Question: A few times in the movie, you can see Illinois license plates. Is Gotham supposed to be in Illinois?
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6th Jul 2005
Batman Begins (2005)
Answer: Actually in the DC universe, Gotham is meant to represent an over-the-top version of Chicago. Metropolis is the New York stand in.
Answer: Gotham is understood to be NYC on steroids and/or acid.
Answer: It is a mistake, Gotham City is canonically in New Jersey. It's a short distance from Metropolis.
True of the comics, but the Christopher Nolan Batman films are their own self-contained universe.
6th Jul 2005
Aladdin (1992)
13th Jun 2005
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Question: In the opening Omaha beach scene, we see soldiers being mowed down as soon as they leave the LCVP's. Was this really the case in 1944? Were the bunkers really that close to to the shoreline?
Answer: Yes, this was the case unfortunately. Many soldiers lost there lives before exiting the boats. Several Normandy survivors say that the scene was the best interpretation of what actually happened on that day.
13th Jun 2005
Happy Gilmore (1996)
1st Jun 2005
General questions
What is the film with the most sequels/prequels spawned from it?
Chosen answer: My best guess would have to be either the James Bond 007 series (22 films currently with a 23rd on the way) or the Friday the 13th series (11 parts including Freddy vs Jason). In terms of "pure" sequels, Star Trek currently stands at 10 films.
30th Apr 2005
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Question: Why does Terry Benedict call Rusty by the name of Robert Charles Ryan, is that his real name? Or who is this Robert Charles Ryan?
Answer: Yes, that is his real name. Rusty is just a nickname or short for his whole name.
30th Apr 2005
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Question: How did Toulour know the security code to the warehouse where Ocean stored the stolen paintings?
Answer: It was mentioned that he had them under surveillance the entire time. Safe to assume he was always aware of where his paintings were. But taking them back early on would have ruined the con he was trying to pull off on Ocean's crew.
Answer: I always assumed it was because Ocean had broken into Toulour's own vault to give them back. Yet another time Ocean outfoxed him.
Answer: Toulour is a master thief so he manipulated his way into gaining access to the warehouse.
Answer: I think that the vault belonged to Le Marc, now the Night Fox knows the entire thing was a setup by Le Marc capitalizing on the Fox's arrogance. Le Marc exploits everyone to regain the egg and his daughter, not to mention get Rusty out of trouble for his daughter's sake and teach his protégé a lesson in humility.
29th Apr 2005
Batman (1989)
Question: Could anybody explain me how did they turn Jack Nicholson into the Joker? I know it's just make up, but how did they made that Joker smile?
Answer: His smile is natural but the depressions in his face were made using fake skin and makeup.
6th Apr 2005
Sin City (2005)
Question: Who was the man that was with the woman in the red dress, and why did he kill her?
Answer: Josh Hartnett is known as 'The Man' and is a professional hitman. He killed the woman in the red dress because she hired him to do so, which is why he said 'I won't know what she's running from' and 'I'll cash her check in the morning.'
6th Apr 2005
Sin City (2005)
5th Apr 2005
Sin City (2005)
Question: Which scene was the one Quentin Tarantino directed? Please don't mention actors because I'm lousy with names. Which part exactly was it?
Answer: Quentin Tarantino directed the scene where Dwight was having a conversation with Jackie-Boy's head.
15th Mar 2005
Daredevil (2003)
Question: Since Matt Murdock is blind, how did he get his Daredevil costume?
Answer: More than likely, the priest has been helping him.
Why would the priest help Matt? When Matt talks to the priest, the priest seems a bit angry at him for what he does.
5th Feb 2005
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Question: Who is the woman on the bike that rides up and meets Uncle Rico toward the end of the movie? Is she Tammy, his previously mentioned girlfriend? If so, what is the significance of this scene and why is this her only part?
Answer: It is his girlfriend. He doesn't mention ever having been married and instead said that he broke up with his girlfriend.
Answer: I believe it was his estranged wife coming back to him. The only significance is that 'in the end, everything will be ok.'
22nd Jan 2005
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Question: In the movie what year is the Napoleon Dynamite taken place?
Answer: This question has been answered and it takes place in the school year of 2004-2005 as it states on Napolean's school ID in the beginning credits.
3rd Feb 2005
The Boondock Saints (1999)
Question: What is the idea/situation behind the whole scene at the beginning of the film where the two 'Saints' walk up to the alter?
Answer: The priest thought they were trying to attack or assault the other priest, but since they Saints are very religious and the other priest knows it, he let them be. They kissed the statue to show respect.
22nd Jan 2005
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Question: I've watched this movie several times, and there is no foul language in this film yet the MPAA rated this film PG for language. Why?
Answer: And the man shooting the cow.
Answer: It's rated PG for "parental guidance" suggested due to some thematic elements.
Answer: Uncle Rico trying to sell breast enlargement supplements to various women including a teenager undoubtedly factored into the final rating.
Answer: They do say "ret**ded" and things like "Freaking Idiot."
20th Jan 2005
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
Question: I don't understand what the Arab woman with the tattoos on her face have to do with anything? Did the attack on the convoy really happen? If so, how were they all captured?
Chosen answer: The tattooed woman was something that they all dreamt about. She was significant to the capture and the tattoos stood out among all of the other arabs.
I always felt they were just there to cause confusion. If they started to remember the image of the Arab woman/ women would sound and look crazy trying to explain. However later in the movie when they shoulder flash backs the women were not there and Shaw choked out that other guy but, early the Arab women where there, and he had plastic on his face choking him out. So, all the memories are mixed up.
17th Jan 2005
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Question: Why is Deb calling from a payphone in the middle of nowhere?
6th Jan 2005
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Question: Has anyone an idea about what kind of car is this one which almost hits Marty McFly Jr. as he runs out from Cafe 80's? For me it looks like Renault or Mazda, but I'm not sure, though I I can swear it must be some future descendant of the really existing nowadays car. Does anyone recognize any other familiar car in future vehicles? :).
15th Nov 2004
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Question: Whats with the face of the TX when it tasted John Connor's blood in the pet clinic? Excitement? Happiness to find it's target or didn't Kristina like the taste of coagulated blood?
Answer: Since he was the primary target the TX computer was jolted a bit.
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Answer: It's not exactly known where Gotham is suppose to take place but the movie was filmed in Chicago, Illinois.
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