Inanimate objects used in film or tv productions to propel the storyline or that help to define a character by association.
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Beverly Hills cop 2… Romy and Michelle high school reunion [closed]
What car is Eddie Murphy (axle foley) driving in Beverly Hills? The convertible one. What car is romy and Michelle taking to their reunion?
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Breaking a whiskey glass with your bare hands: how would this have been done?
In Broken City, there's a scene where the character, Jack Valliant, breaks his whiskey glass by squeezing it with his bare hands. I'd first like to know if this is actually physically possible. ...
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Why choose an Aztek?
In Breaking Bad, one of the iconic items is Walt's original car, the Pontiac Aztek. It is featured a lot in the series and can be argued as a slight companion to Walt, accompanying him on his journey ...
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What is the story behind Robert Langdon's Mickey Mouse watch?
In Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code, movies, the character Robert Langdon(Tom Hanks) wears a Mickey Mouse watch and when somebody asks about it he never answers(or did i miss it?). The watch ...
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Why do they sometimes not use a real operating system in films?
Why is it that sometimes TV shows and movies use real operating systems (ie: Windows, Mac OS or Linux) and computers but then sometimes hide the logos or use a fake OS with an unrealistic GUI?
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What is this device in Iron Man 2? [closed]
In Iron Man 2, there is a device on Pepper's desk in her office room. What is the name of this device? Is this device has a special name? (right of the flowers)
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Is it really Steve McQueen's car?
In the movie Tower Heist, it was said a specific car belonging to Arthur Shaw is Steve McQueen's car. Now herein lies my doubt. Is it really his car? Can anybody provide any reference?!
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Hebrew newspaper in Laurel & Hardy's Blotto?
In the Laurel & Hardy movie (or episode, if you will) Blotto (1930), in the first scene, Stan is reading a hebrew newspaper.
So I was wondering, why a hebrew newspaper? Is there any reason and ...
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Are fictional trademarks or brand names used in movies and TV legally held?
I saw this article and it got me thinking about fictional brands we see in movies and TV.
Are they actually applicable trademarks?
Meaning are they registered and legally upheld or could anyone ...
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What is the purpose or meaning behind the Hot Rod in the Iron Man series?
In several scenes in both Iron Man 1 & 2, we see several references and scenes to Hot Rods throughout both movies.
Whether it be the screen savers on the computers, Tony constantly working on ...
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Who's on the cover of this issue of Playgirl in 30 Rock?
This still is from 30 Rock season 3 episode #14, "The Funcooker":
30 Rock is known for its attention to detail and its endless pursuit of even minor jokes and sight gags, so I am willing to bet ...
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What is Kevin from?
In Cabin in the Woods there is a board with a list of monsters on it.
between Deadites and Mummy in the lower left there is Kevin. I am Kevin. I would like to know what monster reference this is ...
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Why do so many movies & TV shows feature recognizable, un-branded or re-branded products?
I've particularly noticed this in the past with cars in movies & TV shows. A car will quite obviously be of a certain make and/or model, identifiable by certain body features, but it will have ...
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Is the Stay Puft brand brought into any other films?
Many directors or writers keep using brands in other movies they make.
Such examples include Abrams with the Slusho brand and Tarantino Red Apple cigarettes. Also many brands are used only in ...
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What were the sea shells for in Demolition Man?
The three shells used in the toilets even confused poor ol' Sylvester, how were they used?
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What is the significance of the cigarette in 'Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia'?
Mycroft Holmes, gives a cigarette to Sherlock and says "Merry Christmas". Then in the following scene, Dr. Watson asks Mycroft if he gave the cigarette to Sherlock. So, it seems to me that the ...
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What purple items have Samuel Jackson's characters had?
Samuel Jackson's (Mace Windu's) purple lightsaber was supposedly at his behest because that's his favorite color. Are there other conspicuously-purple items that Jackson's characters have had?
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How are injections given without injuring actors?
In the movie Contagion , Jennifer Ehle's character is shown giving herself an injection.
This got me wondering. Are the injections they perform on-screen real? Do needles actually penetrate the skin ...
