Millie Lang is still angry.
Fifty-four years later.
"How Audrey Hepburn, my favorite actress ever, didn't win the Oscar for best actress in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's, my favorite movie, was a crime," Lang, 80, said outside the Giant food store in New Britain on Friday morning.
"She's Holly Golightly; everybody remembers her, one of the most famous roles in history," the Chalfont woman said. "She should've won. Nobody remembers who won her Oscar that year. Do you?"
I didn't remember, and with good reason: I was 4 on Oscar night in 1962.
The actress who won Hepburn's Oscar, as Lang phrased it, was Sophia Loren in "Two Women, which netted Loren 22 international awards. The Oscar would have been Hepburn's second; she won as Best Actress for "Roman Holiday" in 1954.
So, there are winners and there are losers on Oscar night. But how much do you really know about Hollywood's biggest event. Before the envelopes are opened at the 88th Oscars tonight, let's find out :
1. Who's the only Oscar to win an Oscar?
a) Oscar de la Renta.
b) Oscar Hammerstein II.
c) Oscar Isaac
d) Oscar Micheaux
2. Where did the name "Oscar" originate?
a) Named after Oscar Huegler, first president of the Academy.
b) Acronym of first initial of each Academy board member's last name.
c) Named for Oscar J. Johnson, who designed the award.
d) Academy executive director named it for her uncle Oscar, who award resembled.
3. Who is youngest actor to win an Oscar?
a) Anna Paquin
b) Mickey Rooney
c) Tatum O'Neal
d) Jackie Cooper
4. Who is the most nominated actor of all time, with 12?
a) Clark Gable
b) Humphrey Bogart
c) Jack Nicholson
d) Robert DeNiro
5. Which is the only X-rated film to win Best Picture?
a) "Midnight Cowboy"
b) "A Clockwork Orange"
c) "Last Tango in Paris"
d) "The Pawnbroker"
6. Who was the first African-American to win an Oscar?
a) Hattie McDaniel
b) Sidney Poiter
c) Dorothy Dandridge
d) Cicely Tyson
7. Which filmmaker won a record four Best Director Oscars?
a) Billy Wilder
b) Steven Spielberg
c) Howard Hawks
d) John Ford
8. Who has won the most Oscars (3) as Lead Actor?
a) Jack Nicholson
b) Chrisropher Plummer
c) Daniel Day-Lewis
d) Christopher McLean
9. Who has been nominated eight times as Lead Actor, but never won?
a) Humphrey Bogart
b) Peter O'Toole
c) Mickey Rooney
d) Lucas Kile
10. Who has been nominated six times as Lead Actress, but never won?
a) Sigourney Weaver
b) Glenn Close
c) Elizabeth Taylor
d) Sophie Leibowitz
11. Which film won the first Oscar for outstanding picture in 1929?
a) "Wings"
b) "Marvelous and Maddining"
c) "The Gangster"
d) "Melody Makers"
12. Who has hosted the Oscars the most?
a) Johnny Carson
b) Bob Hope
c) Billy Crystal
d) William Holden
13. Composer John Williams garnered his 50th Oscar nomination this year for the "Star Wars": The Force Awakens" score. For which movie did he not previously win?
a) "E.T. The Extraterrestrial"
b) "Superman"
c) "Schindler's List"
d) "Star Wars"
14. Who is the only actress to win an Oscar for portraying a man?
a) Cate Blanchette
b) Linda Hunt
c) Hillary Swank
d) Felicity Huffman
15. Who is the only person to win an Oscar and the Noble Prize?
a) John Steinback
b) Jean-Paul Sartre
c) George Bernard Shaw
d) Al Gore
16. Who was the first person to turn down an Oscar?
a) Dudley Nichols
b) George C. Scott
c) Marlon Brando
d) Peter Yourl
17. For which movie did the Beatles win an Oscar?
a) "A Hard Day's Night"
b) "Help"
c) "Yellow Submarine"
d) "Let it be"
