Shhhh! Book to Film Sheep
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Shhhh! Book to Film Sheep
Hello, and welcome to Books to Film Sheep. Whether you read them before the movie or after, your knowledge in cinematic treatment of literature will bring you big points and who knows, maybe even that coveted spot as Top Sheep!
Intro for first time players
General Rules
Game-Specific Rules
**** Note: Be sure to check out posts #7 and #8 which clarify questions you may have ****
Here are your questions...
01. S: What is Stanely Kubrick's best film based on a novel?
02. S: What book to film translation was the biggest flop?
03. S: What is the best film based on a children's book?
04. R: What theatrical movie adapted from a Stephen King novel (careful, I said novel) did Stephen King act in?
05. S: Which actor best nailed capturing the character from a book?
06. R: Name a movie in which Mary Shelley appears as a character.
07. S: Name a movie that was accused of borrowing too much inspiration from a book or story without credit.
08. R: Name a director who won their Best Director Oscar for a movie based on a book.
09. S: What is the best Bible based movie?
10. S: What is the best film based on a non-fiction book?
11. S: Name a film based on a book that had a sequel not based on a book.
12. S: Name the book with the most film adaptations.
13. S: Name your favorite silent movie based on a book.
14. R: Name a book from the 1800's to be turned into a movie?
15. S: Name your favorite video game based on a movie that was based on a book.
16. R: Name a movie based on a self-contained "graphic novel" (no comic book series or strips)?
17. S: What book are audiences still waiting to be brought to the big screen?
18. S: What is the best book to film adaptation of all time?
19. S: What is the worst book to film adaptation of all time?
20. R: Name an author to be nominated for an Academy Award for adapting their work to the screen.
Intro for first time players
Spoiler:
General Rules
Spoiler:
Game-Specific Rules
Spoiler:
**** Note: Be sure to check out posts #7 and #8 which clarify questions you may have ****
Here are your questions...
01. S: What is Stanely Kubrick's best film based on a novel?
02. S: What book to film translation was the biggest flop?
03. S: What is the best film based on a children's book?
04. R: What theatrical movie adapted from a Stephen King novel (careful, I said novel) did Stephen King act in?
05. S: Which actor best nailed capturing the character from a book?
06. R: Name a movie in which Mary Shelley appears as a character.
07. S: Name a movie that was accused of borrowing too much inspiration from a book or story without credit.
08. R: Name a director who won their Best Director Oscar for a movie based on a book.
09. S: What is the best Bible based movie?
10. S: What is the best film based on a non-fiction book?
11. S: Name a film based on a book that had a sequel not based on a book.
12. S: Name the book with the most film adaptations.
13. S: Name your favorite silent movie based on a book.
14. R: Name a book from the 1800's to be turned into a movie?
15. S: Name your favorite video game based on a movie that was based on a book.
16. R: Name a movie based on a self-contained "graphic novel" (no comic book series or strips)?
17. S: What book are audiences still waiting to be brought to the big screen?
18. S: What is the best book to film adaptation of all time?
19. S: What is the worst book to film adaptation of all time?
20. R: Name an author to be nominated for an Academy Award for adapting their work to the screen.
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Re: Shhhh! Book to Film Sheep
Answers sent! After the retro arcade, it'll be interesting to see if I'm repeat last place. I did try to be sheepish, but a lot of my answers are personal in mindset, probably more than any game I've played.
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Are #14 and #16 supposed to be reverse questions? I've seen this in other games ... but qualifying a reverse question with words like "best" or "most popular" doesn't sense to me.
Any for #16, does that mean that graphic novels that were originally published in installments (but still not being part of any ongoing series) will all be considered incorrect answers?
Oh, another question ... you don't mention any qualifications for what you consider a "film" or "movie". Are made-for-television or direct-to-home video movies all wrong answers? And if so, do theatrical release movies need to have evidence of wide release (or will any limited screenings, such as those at festivals, be ok)?
Any for #16, does that mean that graphic novels that were originally published in installments (but still not being part of any ongoing series) will all be considered incorrect answers?
Oh, another question ... you don't mention any qualifications for what you consider a "film" or "movie". Are made-for-television or direct-to-home video movies all wrong answers? And if so, do theatrical release movies need to have evidence of wide release (or will any limited screenings, such as those at festivals, be ok)?
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Any for #16, does that mean that graphic novels that were originally published in installments (but still not being part of any ongoing series) will all be considered incorrect answers?
Oh, another question ... you don't mention any qualifications for what you consider a "film" or "movie". Are made-for-television or direct-to-home video movies all wrong answers? And if so, do theatrical release movies need to have evidence of wide release (or will any limited screenings, such as those at festivals, be ok)?
