Phaneron

27th Oct 2021

Saw V (2008)

Question: The MPAA rating for this movie lists among its reasons "partial nudity." Am I missing something, or was this reason categorically false? The only thing approaching brief nudity I could spot in this film are the crime scene photos and flashback of Hoffman's slain sister, in which she is wearing a spaghetti strap top, and even then, there's hardly any cleavage.

Phaneron

Answer: Honestly, the only other scene I can think of is the opening scene, where the victim is a man wearing nothing but underwear. I guess that would be the other instance of "partial nudity" in the film. In truth, the MPAA seems to really have it out for horror movies in general (just look at all the terrible stories about the "Friday the 13th" movies being butchered by the MPAA), so they were probably just purposely being over-harsh and considering people in undergarments to be "partial nudity."

TedStixon

27th Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

Savage Land, Strange Heart (2) - S3-E9

Continuity mistake: When Storm is explaining her behavior to Rogue, the communication devices from her chest are missing, owing to her ripping them off a few scenes earlier. Moments later when Rogue is draping a blanket over Storm, the communication devices are suddenly back in place. (00:20:12)

Phaneron

27th Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

26th Oct 2021

Saw III (2006)

Question: Is there an actual drug that could cause someone's heart rate to slow down and muscles to relax for several hours, to the point where they can remain completely still?

Phaneron

Answer: The drugs that anaesthesiologists use for people undergoing surgery (such as IV drugs and inhaled gases) relax muscles to the point that the patient can't move and becomes unconscious. But with monitored sedation (as opposed to general anaesthesia), there can be varying° of drowsiness perhaps with the ability to talk. If you've heard of "anesthesia awareness", this may be a condition close to what you are asking about. Not enough general anesthesia is administered (the amount needed was misjudged or deliberately lowered because of a dangerous situation but hoped to be enough) and the patient becomes aware during surgery but cannot move. General anesthesia typically uses nitrous oxide and variations of ether. Barbiturates/ sedatives/ tranquilizers - even enough alcohol - in varying amounts over time can keep a person largely immobile. (I'm not mentioning any specific drugs).

KeyZOid

25th Oct 2021

American Reunion (2012)

Trivia: If you pause the film when the camera is on the senior wishlist board at the reunion, Michelle's wish is "to improve on all talents flute-related." (01:24:42)

Phaneron

24th Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

24th Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

24th Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

Continuity mistake: When Mother Firefly is in her cell, her hands are shackled with only a few inches of slack between the wrists. However, when she is telling Sheriff Wydell that he's got himself into something he's never getting out of, her hands are suddenly uncuffed, and she extends her arms near her head in a dramatic gesture.

Phaneron

22nd Oct 2021

The Suicide Squad (2021)

Trivia: This is the first James Gunn-directed film that does not feature a voice cameo from Rob Zombie.

Phaneron

22nd Oct 2021

Dexter (2006)

Show generally

Stupidity: Dexter keeps evidence of his murders in his apartment, but never thinks to have any kind of security system such as motion detectors and cameras. This is especially egregious given that 1. The first rule of Dexter's code is to not get caught. 2. Sgt. Doakes broke into Dexter's apartment and found his blood slides, and very nearly used them to prove that Dexter is a serial killer, and 3. Dexter discovered that Stan Liddy bugged his apartment.

Phaneron

21st Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

21st Oct 2021

X-Men (1992)

18th Oct 2021

Dexter (2006)

Are You...? - S7-E1

Plot hole: It's out of character and against his code for Dexter to kill Viktor at the airport. Airports have security cameras everywhere (you can see one on the ceiling when he is wheeling Viktor into the unclaimed baggage storage), and using the unclaimed baggage storage as the kill room is equally unwise, because any airport employee could walk in at anytime and catch him red-handed. Dexter was caught murdering Travis Marshall by Deb just hours before, so if anything, he should be even more cautious.

Phaneron

12th Oct 2021

Grand Theft Auto V

Trivia: Lindsay Lohan filed a lawsuit against Rockstar, alleging that her likeness was used for the character Lacey Jones without her permission. The lawsuit was dismissed.

Phaneron

12th Oct 2021

Goldeneye (1995)

Question: Is there any particular reason why Jack Wade asks Bond if he likes gardening, or is it just random filler dialogue?

Phaneron

Answer: It's a reference to the rose tattoo he showed Bond moments prior.

8th Oct 2021

Dexter (2006)

7th Oct 2021

After.Life (2009)

4th Oct 2021

Vice (2018)

28th Sep 2021

Boy Meets World (1993)

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