![]() ![]() 7, 2020, ABC aired the first episode of a series called, "Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time," in which the three highest earners-Holzhauer, Jennings, and Brad Rutter-competed for $1 million. There has been debate about the true "Jeopardy!" G.O.A.T., and clearly the show's producers listened to their most loyal fans who wanted to see this play out. These might not reflect the total amount each contestant has won on the show as "Jeopardy!" omitted consolation prize money, money won for charities, and the monetary amount of a car from their calculations. Using the show's Contestant Hall of Fame, Stacker ranked the 25 biggest "Jeopardy!" winners of all time by their total earnings on the show, including their winnings from various tournaments. Many, but not all, of the show's most successful contestants have borrowed the strategy since then. ![]() The "Forrest Bounce" involves sticking to high-value clues and looking for Daily Doubles, which allow contestants to quickly rack up more points while confusing their opponents. It turns out Holzhauer's abilities relate back to a strategy first pioneered by contestant Chuck Forrest in 1985. Holzhauer's successes also brought new attention to "Jeopardy!" game theory, a subfield in which academics and fans of the show alike try to determine the best way to play this decades-old primetime staple. James Holzhauer brought media attention (and a huge ratings bump to the decades-old quiz show) when he seemed poised to break Ken Jennings' 2004 record Holzhauer fell short when his astonishing, 32-game "Jeopardy!" winning streak ended June 3. Perhaps that's why when contestants do extremely well, people tend to notice and wonder how they do it. That doesn't mean the show is easy in fact, Griffin refused to dumb it down for viewers. The show's decades on the air and dozens of awards beg to differ. The show almost didn't make it to air because studio executives complained it was too difficult and that people at home wouldn't want to watch if they didn't know the answer. Inspired by his wife, aspiring game show producer Merv Griffin created a game where you gave contestants the answer-then, they had to give you a question. When truly stupid comedies are abundant (usually ones about young men smoking pot and trying to get laid), its refreshing to see a film that dares to be wildly different in true punk rock fashion."Jeopardy!" was born as an answer to the game show scandals of the 1950s, when some of the most popular shows of the era were rigged by producers. ![]() Let me say that you owe it to yourself to check it out. Its opened ended and while I know that can infuriate people looking for closure (and worse, a message) its the truth about this shocking and original film. Now is the film an indictment of a crazed society and its shiftless youth or is it a nihilistic celebration of recklessness and mental illness? Even after watching it as many times as I have, I'm not sure I can come to any stunning conclusion. Certain professions like security guard seem to attract nutballs, guys who dream of a police badge and a gun yet have to settle for chasing off skateboarders from the mall parking lot while carrying mace and at most a tazer. It is a boring, stultifying environment where banality is seen as the highest good and crass consumerism is the almighty God. The mall seems like the perfect metaphor for what has happened to American society. On a serious note, there are a lot of young men who cannot fit into society and find a deeper purpose for living. The film has dream elements where he comes close to realizing his over the top ambitions only to be smacked in the face by societal regulations. ![]() At any rate, I love this movie and own a copy (if that says anything) Why you ask? Well, for one thing this is a great movie about a delusional man with bipolar disorder. Despite that, there are also scenes that are moving and true to life which make this more than just some exercise in shoddy exploitation. In fact, I would say if you're not offended in certain scenes, then there may be actually something wrong with you. All you people giving it one, two star reviews.really? Are you that masochistic that you have to write a dissertation on something you hate? This is a great movie that knocks you on your ass with its dark humor and is indeed offensive. I've watched this film almost half a dozen times so I guess I am part of the Observe and Report cult. ![]()
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