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PopWatch HeadScratcher No. 92

Jan 23, 2008, 05:17 PM | by Christine Fenno

Categories: Film, HeadScratcher

Slither_l Here's something we haven't done in a while: a PopWatch HeadScratcher:

What do these five movies have in common?

1983's The Big Chill (with Glenn Close and Kevin Kline)
1989's Shag (with Phoebe Cates and Bridget Fonda)
1993's Rich in Love (with Ethan Hawke and Alfre Woodard)
2003's Radio (with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris)
2006's Slither (with Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks, pictured)

It's not our primary objective to delay gratification on this one, so... the answer is after the jump. In the comments section, feel free to nominate other films which belong on this particular list, even candidates that only partially qualify. Enough hints. Good luck!

HeadScratcher answer: All these films are set in the great state of South Carolina, site of this week's presidential primaries. Oh, and if you want us to continue to bring back HeadScratchers — or, if you don't — let us know; your vote counts.

sdr Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 11:48 AM EST

i love shag! it is my ultimate girly guilty pleasure movie!

mrcr Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST

I'd forgotten about HeadScratchers and now I realize how much I miss them. Yes, bring them back!!

pk Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:40 AM EST

Sleeping with the Enemy was shot in SC, not sure if they said it was SC in the movie, though. Who's Your Caddy and That Darn Cat were also shot there.

I'm gay for Tina Fey Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 10:27 AM EST

Oh headscratchers, where oh where have you been? Don't EVER leave me again!

Dave Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 09:59 AM EST

"Conrack" with Jon Voight...and Rhett Butler was from Charleston!

Christa Thu, Jan 24, 2008 at 09:34 AM EST

Just wanted to say thank you for the Nathan Fillion photo. PopWatch should be mandated to include at least one Nathan pic each day.

Katy Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 10:42 PM EST

Bring back the Headscratchers! I didn't realize how much I missed them till today.

Jakeem Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 10:18 PM EST

And let's not forget the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment's suicide mission at Fort Wagner in "Glory"!

Jakeem Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 10:09 PM EST

How about "The Great Santini," which was set in Beaufort, SC?

Jane Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 10:05 PM EST

Isn't there a movie by novelist Pat Conroy about his college years at the Citadel? That's in SC, right? I think it's The Lords of Discipline.

donner Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:59 PM EST

I love the Headscratchers...please make them a weekly entry like the Must List...this is more fun!!

Beachie841 Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:53 PM EST

Oh, the much beloved and mucho be-deviling Headscratcher is back! Yippee! How about "Bastard out of Carolina"?

skye Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:45 PM EST

Headscratchers seem pretty cool. It made me stop to click and read more

Sarah Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:15 PM EST

Bring them back and give us the weekend again to figure them out.

gunga Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 09:03 PM EST

btw, yearout, "The Patriot" also starred the late Heath Ledger.

Denise Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 08:40 PM EST

Prince of Tides, right?

banan Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 07:42 PM EST

Oh Headscratchers - where have you been?
Bring 'em back.

Patrick A. Yearout Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 07:00 PM EST

Please, please bring back the Headscratchers! They were my favorite part of the weekend.
And I'd like to add "The Patriot" (2000), with Mel Gibson to your list of films set in South Carolina.

Cece Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:44 PM EST

Bring 'em back just for the sheer joy of getting a shout out when you answer cleverly.

phil Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:23 PM EST

bring em back!

Martha Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:22 PM EST

Yes, please - bring back the HeadScratchers! I'm terrible at them, but enjoy them nonetheless.
Wasn't "The Notebook" set in South Carolina? Or was that NC?

ash Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:08 PM EST

bring them back!!

Devin Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 06:01 PM EST

Bring 'em back! It made my day to see my name listed on the site... even though that was not a frequent occurence.

Molly Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 05:57 PM EST

I'm not very good at the HeadScratchers, but I'm all for anything that puts more pictures of Nathan Fillion on PopWatch :)

Joan Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 05:43 PM EST

Yes, do bring the HeadScratchers back. I may not have known this one but I'm bound to know one eventually!

Cara Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 05:38 PM EST

Absolutely bring them back. I can never get them, and they usually bother me for days, but it gives me something to think about in American Lit :)

Pamela Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 05:38 PM EST

Yes, do bring back Headscratchers - even though I usually end up cheating by visiting IMDB.com! And by my headscratcher count (checking back in your archives), shouldn't this be No. 93?

Also, thanks for the Nathan Fillion photo accompaniment - yum.

Kate Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 05:32 PM EST

I have missed the Head Scratchers...I used to be really good at the music themed ones so I'm all for bringing those back. :)

charlotte in vancouver Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at 05:27 PM EST

i was going to say they all made me cry LOL except that ethan hawke one, i didn't see. and yep i love trivia games.

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