18. Who are the only brother-sister pair to win Oscars?
a) Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine
b) Lionel and Ethel Barrymore
c) Peter and Jane Fonda
d) Eric and Julia Roberts
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Answers : 1-b ; 2-d ; 3-c ; 4-c ; 5-a ; 6-a ; 7-d ; 8-c ; 9-b ; 10-b ; 11-a ;12-b ; 13-b ; 14-b ; 15-c ; 16-a ; 17-d ; 18-b
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Songs of Springs
1. When It's Springtime A) the Rainbow
2. April B) Azaleas Start Blooming
3. June Is C) Night
4. Easter D) of the Silvery Moon
5. Over E) a Tulip
6. When the White F) Showers
7. By the Light G) Through the Tulips
8. June H) Bustin' Out All Over
9. When You Wore I) Parade
10. Tiptoe J) in the Rockies
2. April B) Azaleas Start Blooming
3. June Is C) Night
4. Easter D) of the Silvery Moon
5. Over E) a Tulip
6. When the White F) Showers
7. By the Light G) Through the Tulips
8. June H) Bustin' Out All Over
9. When You Wore I) Parade
10. Tiptoe J) in the Rockies
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Richard Who ?
Here are some men named Richard who have made their mark in show business in various ways.
See how many you can match with their accomplishments.
1. Richard Chamberlain
2. " Burton
3. " Carpenter
4. " Harris
5. " Dawson
6. " Roundtree
7. " Rodgers
8. " Brooks
9. " Widmark
10. " Gere
A) One of his early movies was Days of Heaven.
B) He played King Arthur in movie version of Camelot.
C) He directed such movies as in Cold Blood and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
D) He starred in the TV series Dr. Kildare
E) He made his movie debut as killer in Kiss of Death in 1947
F) He won his first Oscar nomination for My Cousin Rachel in 1952
G) He co-wrote the hit song Top of the World
H) He played Shaft in the movie of the same name
I) He hosted the Family Feud quiz show and was a panelist on the Match Game on TV
J) Among his Broadway musical hits was Flower Drum Song
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Answers : 1-D ; 2-F ; 3-G ; 4-B ; 5-I ; 6-H ; 7-J ; 8-C ; 9-E ; 10-A
See how many you can match with their accomplishments.
1. Richard Chamberlain
2. " Burton
3. " Carpenter
4. " Harris
5. " Dawson
6. " Roundtree
7. " Rodgers
8. " Brooks
9. " Widmark
10. " Gere
A) One of his early movies was Days of Heaven.
B) He played King Arthur in movie version of Camelot.
C) He directed such movies as in Cold Blood and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
D) He starred in the TV series Dr. Kildare
E) He made his movie debut as killer in Kiss of Death in 1947
F) He won his first Oscar nomination for My Cousin Rachel in 1952
G) He co-wrote the hit song Top of the World
H) He played Shaft in the movie of the same name
I) He hosted the Family Feud quiz show and was a panelist on the Match Game on TV
J) Among his Broadway musical hits was Flower Drum Song
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Answers : 1-D ; 2-F ; 3-G ; 4-B ; 5-I ; 6-H ; 7-J ; 8-C ; 9-E ; 10-A
Question & Answer
What is Corpus Christi ?
Corpus Christi is rhe solemnity that celebrates the transformation of the bread and wine into Jesus Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist. It is celebrated on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday. St. Juliana of Mont Cornillon, Belgium, had a deep devotion to the Eucharist. One night, St. Juliana had a vision. She saw the full moon, representing the Church, with a dark spot in it, representing the missing solemnity. The Eucharist was so important it needed its own feast day.
St. Juliana petitioned everyone from her bishop, Robert de Thorete, to the pope to institute a special feast in honor of the Eucharist. Bishop Robert, who favored her request, ordered the celebration to be held in his diocese. Word of the solemnity reached Pope Urban IV, and in 1264, he ordered a Church-wide celebration for Corpus Christi, and granted indulgences to the faithful if they attended Mass that day. Finally, he asks St. Thomas Aquinas to compose the Office for the feast.
