leo, I don't know why, I just can't warm up to him along with several others, all very good at what they do, just not my cup of tea. Me thinks my crystal ball is broke :(.

Annette

I just know there were clues in there, but I'm not catching what you're laying down - lol. I did like the Departed, and while Leo is not one of my favs, he played a good role.

Nancy.

Yes, Nancy, there are clues. Just relax, maybe with a nice Chianti, and I am sure you will get all of them. I feel a bit like a nanny trying to lead all of you along in the right direction.

One of my former co-teachers is down in Orlano, Florida today. Feeling a tad envious except she is there to run a half-marathon. No thanks. Even pixie dust wouldn't help me with that!

Chuck has been sorting out junk in his workroom. Anyone need a VCR?

...mines and cartoon characters, now you've got me thinking Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs LOL.
Annette

Broaden your thinking, Annette, and you will get #3!

Cynthia

There are some people we wish would live forever. #3 is one of those for me simply because of the joy! Happiest place on Earth, indeed.

This is like pulling hen's teeth, nothing's coming to mind, names are racing through my head, does Katherine Hepburn fit in somewhere?

Well, one did put me in mind of elephants crossing mountains, possibly carrying chianti and fava beans - lol. I am also thinking about wee short fellas and great tall blue ones!!

Nancy.

How about Sound of Music for one of them, watching the awards just now brought this to mind.

Okay, Annette, four stars for you for sticking with me all day and getting Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Here are the other answers:

1. Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs-16 minutes, 10 seconds

2. LOTR Return of the King won all 11 categories for which it was nominated. It was also the first fantasy film to win Best Picture.

3. Walt Disney

4. Any one of the four-Shirley Booth for Come Back Little Sheba in 1952, Julie Andrews for Mary Poppins in 1964, barbra Streisand for Funny Girl in 1968, and Marlee Matlin for Children of a Lesser God in 1986

5. The Departed marked the first time a Best Picture was released to the home video market in DVD format only as VHS was phased out the year before in 2006.

It was fun researching those. So many interesting trivia tidbits. Have a wonderful week all. I am now ready for spring-always happens about now. Sigh.

Cynthia

Sorry I didn't contribute anything to this trivia. I knew it was beyond my limited knowledge and seeing the answers just confirmed that. Catch you next weekend.

TM

Same here, don't follow the oscars much and what I have seen doesn't seem to stick with me. I was really disappointed that SELMA didn't win more. IMHO they sure didn't get it right this time. Still thanks for another fun trivia weekend, it helps dust the cobwebs off the old grey matter :).

Annette