The big thread of movie trivia.
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Some good stuff. Love the ones about what other actors were up for a part. Hard to believe some classic movies with another actor/actress.
I for one just want to point out that Stargate is listed in this thread, and thus by default it's full of win.
True Lies (1994)
Gladiator (2000)
Training Day (2001)
Goodfellas (1990)
The Grey (2011)
Taken 2 (2012)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
American History X (199
Judge Dredd (1995)
Dredd (2012)
Schindler's List (1993)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Mystic River (2003)
Seriously this scene is heartwrenching, watch it on youtube:
Saving Private Ryan (199
Gran Torino (200
The Truman Show (199
There's Something About Mary (199
The Machinist (2004)
Source Michael Ironside's reddit AMA. Check it out if you have free time, he's a really down to earth guy and has a lot of interesting stories.
Se7en (1995)
Before you say anything or get all furious in the comments: I'm sorry for spoiling the twist of a 19 year old movie.
The Road (2009)
Tron Legacy (2010)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Mystic River (2003)
Seriously this scene is heartwrenching, watch it on youtube:
Saving Private Ryan (199
Gran Torino (200
The Truman Show (199
There's Something About Mary (199
The Machinist (2004)
Source Michael Ironside's reddit AMA. Check it out if you have free time, he's a really down to earth guy and has a lot of interesting stories.
Se7en (1995)
Before you say anything or get all furious in the comments: I'm sorry for spoiling the twist of a 19 year old movie.
The Road (2009)
Tron Legacy (2010)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Battlefield Earth (2000)
John Carter (2012)
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Green Lantern (2011)
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
After Earth (2013)
The Last Airbender (2010)
The Lone Ranger (2013)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
47 Ronin (2013)
Battlefield Earth (2000)
John Carter (2012)
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Green Lantern (2011)
Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
After Earth (2013)
The Last Airbender (2010)
The Lone Ranger (2013)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
47 Ronin (2013)
Judge Lex: 1 Million credits Ma-Ma: 1 Million?. Judge Lex: You have a problem with a judge, do you know who he is? Ma-Ma: No. Judge Lex: I do. 1 Million Tell me that isn't badass!
1. The fruit on Einhorn's desk in Ace Ventura
SPOILER ALERT: Einhorn is Finkle. Finkle is Einhorn. Einhorn... is a man.
2. The adorable Pac-Man in Tron
It wasn't until Wreck-It-Ralph that "game cameos in movies about being in games" reached these same dizzying heights
3. The ironic wardrobe choice in Happy Gilmore
There it is, folks. The only subtle thing in an Adam Sandler movie.
4. The fore-shadowed Catwoman in Batman Returns
If it's a Tim Burton movie, then none of the visuals are an accident.
5. It turns out "that man is playing Galaga" for a good reason in The Avengers
Tony makes fun of a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent for playing the Namco classic, but it turns out that blowing up a bug-like alien mothership was the actual point of the entire movie. Well played, Mr. Whedon.
6. This hidden American Flag in Avatar
If you didn't realize that James Cameron's movie was an allegory, you'd probably be better watching M. Night Shyamalan's Avatar instead.
7. Disney covering its bases in the credits to Frozen
... and that's how Disney gained the love of both SJWs and MRAs in a single movie.
8. Two wizards getting it on in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry gets the magical "Marauder's Map" to see the location/footsteps of everyone inside Hogwarts, so what is the meaning behind these two interlocked footsie-players in the film's credits?
9. A whole bunch of mutants in Stryker's computer in X2
When Mystique hacks into the files of William Stryker, the names of several famous mutants can be seen including Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man), Remy LeBeau (Gambit) and the cloyingly vague Maximoff (2) are referencing the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, the legally dubious characters who are claimed by both Marvel Studios and 20th Century Fox.
10. The Bride's epic footwear in Kill Bill Vol. 1
Why wear a pair of f*** Me Boots when you can kick ass in a pair of f*** U Sneakers?