Corpus Christi is rhe solemnity that celebrates the transformation of the bread and wine into Jesus Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist. It is celebrated on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday. St. Juliana of Mont Cornillon, Belgium, had a deep devotion to the Eucharist. One night, St. Juliana had a vision. She saw the full moon, representing the Church, with a dark spot in it, representing the missing solemnity. The Eucharist was so important it needed its own feast day.
St. Juliana petitioned everyone from her bishop, Robert de Thorete, to the pope to institute a special feast in honor of the Eucharist. Bishop Robert, who favored her request, ordered the celebration to be held in his diocese. Word of the solemnity reached Pope Urban IV, and in 1264, he ordered a Church-wide celebration for Corpus Christi, and granted indulgences to the faithful if they attended Mass that day. Finally, he asks St. Thomas Aquinas to compose the Office for the feast.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Feasts & Celebrations
May 5 -- Ascension of the Lord.
This solemnity marks the completion of Jesus mission of salvation and his triumphant entry into Heaven. Note: In many dioceses, observance of the Ascension has been moved to the following Sunday.
May 10 -- St. Damien of Molokai (1889).
Born in Belgium in 1840, Joseph de Veuster became Father Damien at the age of 19. He ministered to people with leprosy on the Hawaiian island of Molokai where he built roads, water systems, churches, and coffins. He began each homily with "My dear Lepers," until one day it became "My fellow Lepers." He died of the disease after serving for sixteen years. He is the patron of lepers and outcasts.
May 13 -- Our Lady of Fatima (1917)
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three peasant children near Fatima, Portugal. Mary gave the children three secrets and asked them to pray the Rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners, and for the conversion of Russia.
This solemnity marks the completion of Jesus mission of salvation and his triumphant entry into Heaven. Note: In many dioceses, observance of the Ascension has been moved to the following Sunday.
May 10 -- St. Damien of Molokai (1889).
Born in Belgium in 1840, Joseph de Veuster became Father Damien at the age of 19. He ministered to people with leprosy on the Hawaiian island of Molokai where he built roads, water systems, churches, and coffins. He began each homily with "My dear Lepers," until one day it became "My fellow Lepers." He died of the disease after serving for sixteen years. He is the patron of lepers and outcasts.
May 13 -- Our Lady of Fatima (1917)
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three peasant children near Fatima, Portugal. Mary gave the children three secrets and asked them to pray the Rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners, and for the conversion of Russia.
From Scripture
Luke 9:11b-17, God's generosity
This Gospel illustrates Jesus compassion and generosity. He and his disciples were tired after a long, hard day of preaching. Certainly he would have been entitled to some rest. Yet when the crowds followed him, he cared for them and taught them. The people were tired and hungry, so he asked the disciples to feed them.
Overwhelmed by the numbers, they asked Jesus to send everyone home to get food. It seemed like an impossible task to feed them all.
Instead, Jesus took what little food they had --- five loaves and two fish --- and multiplied it a thousand times. The disciples were awed by Jesus' power. For God, there is no need so great that it can't be met.
We may give God a little time, attention, or service but we cannot "out-give" the Giver. He will take our gift to him and give us something magnificent in return. We see this clearly in the Eucharist. God only asks for an hour of our time once a week. In exchange he gives us himself --- Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity.
This Gospel illustrates Jesus compassion and generosity. He and his disciples were tired after a long, hard day of preaching. Certainly he would have been entitled to some rest. Yet when the crowds followed him, he cared for them and taught them. The people were tired and hungry, so he asked the disciples to feed them.
Overwhelmed by the numbers, they asked Jesus to send everyone home to get food. It seemed like an impossible task to feed them all.
Instead, Jesus took what little food they had --- five loaves and two fish --- and multiplied it a thousand times. The disciples were awed by Jesus' power. For God, there is no need so great that it can't be met.
We may give God a little time, attention, or service but we cannot "out-give" the Giver. He will take our gift to him and give us something magnificent in return. We see this clearly in the Eucharist. God only asks for an hour of our time once a week. In exchange he gives us himself --- Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity.
