Movie Mindgames: What is this?
This, my good reader, is a section entirely for me--or possibly for you as well. You can test it on your family, you can test it on your friends, whatever you like. You see, my movie obsession doesn't just stop after I finish watching (and re-watching, and re-watching... haven't we already been over this?) the films--oh, no, don't be silly. It continues on, even to unfortunate circumstances in a car. In the end, I end up playing games with my family involving movies. Since I have amassed quite a stock of these games (which are applicable to nearly all films, and I will state so if otherwise), I decided to share them with you. Rejoice, for many long hours were wasted with these games.
Movie Mindgames: Connect the Stars
How, you may ask, is The Fifth Element connected with Sherlock Holmes? Well, to be honest, I have an answer. And no, it doesn't involve crossovers, aliens masquerading as people in Industrial Revolution London, or a time-travel oopsie. It has a lot to do with stars, yes, but not the galactic kind.
What you have to do is use starring actors in each film to connect the two. Many films wedge their way in between, but the line is nevertheless drawn.
I will connect the two aforementioned films, here and now, and show you how it's done.
Let's start with The Fifth Element. I'll start out with Chris Tucker.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) -
Next, I choose a film that Chris Tucker has starred in with another actor. There are many ways to connect these two films, but for now, I'll go with Jackie Chan in Rush Hour.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) -
Good! Next, I think I'll choose Owen Wilson in Shanghai Noon.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) - Shanghai Noon (Owen Wilson) -
And I think I'll do Wedding Crashers next; with Rachel McAdams.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) - Shanghai Noon (Owen Wilson) - Wedding Crashers (Rachel McAdams)
Guess who was in Sherlock Holmes?
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) - Shanghai Noon (Owen Wilson) - Wedding Crashers (Rachel McAdams) - Sherlock Holmes
And that's how it's done! It's great to do when you have a whiteboard or a sheet of paper; to keep track of your amassed films, because sometimes the list can be long. (I had to, once, connect Cars with The King's Speech. Utter nightmare, and it took up nearly an entire whiteboard. All I can say, to those of you who want to try; start with Ratzenburger. Pixar's fatal flaw.)
What you have to do is use starring actors in each film to connect the two. Many films wedge their way in between, but the line is nevertheless drawn.
I will connect the two aforementioned films, here and now, and show you how it's done.
Let's start with The Fifth Element. I'll start out with Chris Tucker.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) -
Next, I choose a film that Chris Tucker has starred in with another actor. There are many ways to connect these two films, but for now, I'll go with Jackie Chan in Rush Hour.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) -
Good! Next, I think I'll choose Owen Wilson in Shanghai Noon.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) - Shanghai Noon (Owen Wilson) -
And I think I'll do Wedding Crashers next; with Rachel McAdams.
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) - Shanghai Noon (Owen Wilson) - Wedding Crashers (Rachel McAdams)
Guess who was in Sherlock Holmes?
Fifth Element (Chris Tucker) - Rush Hour (Jackie Chan) - Shanghai Noon (Owen Wilson) - Wedding Crashers (Rachel McAdams) - Sherlock Holmes
And that's how it's done! It's great to do when you have a whiteboard or a sheet of paper; to keep track of your amassed films, because sometimes the list can be long. (I had to, once, connect Cars with The King's Speech. Utter nightmare, and it took up nearly an entire whiteboard. All I can say, to those of you who want to try; start with Ratzenburger. Pixar's fatal flaw.)
Movie Mindgames: The Alphabet Game
The object of the game is simple; choose one film. Then, start with the first letter of the alphabet and work your way down the list, naming things from the film that correspond with that letter. It does not have to be secluded to the movie itself; it can also be the director, composer, crew, methodology, etc. As long as the game is played fairly, it's an easy game. It's best played with two or more players; that way you can circulate the letters.
I'll do an example like I did before. I shall use The Lord of the Rings.
I'll do an example like I did before. I shall use The Lord of the Rings.
A - Aragorn
B - Boromir C - Cirith Ungol D - Dwarves E - Elves F - Faramir G - Gimli H - Haldir I - Isildur J - Jackson K - King of Gondor L - Legolas M - Mithril |
N - Nazgul
O - Orthanc P - Pippin Q - ??? R - Rhys-Davies S - Saruman T - Two Towers U - ??? V - ??? W - Wood X - ??? Y - ??? Z - ??? |
Huh. You'd think Id've done better. Oh, well. You get it, right?
Movie Mindgames: Talk the Talk
It's not enough, for me, to know who said a quote in a film; it's got a lot to do with how they said it, what circumstances were occurring in which they said it, and who was playing who said it. This game alleviates that kind of curiosity. This game requires 2 players, one of which says a quote. The other one then says who said it, what film they were in, and who played that person [circumstances are applicable, but not necessary]. (Episodes may also be listed when it comes to television shows.)
Another Lord of the Rings example:
Player 1: "That still only counts as one!"
Player 2: "Gimli; The Two Towers: Legolas just killed a Oliphaunt; John Rhys-Davies."
A short, fun game that resembles banter more than it does competition (and that quote will always remain immortal).
Another Lord of the Rings example:
Player 1: "That still only counts as one!"
Player 2: "Gimli; The Two Towers: Legolas just killed a Oliphaunt; John Rhys-Davies."
A short, fun game that resembles banter more than it does competition (and that quote will always remain immortal).
Movie Mindgames: Names and Faces
This game is relatively simple, and requires a minimum of 2 people to be played properly. One person begins by choosing the film; then, they say a character and who played that character (or, for a shorter game, just the character). The next person must name a character without repeating the last person; and it goes on and on until the last person to name someone wins (either you run out of characters or, more likely, nobody can conjure any more).
Instead of my typical fantasy films, I shall be using Love, Actually for this example.
Player 1: "Jamie--Collin Firth."
Player 2: "...Ohhh, shoot."
That was just a short example on how to get it started ...I mean, I obviously know more... *nervousglance* ANYWAY...
That's all for now, but rest assured, I will add more later. Bye!
Instead of my typical fantasy films, I shall be using Love, Actually for this example.
Player 1: "Jamie--Collin Firth."
Player 2: "...Ohhh, shoot."
That was just a short example on how to get it started ...I mean, I obviously know more... *nervousglance* ANYWAY...
That's all for now, but rest assured, I will add more later. Bye!