# The \*other\* movie game **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 7, 2004, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128 "2004-06-07T17:32:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/41 "2004-06-07T19:42:01Z")
“Made after 1980?” Yes “Drama?” Not sure, it has elements of drama. “Major male star?” Unlikely ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/42 "2004-06-07T19:52:22Z")
> [@Lobsang](#): > > Is the main actor known for anything other than theatrical movies? ( ) > Has the main actor won oscars? (for other films, if not this one) > Movie1: Is the main actor not American? > Is he British? > South African? > Australian? Known for other than movies? Absolutely yes! And something not in the entertainment industry. Oscars? Highly doubtful. Nationality? 110% absolute unadulterated American. Of course! ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/43 "2004-06-07T19:55:10Z")
M3: Made after 1990? Was it an indie (as opposed to typical Hollywood crap)? Was it non-USA’an? ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/44 "2004-06-07T19:57:17Z")
“Known for other than movies? Absolutely yes! And something not in the entertainment industry.” “Nationality? 110% absolute unadulterated American. Of course!” Is it Ronald Reagan? (If so I have absolutely no chance of guessing the film) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/45 "2004-06-07T20:03:52Z")
> [@Lobsang](#): > > “Known for other than movies? Absolutely yes! And something not in the entertainment industry.” > > “Nationality? 110% absolute unadulterated American. Of course!” > Is it Ronald Reagan? > (If so I have absolutely no chance of guessing the film) Well, I suppose you could look through all of his films where he’s over 50 and the title starts with “The.” And ends with “Killers.” 😃 OK, that was too hard. Here’s an easier one: Let’s see… OK, got it. Let’s call this one M4. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/46 "2004-06-07T20:07:24Z")
[The Killers](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058262/) M4: Does the main character use a gun? ---
**Author:** ![Tusculan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecd19e/32.png) [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/47 "2004-06-07T20:10:24Z")
Movie 4: - is it a comedy? - is the main character a parent? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/48 "2004-06-07T20:30:46Z")
The Killers. Also starring Angie Dickenson. M4 - Does the main character use a gun? Yes - is it a comedy? No - is the main character a parent? No ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/49 "2004-06-07T20:36:05Z")
m4: Is the main character’s name Harry Calahan? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/50 "2004-06-07T20:40:54Z")
> [@Lobsang](#): > > m4: Is the main character’s name Harry Calahan? He uses a gun, but not quite that much! No. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/51 "2004-06-07T21:03:49Z")
Don’t forget about M3 guys. M4: Does the main character wear a suit? Was the film made after 1980? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/52 "2004-06-07T21:17:49Z")
> [@Lobsang](#): > > Don’t forget about M3 guys. I haven’t. I’m still waiting for replies to some of my questions. > [@Lobsang](#): > > M4: Does the main character wear a suit? > > Was the film made after 1980? No and yes. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/53 "2004-06-07T21:22:06Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > I haven’t. I’m still waiting for replies to some of my questions. Oh. Sorry :smack: “Made after 1990?” No “Was it an indie (as opposed to typical Hollywood crap)?” Neither. It’s hollywood, but not that typical. “Was it non-USA’an?” Nope. M4: Is the main Actor American? Is he over 50? Is most of the movie set outdoors? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/54 "2004-06-07T22:54:14Z")
M3 Was it made in the 80s? Does it have anything to do with the supernatural? Was it, by any chance, about animated dead people? > [@Lobsang](#): > > M4: Is the main Actor American? > > Is he over 50? > > Is most of the movie set outdoors? American, under 50, and a little outdoors, but a lot indoors as well. It’s not Blair Witch or anything like that. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2004, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/55 "2004-06-07T23:51:32Z")
“Was it made in the 80s?” Yes “Does it have anything to do with the supernatural?” In a way. (It has nothing to do with ghosts) “Was it, by any chance, about animated dead people?” Um, no. want a clue? M4, Was it made after 1995? Does anyone die in it? Is the main character over 30? Is there a ‘love intrest’? Are there any explosions? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2004, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/56 "2004-06-08T01:20:15Z")
OK, M3: Don’t give me any hints yet. Were there any famous female leads? Did the movie do well? Was it made in the first half of the 80s? Did it take place in modern times? > [@Lobsang](#): > > M4, Was it made after 1995? > > Does anyone die in it? > > Is the main character over 30? > > Is there a ‘love intrest’? > > Are there any explosions? Yes to all questions but the last. I don’t remember any explosions in it, a little surprising due to the subject matter. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2004, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/57 "2004-06-08T01:42:56Z")
“Were there any famous female leads?” There was a supporting actress who is now quite famous due to a tv series. “Did the movie do well?” I expect it did. It’s a unique and well made movie. “Was it made in the first half of the 80s?” Second half (just) “Did it take place in modern times?” It takes place roughly in modern times (modern when it was made, anyway) and spans more than a few years. (that last one is a clue) I am off to bed so I have just one more set of questions about M4: Does the main actor have any special skills? (such as martial arts, or stunt work) Does the name of the film contain more than 2 words? Is Nicholas Cage in it? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2004, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/58 "2004-06-08T13:44:57Z")
\>There was a supporting actress who is now quite famous due to a tv series. Is the series still on? Is the series a comedy? Hour-long drama? On NBC? [QUOTE=Lobsang M4: Does the main actor have any special skills? (such as martial arts, or stunt work) Does the name of the film contain more than 2 words? Is Nicholas Cage in it?[/QUOTE] No, no, and no, though there is a cage in it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2004, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/59 "2004-06-08T21:27:36Z")
“Is the series still on?” Sorry I don’t know. It may or may not have recently finished. (If it helps - it’s not friends or frasier) “Is the series a comedy? Hour-long drama?” Comedy (sit-com) “On NBC?” Sorry, no idea. (Where I see it it’s on channel 4) M4: Is it a metal cage? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2004, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128/60 "2004-06-08T22:37:07Z")
OK, this TV series – was the woman the star of it? Is she middle aged or older (say, 40+)? The movie – is the location in which it takes place important? An I think I’m ready for a tiny hint. > [@Lobsang](#): > > M4: Is it a metal cage? Yes. Some quick hints – guess either male lead or the director and you’ll zone in on it pretty fast. Also asking about when the story takes place will get you there. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-other-movie-game/249128.md?page=4)