Mary brings us to the heart of her Son
Jesus so loved his mother that his last thoughts on the Cross were of her. He gave her to us as our own mother, and wants us to honor her. "Since Mary is rightly to be regarded as the way by which we are led to Christ, the person who encounters Mary cannot help but encounter Christ likewise" (Mense Maio, Blessed Pope Paul VI).
For her "yes"
Without fully understanding what God intended, she unhesitatingly agreed to become his mother. Her "yes" made it possible for God to becomehuman and be crucified for our salvation. Following her example means saying, "yes" to whatever God asks.
For her sacrifice.
Wouldn't you be forever grateful to someone who gave up her child so that you and your loved ones might live? Mary loved her amazing child and she experienced unspeakable heartache as he was sacrificed for us. Praying the Rosary regularly reminds us of the life of Jesus and the desire of his Mother to bring us close to his heart.
For her "yes"
Without fully understanding what God intended, she unhesitatingly agreed to become his mother. Her "yes" made it possible for God to becomehuman and be crucified for our salvation. Following her example means saying, "yes" to whatever God asks.
For her sacrifice.
Wouldn't you be forever grateful to someone who gave up her child so that you and your loved ones might live? Mary loved her amazing child and she experienced unspeakable heartache as he was sacrificed for us. Praying the Rosary regularly reminds us of the life of Jesus and the desire of his Mother to bring us close to his heart.
Why Do Catholics Do That ?
Why do Catholics believe in the Trinity?
The Trinity is one of the great, central mysteries of our faith. We believe it because Jesus, who is Truth, revealed it to us.
"Go......make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). The Trinity is one God in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #253). The Three Persons are distinct from one another, yet each is God.
The Trinity is one of the great, central mysteries of our faith. We believe it because Jesus, who is Truth, revealed it to us.
"Go......make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). The Trinity is one God in three Persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #253). The Three Persons are distinct from one another, yet each is God.
Give your prayer life a boost
A rich prayer life is the key to happiness in this life and the next. Enriching our prayer is not always about the prayers we say, however. How we approach our time in prayer can be as important.
"Be still, and know that I am God"
(Psalm 46:11). When we greet a dear friend, we may wave, hug, or say, "hello". When beginning prayer, start by placing yourself in God's presence and greet him as a dearly loved one.
Come as you are.
God is the only one in our lives with whom we can be completely ourselves. We don't need to have special clothing, use flowery language, or fold our hands a certain way. For prayer to work, we just have to bring our whole selves. You will be amazed by what he will do with that.
Take time out.
"Silence is so lacking in this world which is often too noisy, which is not favorable to recollection and listening to the voice of God" (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). Find fifteen minutes you can make silent and place God at the center of your attention.
Don't stop with prayer.
Prayer helps us to learn God's will for us. When we act in communion with his will, it is then that our whole life becomes a prayer in action.
"Be still, and know that I am God"
(Psalm 46:11). When we greet a dear friend, we may wave, hug, or say, "hello". When beginning prayer, start by placing yourself in God's presence and greet him as a dearly loved one.
Come as you are.
God is the only one in our lives with whom we can be completely ourselves. We don't need to have special clothing, use flowery language, or fold our hands a certain way. For prayer to work, we just have to bring our whole selves. You will be amazed by what he will do with that.
Take time out.
"Silence is so lacking in this world which is often too noisy, which is not favorable to recollection and listening to the voice of God" (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). Find fifteen minutes you can make silent and place God at the center of your attention.
Don't stop with prayer.
Prayer helps us to learn God's will for us. When we act in communion with his will, it is then that our whole life becomes a prayer in action.
One Minute Meditations
St. Philip Neri
Born in Florence in 1515, St. Philip Neri was known for his impulsiveness and sense of humor from a young age. Although he was in line to become a succesful businessman, he abandoned his career for a life of prayer and study, spending much of his time giving spiritual direction to the youth. He later founded the Oratorians, where reading, singing, and charitable works were to be practiced. He is remembered for his humor and his joyful love of God.