11. The "red dress" scene has multiple sets of twins in The Matrix
This scene takes place in a training simulation, not the Matrix itself. To sell the idea that we're inside a lazier/dumbed-down program, the Wachowskis cast multiple sets of identical twins along with other similarly-dressed dopplegangers, the effect was intended to create this feeling of an entire world built via copy-and-paste. Tip: Find two bald guys in the bottom of this screencap, then try and find the other matching pairs scattered throughout.
12. Nite-Owl saving the Wayne family in the opening to Watchmen
If the "Gotham Opera House" was too inconclusive, the actual Batman posters are there on the right.
13. Dr. Grants belt buckle has two female ends in the beginning of Jurassic Park
If you remember, the scientists controlled the dinosaurs' breeding by only cloning females...
... but life finds a way.
14. The streets of Paris are paved with croissants in Team America: World Police
Finding new jokes in one of our favorite movies? f*** Yeah!
15. Bruce Wayne's real-life Batmobile in The Dark Knight
... and Lamborghini is Italian for "something I will never afford because I'm a blogger".
SPOILER ALERT: Einhorn is Finkle. Finkle is Einhorn. Einhorn... is a man.
2. The adorable Pac-Man in Tron
It wasn't until Wreck-It-Ralph that "game cameos in movies about being in games" reached these same dizzying heights
3. The ironic wardrobe choice in Happy Gilmore
There it is, folks. The only subtle thing in an Adam Sandler movie.
4. The fore-shadowed Catwoman in Batman Returns
If it's a Tim Burton movie, then none of the visuals are an accident.
5. It turns out "that man is playing Galaga" for a good reason in The Avengers
Tony makes fun of a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent for playing the Namco classic, but it turns out that blowing up a bug-like alien mothership was the actual point of the entire movie. Well played, Mr. Whedon.
6. This hidden American Flag in Avatar
If you didn't realize that James Cameron's movie was an allegory, you'd probably be better watching M. Night Shyamalan's Avatar instead.
7. Disney covering its bases in the credits to Frozen
... and that's how Disney gained the love of both SJWs and MRAs in a single movie.
8. Two wizards getting it on in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry gets the magical "Marauder's Map" to see the location/footsteps of everyone inside Hogwarts, so what is the meaning behind these two interlocked footsie-players in the film's credits?
9. A whole bunch of mutants in Stryker's computer in X2
When Mystique hacks into the files of William Stryker, the names of several famous mutants can be seen including Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man), Remy LeBeau (Gambit) and the cloyingly vague Maximoff (2) are referencing the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, the legally dubious characters who are claimed by both Marvel Studios and 20th Century Fox.
10. The Bride's epic footwear in Kill Bill Vol. 1
Why wear a pair of f*** Me Boots when you can kick ass in a pair of f*** U Sneakers?
11. The "red dress" scene has multiple sets of twins in The Matrix
This scene takes place in a training simulation, not the Matrix itself. To sell the idea that we're inside a lazier/dumbed-down program, the Wachowskis cast multiple sets of identical twins along with other similarly-dressed dopplegangers, the effect was intended to create this feeling of an entire world built via copy-and-paste. Tip: Find two bald guys in the bottom of this screencap, then try and find the other matching pairs scattered throughout.
12. Nite-Owl saving the Wayne family in the opening to Watchmen
If the "Gotham Opera House" was too inconclusive, the actual Batman posters are there on the right.
13. Dr. Grants belt buckle has two female ends in the beginning of Jurassic Park
If you remember, the scientists controlled the dinosaurs' breeding by only cloning females...
... but life finds a way.
14. The streets of Paris are paved with croissants in Team America: World Police
Finding new jokes in one of our favorite movies? f*** Yeah!
15. Bruce Wayne's real-life Batmobile in The Dark Knight
... and Lamborghini is Italian for "something I will never afford because I'm a blogger".
Fight Club
In the Fight Club scene where Tyler Durden is giving the "we were all raised to believe that one day we would be millionaires and movie gods and rock stars", he says "Rock Stars" directly to Angel Face played by Jared Leto. Leto formed 30 Seconds to Mars the year prior to the movie being made. 30 Seconds to Mars has since had a Platinum album.
