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How do they film the mirror scenes in movies?

To what extent are child actors exposed to the violent aspects of the movie they perform in?

What caused and ended the time loop in Groundhog Day?

What's the difference between "and" and "&" in movie credits?

Why does the talk show host always sit on the right?

How did Marty McFly and “Doc” Brown first meet?

Why didn't silent movies have subtitles?

Why do movies still have credits?

Why are the Simpsons yellow?

Why the greenish tint in the Matrix trilogy?

How accurate is this computer hardware in the movie Wall Street?

What really happened in Memento?

Do Sheldon's equations reflect real math/physics research?

Is it true that none of the cast knew what to expect in the famous "chestburster scene" in Alien?

Are there any indications why Roddenberry chose to make Star Trek a "battleship universe"?

Why all the fancy technology in most movies?

Switch in The Matrix - Two Actors?

How is this practical and very old scene shot?

Why does Darth Vader not use the Force to prevent Luke from falling?

Why does Trinity's kiss revive Neo in The Matrix?

First example of "ringing in ears" sound design?

Use Force Lightning can Yoda?

Why do mouse cursors never align with actors' hand movements (or always move perfectly straight)?

The most roles played by the same actor in a movie?

Why do people repeatedly hit the phone hook switch when disconnected?

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Game Over, Man...Game Over! - What's the source?

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Why is the movie titled "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"?