Question: Why did Brett Ratner bother making this film if, essentially, it's just a scene-for-scene remake of "Manhunter"?
Cubs Fan
7th Mar 2005
Red Dragon (2002)
7th Mar 2005
Mallrats (1995)
Trivia: Jared Svenning was not originally bald. This was a decision Michael Rooker made while trying to dye his hair gray.
7th Mar 2005
Manhunter (1986)
Trivia: Because his role was so emotionally exhausting, William Petersen did everything he could to rid himself of the Will Graham character after principal photography was completed. This included shaving off his beard, and cutting his hair and dyeing it blonde.
3rd Mar 2005
Manhunter (1986)
Question: When talking to Freddy Lounds, why does Francis Dolarhyde wear the stocking over his face?
Chosen answer: He wears the stocking over his face for two reasons: (a) to protect his identity (to make Lounds think he'll survive) and (b) remember that Francis believes he is an "ugly monster" so he is also wearing the stocking to defer judgement away from him.
3rd Mar 2005
Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
3rd Mar 2005
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Trivia: According to the script, Jimmie's last name is Dimmick. This was revealed to be Mr. White's last name in a "Reservoir Dogs" deleted scene.
1st Mar 2005
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Trivia: Christian Bale declined an offer to reprise his role of Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho."
1st Mar 2005
General questions
This applies to all of the Star Wars films: I know that Denis Lawson is Ewan McGregor's uncle, but which side is Lawson related to, McGregor's father or mother?
Chosen answer: Denis Lawson is the younger brother of Ewan McGregor's mum.
1st Mar 2005
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
1st Mar 2005
Finding Nemo (2003)
Question: What kind of bird is Nigel? He looks a lot like an Albatross to me.
Chosen answer: Nigel is a pelican - he appears to be modelled on a Brown pelican (although that particular species is not actually native to Australia).
1st Mar 2005
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Question: Does "Vilnius Nastavnic" really translate to "Vilnius Schoolmaster"?
Chosen answer: The literal translation is "Vilnius Principal", but that doesn't sound as imposing.
Schoolmaster is correct. Nastavnik means male teacher or instructor, i.e. a schoolmaster. It does not mean "Principal/Headmaster/Head Teacher."
1st Mar 2005
Charlie's Angels (2000)
Trivia: The Thin Man, who doesn't speak at all, originally had lines of dialogue. They were removed at Crispin Glover's request, and the filmmakers agreed it would make the role more mysterious.
28th Feb 2005
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
28th Feb 2005
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
21st Feb 2005
Freeway (1996)
9th Feb 2005
1776 (1972)
4th Feb 2005
The Simpsons (1989)
4th Feb 2005
Manhunter (1986)
Factual error: While using the phone in his cell, Dr. Lecktor asks an operator to dial a Maryland area code, but is then connected to the University of Chicago. (00:30:10)
4th Feb 2005
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Trivia: The pair of glasses that Michael Caine wears are the same glasses he wore as Harry Palmer in "The Ipcress File."
4th Feb 2005
Sex and the City (1998)
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Chosen answer: First, it's not a scene by scene remake - they didn't even use the same script. Secondly, the first movie was made with low production values, the star at the time had only been a bit player in a couple of movies. Since the movie of the second novel was a huge hit in 91, the third novel a hit in 01, plans for a remake of the first novel were probably put into motion before William Petersen made it big on CSI, which didn't even start until late in 2000. And let's face it, everybody wanted to see Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal again.
Myridon