True Charity
True charity is challenging because it requires patience, St. Therese said, "True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbor's faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues." Think positively about everyone - even those who irriate you.
"True charity consists in doing good to those who do us evil, and in thus winning them over."
St. Alphonsus Ligouri
Born in Florence in 1515, St. Philip Neri was known for his impulsiveness and sense of humor from a young age. Although he was in line to become a succesful businessman, he abandoned his career for a life of prayer and study, spending much of his time giving spiritual direction to the youth. He later founded the Oratorians, where reading, singing, and charitable works were to be practiced. He is remembered for his humor and his joyful love of God.
True Charity
True charity is challenging because it requires patience, St. Therese said, "True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbor's faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues." Think positively about everyone - even those who irriate you.
"True charity consists in doing good to those who do us evil, and in thus winning them over."
St. Alphonsus Ligouri
The Month of May 2016
01 : Save the Rhino Day
02 : Baby Day
03 : World Press Freedom Day
04 : Bird Day
05 : Oyster Day
06 : Military Spouses Day
07 : National Tourism Day
08 : Iris Day
09 : Lost Sock Memorial Day
10 : Clean Up Your Room Day
11 : Twilight Zone Day
12 : Fatigue Syndrome Day
13 : Friday the 13th - The only one in 2016!!
14 : International Migratory Bird Day
15 : Police Officer's Memorial Day
16 : Love a Tree Day
17 : Pack Rat Day
18 : No Dirty Dishes Day
19 : Boy's Club Day
20 : Pick Strawberries Day
21 : National Waiters and Waitresses Day
22 : Buy a Musical Instrument Day
23 : Lucky Penny Day
24 : National Escargot Day
25 : National Wine Day
26 : Sally Ride Day
27 : Sun Screen Day
28 : International Jazz Day
29 : Learn About Composting Day
30 : Water a Flower Day
31 : National Macaroon Day
02 : Baby Day
03 : World Press Freedom Day
04 : Bird Day
05 : Oyster Day
06 : Military Spouses Day
07 : National Tourism Day
08 : Iris Day
09 : Lost Sock Memorial Day
10 : Clean Up Your Room Day
11 : Twilight Zone Day
12 : Fatigue Syndrome Day
13 : Friday the 13th - The only one in 2016!!
14 : International Migratory Bird Day
15 : Police Officer's Memorial Day
16 : Love a Tree Day
17 : Pack Rat Day
18 : No Dirty Dishes Day
19 : Boy's Club Day
20 : Pick Strawberries Day
21 : National Waiters and Waitresses Day
22 : Buy a Musical Instrument Day
23 : Lucky Penny Day
24 : National Escargot Day
25 : National Wine Day
26 : Sally Ride Day
27 : Sun Screen Day
28 : International Jazz Day
29 : Learn About Composting Day
30 : Water a Flower Day
31 : National Macaroon Day
I Remember :
Black & White TV (Under age 45? You won't understand.)
You could hardly see for all the snow, spread the rabbit ears as far as they go!!
"Good Night, David. Good Night, Chet"
My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't seem to get food poisoning.
My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter and I used to eat it raw sometimes.
Our school sandwiches were wrapped in wax paper in a brown paper bag, not in ice packed coolers, but I can't remember getting e.coli.
Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in the lake instead of a pristine pool, no beach closures then.
The term cell phone would have conjured up a phone in a jail cell, and a pager was the school PA system.
You could hardly see for all the snow, spread the rabbit ears as far as they go!!
"Good Night, David. Good Night, Chet"
My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't seem to get food poisoning.
My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter and I used to eat it raw sometimes.
Our school sandwiches were wrapped in wax paper in a brown paper bag, not in ice packed coolers, but I can't remember getting e.coli.
Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in the lake instead of a pristine pool, no beach closures then.
The term cell phone would have conjured up a phone in a jail cell, and a pager was the school PA system.
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