If anyone who has submitted answers so far wishes to revise them on anything I have clarified here you may do so with no penalty incurred.
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Except for the "graphic novel" question, YES. I think most of us can agree on the difference between a "book" and a "comic book". For example, there is a well known children's book that has many illustrations, and many key parts of the story are told in picture only, but I think most us would agree it would be considered a book, while "Betty and Veronica" or "DC's The Punisher" are comic books.
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Except for the "graphic novel" question yes. I think most of us can agree on the difference between a "book" and a "comic book". For example, there is a well known children's book that has many illustrations, and many key parts of the story are told in picture only, but I think most us would agree it would be considered a book, while "Betty and Veronica" or "DC's The Punisher" are comic books.
Punisher is a Marvel Character.
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Also regarding question 16, how strictly are you applying the "No Series" portion of the question? Because many of the most famous graphic novels were orginally published serially as a comic book series, and then later collected and published as a self contained graphic novel.
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Also regarding question 16, how strictly are you applying the "No Series" portion of the question? Because many of the most famous graphic novels were orginally published serially as a comic book series, and then later collected and published as a self contained graphic novel.
I'm pretty reasonable, so while a lot of "graphic novels" were orginaly serialized either in mini-series or anthologies, I'm pretty sure I will accept them as correct answers. I just don't want people answering stuff like "Superman" or "Archie" or "Detective Comics". You need to be able to point to a self-contained story that a movie was "based on" not "inspired by", so The Killing Joke would be considered an incorrect answer.
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Some of these sheep questions are kicking my ass ... so many answers possible, and I have no idea what people would say. And being a huge King fan, I was sure that would've been a solid question for me. But damn ... the only theatrical roles I remember for sure with him aren't based on novels
How are you going to handle answers for #17 that are from a series of books? Will just saying the series match people naming the first book in the series?
How are you going to handle answers for #17 that are from a series of books? Will just saying the series match people naming the first book in the series?
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Shitty answers sent. Used the same answers for a few questions.
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If this is one of the most general questions from the aborted Stephen King game, it's probably for the best we never got it.
And I think I know exactly what "intentionally incorrect sheep answer" you guys are talking about. Really on the fence about giving the best correct answer or going with the incorrect one (that may very well be the best answer overall).
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Yes. Those who know that could capitalize with a slam dunk, unless you think one is better played elsewhere.
It's Sheep. You are going for the most popular answer. Had Harry Potter never been made into a film series, do you think people would have picked the fourth or sixth Harry Potter book or would they say "The Harry Potter Series"? People have picked series so far, but if someone was to pick, for example, "Return of the King", I would place that with people who picked "The Lord of the Rings" series.
Thanks
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It's Sheep. You are going for the most popular answer. Had Harry Potter never been made into a film series, do you think people would have picked the fourth or sixth Harry Potter book or would they say "The Harry Potter Series"? People have picked series so far, but if someone was to pick, for example, "Return of the King", I would place that with people who picked "The Lord of the Rings" series.
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Had to work hard to send in answers that are all "books," and not simply short stories or part of anthologies. Answers sent.
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Here are our entrants:
brainee
Dave Ninja
dogmatic (name change pending)
drexl
Cabman Gray
Crocker Jarmen
Fist of Doom
Kal Varnsen
Rocket1313
rockmjd23
ruddiger 718
sleepyhead55
wishbone
Lots of good answers. Some of the good answers even match. Some good uniques as well. Bad luck that we are at an uneven 13, though.
brainee
Dave Ninja
dogmatic (name change pending)
drexl
Cabman Gray
Crocker Jarmen
Fist of Doom
Kal Varnsen
Rocket1313
rockmjd23
ruddiger 718
sleepyhead55
wishbone
Lots of good answers. Some of the good answers even match. Some good uniques as well. Bad luck that we are at an uneven 13, though.
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Re: Shhhh! Book to Film Sheep
Here are our entrants:
brainee
Dave Ninja
dogmatic (name change pending)
drexl
Cabman Gray
Crocker Jarmen
Fist of Doom
Kal Varnsen
Rocket1313
rockmjd23
ruddiger 718
sleepyhead55
wishbone
Lots of good answers. Some of the good answers even match. Some good uniques as well. Bad luck that we are at an uneven 13, though.
brainee
Dave Ninja
dogmatic (name change pending)
drexl
Cabman Gray
Crocker Jarmen
Fist of Doom
Kal Varnsen
Rocket1313
rockmjd23
ruddiger 718
sleepyhead55
wishbone
Lots of good answers. Some of the good answers even match. Some good uniques as well. Bad luck that we are at an uneven 13, though.