Trivia: When Ivan Korshunov gives his thumbprint for a background check, it shows his birthday as 3/21/58. This is Gary Oldman's birthday.
Cubs Fan
29th Dec 2005
Air Force One (1997)
22nd Dec 2005
24 (2001)
18th Dec 2005
24 (2001)
14th Dec 2005
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Trivia: The late Richard Pryor, who helped write the screenplay, was originally supposed to play Bart. However, his controversial stand-up comedy routines made it difficult to secure financing. Cleavon Little was eventually cast in Pryor's place.
12th Dec 2005
General questions
11th Dec 2005
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
7th Dec 2005
The Last Waltz (1978)
Question: Why did Martin Scorsese wait two years to release the film?
Chosen answer: The show was recorded on Thanksgiving, 1976. The movie was released April 26, 1978, 17 months later closer to 1.5 years. The movie was not just the straight footage of the one concert, it includes various interviews, studio sessions, etc. filmed at different times. It had to be edited, produced, distribution had to be arranged. Then a release date was picked probably based on some marketing scheme - what other movies were being released around that time, etc. 17 months is not at all an unusual delay for this process.
6th Dec 2005
Law & Order (1990)
The Torrents of Greed (1) - S1-E15
Question: How exactly was Stone set up by the Masucci family?
Chosen answer: Going from memory: Stone gave a nice deal to the star witness against Masucci. He gave some deal to Beigel, the brother-in-law. The witness lied under oath: he was in the hospital and could have never heard the conversation he claimed he did. There was a mistrial declared, jeopardy had attached (Masucci could not be retried for the same crime) and Stone was bound by the deal he gave Biegel, and to the witness. Everyone won, except Stone. The testimony was planned.
6th Dec 2005
Law & Order (1990)
29th Nov 2005
Star Wars (1977)
Trivia: Before signing on as the film's sound designer, Ben Burtt auditioned for the role of Luke Skywalker.
17th Nov 2005
General questions
Is there a difference between a "featuring" credit and an "introducing" credit? If so, what is it?
Chosen answer: "Introducing" means that this is the actor's first role, or sometimes their first credited major role, i.e. not "3rd Dancing Guy". "Featuring" can mean several things. For example, an actor may have negotiated this into their contract so that their name stands out more in the credits or to point out a major player in a less than major part.
3rd Nov 2005
Manhunter (1986)
Continuity mistake: In the original theatrical version, Graham shoots six rounds at Dollarhyde from a gun that holds five rounds. [In the Director's Cut, one of the shots has been edited out. However, this is still valid for other prints of the film.]
2nd Nov 2005
Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
Trivia: The interior used for Joe and Kenneth's flat was the flat in Islington where Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell actually lived.
10th Oct 2005
Heat (1995)
21st Sep 2005
Star Trek (1966)
21st Sep 2005
JFK (1991)
Other mistake: In the ending credits, Gary Carter is listed twice.
9th Sep 2005
Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)
Trivia: For the scene in which Jonathan drives a stake into Lucy's heart, Steven Weber's reactions to getting doused in blood are real. For this particular sequence, Mel Brooks did not tell him what was going to happen.
9th Sep 2005
Quiz Show (1994)
Trivia: In the film, Herb Stempel loses to Charles Van Doren by incorrectly answering On the Waterfront as the 1955 Best Picture winner. While this was one of the questions asked, it was not the question Stempel lost on.
5th Sep 2005
Manhunter (1986)
Factual error: Dr. Lecktor's cell has the hinges on the inside of the cell. They should be on the outside so Lecktor can't compromise them.
31st Aug 2005
The Punisher (1989)
Question: Why is Frank Castle's hideout in the sewers?
Answer: With how many criminals Frank has killed, many of them would definitely want revenge. By hiding in the sewers, there's less chance of him or his hideout being discovered. If Frank lived anywhere above ground, his enemies would be able to find him more quickly and kill him.
Chosen answer: Because of the stink and water, it would be impossible for police dogs to track him. The sewers are also good for quick retreat and hiding.
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Chosen answer: At the very first Academy Awards (1927/28) "Wings" won Outstanding Picture and the Directing awards went to "Two Arabian Nights" and "7th Heaven" (one for "best direction" one for "best comedy direction"). In fact it wasn't until the 3rd year that "All Quiet on the Western Front" won both. So far the awards have gone to different pictures 19 times.
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