The Silence of the Lambs
The FBI provided full cooperation in the movie "The Silence of the Lambs". It is reported that this was because they felt it would encourage more females to join the agency.
Predator
When Arnold throws the machete at an enemy and pins him to a wall, he says "Stick around". This was ad-libbed by arnold
Edward Scissorhands
Vincent Price's role as "The inventor" was specifically written for him. His last scene in the movie is his death, and this death scene was his last film performance before he died.
Aliens
The crew of Aliens placed a balloon hooked up to an air pipe where Sigourney's butt would rest on the power loader. They then inflated the balloon to make Sigourney think the man inside the power loader suit behind her was getting aroused.
A Knights Tale
When Chaucer (Paul Bettany) acts as herald after the sword duel, nobody in the crowd reacted to the announcement because they were all Czech extras and did not understand English. The loud prompt by Mark Addy was what tipped off the extras to start cheering. This was all left in the final cut.
The Shining
Every scene where Jack talks to a ghost, there is a mirror, except for the food locker scene, but he talks to the ghost Grady through a shiny metal door.
Event Horizon
The rotating corridor that separates the Gravity Drive from the rest of the ship represents the 9 circles of hell. The Gravity Drive represents hell its self.
In the Fight Club scene where Tyler Durden is giving the "we were all raised to believe that one day we would be millionaires and movie gods and rock stars", he says "Rock Stars" directly to Angel Face played by Jared Leto. Leto formed 30 Seconds to Mars the year prior to the movie being made. 30 Seconds to Mars has since had a Platinum album.
The Silence of the Lambs
The FBI provided full cooperation in the movie "The Silence of the Lambs". It is reported that this was because they felt it would encourage more females to join the agency.
Predator
When Arnold throws the machete at an enemy and pins him to a wall, he says "Stick around". This was ad-libbed by arnold
Edward Scissorhands
Vincent Price's role as "The inventor" was specifically written for him. His last scene in the movie is his death, and this death scene was his last film performance before he died.
Aliens
The crew of Aliens placed a balloon hooked up to an air pipe where Sigourney's butt would rest on the power loader. They then inflated the balloon to make Sigourney think the man inside the power loader suit behind her was getting aroused.
A Knights Tale
When Chaucer (Paul Bettany) acts as herald after the sword duel, nobody in the crowd reacted to the announcement because they were all Czech extras and did not understand English. The loud prompt by Mark Addy was what tipped off the extras to start cheering. This was all left in the final cut.
The Shining
Every scene where Jack talks to a ghost, there is a mirror, except for the food locker scene, but he talks to the ghost Grady through a shiny metal door.
Event Horizon
The rotating corridor that separates the Gravity Drive from the rest of the ship represents the 9 circles of hell. The Gravity Drive represents hell its self.
The Number 23
Jim Carrey was paid exactly $23 million to act in the movie, and it was Joel Shumacher's 23rd movie he had directed.
The Warriors
Film trucks were "protected" by a real New York gang called "The Mongrels". This protection cost $500 a day.
Blade Runner
In scene where a snake scale is looked at under an electron microscope, it is actually a marijuana bud.
The Goonies
The pirate ship was real. After filming, the ship was offered for free to anyone who would take it, but nobody wanted it. The ship was scrapped.
The Road
Of all the cast characters, only 1 actually has a name. The old man who refers to himself as Ely.
The Terminator
O.J. Simpson was considered for the Terminator. Producers opted for Arnold because they felt O.J. was too nice to depict a cold blooded killer.
The Crucible
Daniel Day-Lewis did not bathe or shower from the beginning of filming to wrap. He lived in the set's replica village without electricity or running water and built his characters on set house.
The Descent
The appearance of "the creatures" was kept a secret from the cast members until the first scene they encounter one. The actresses were genuinely scared.
Sling Blade
Billy Bob Thorton put broken glass into his shoes to make his walk more awkward and consistent.
Jim Carrey was paid exactly $23 million to act in the movie, and it was Joel Shumacher's 23rd movie he had directed.
The Warriors
Film trucks were "protected" by a real New York gang called "The Mongrels". This protection cost $500 a day.
Blade Runner
In scene where a snake scale is looked at under an electron microscope, it is actually a marijuana bud.
The Goonies
The pirate ship was real. After filming, the ship was offered for free to anyone who would take it, but nobody wanted it. The ship was scrapped.
The Road
Of all the cast characters, only 1 actually has a name. The old man who refers to himself as Ely.
The Terminator
O.J. Simpson was considered for the Terminator. Producers opted for Arnold because they felt O.J. was too nice to depict a cold blooded killer.
The Crucible
Daniel Day-Lewis did not bathe or shower from the beginning of filming to wrap. He lived in the set's replica village without electricity or running water and built his characters on set house.
The Descent
The appearance of "the creatures" was kept a secret from the cast members until the first scene they encounter one. The actresses were genuinely scared.
Sling Blade
Billy Bob Thorton put broken glass into his shoes to make his walk more awkward and consistent.
Gattaca
When the film was first released, as part of a marketing campaign, fake advertisements were made saying you could have your children genetically engineered. Thousands of people called in wanting to have this done.
Braveheart
Often cited as the least accurate historical epic of all time.
Back to the Future
When Marty and his band are being judged at the auditions, the judge who stands up and says "You're just too darn loud" is Huey Lewis. Lewis wrote the main songs "The Power of Love" and "Back in time". The song Marty and his band are playing is a re-imagined version of "The Power of Love".
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
The inscription on the Mirror of Erised says: "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi". This is "I show not your face but your heart's desire." backwards. **Personally, I read the books first, then saw the movie, but acknowledge that not all people have read the books http://imgur.com/VSAR0n1
Jurassic park
Dr. Grant fashioning a functioning seat belt from two "female" end portions of seat belts directly foreshadows the all female dinosaurs suddenly able to breed. Life finds a way.
Interview with the Vampire
Actors who played Vampires hung upside down for up to 30 min in order to get the blood vessels in their face to bulge. Makeup artists would then trace them to get the translucent skin look.
Forrest Gump
According to Tom Hanks, when he is talking at the anti Vietnam rally in Washington and the microphone is unplugged, he says "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that.".
The Neverending Story
You can ride on Falcor's back on location at the Bavaria Filmplatz in Munich, Germany.
When the film was first released, as part of a marketing campaign, fake advertisements were made saying you could have your children genetically engineered. Thousands of people called in wanting to have this done.
Braveheart
Often cited as the least accurate historical epic of all time.
Back to the Future
When Marty and his band are being judged at the auditions, the judge who stands up and says "You're just too darn loud" is Huey Lewis. Lewis wrote the main songs "The Power of Love" and "Back in time". The song Marty and his band are playing is a re-imagined version of "The Power of Love".
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
The inscription on the Mirror of Erised says: "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi". This is "I show not your face but your heart's desire." backwards. **Personally, I read the books first, then saw the movie, but acknowledge that not all people have read the books http://imgur.com/VSAR0n1
Jurassic park
Dr. Grant fashioning a functioning seat belt from two "female" end portions of seat belts directly foreshadows the all female dinosaurs suddenly able to breed. Life finds a way.
Interview with the Vampire
Actors who played Vampires hung upside down for up to 30 min in order to get the blood vessels in their face to bulge. Makeup artists would then trace them to get the translucent skin look.
Forrest Gump
According to Tom Hanks, when he is talking at the anti Vietnam rally in Washington and the microphone is unplugged, he says "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that.".
The Neverending Story
You can ride on Falcor's back on location at the Bavaria Filmplatz in Munich, Germany.
The Shining, 1980 Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd
Donnie Darko, 2001 Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore
The Sixth Sense, 1999 Starring Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel OSment
The Omen, 2006 Starring Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
The Lost Boys, 1987 Starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland and both Coreys
Donnie Darko, 2001 Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore
The Sixth Sense, 1999 Starring Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel OSment
The Omen, 2006 Starring Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
The Lost Boys, 1987 Starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland and both Coreys