Captain Defenestrator

17th Jul 2007

Torchwood (2006)

Trivia: The amnesia drug that Torchwood uses is called "Retcon," which is short for "retroactive continuity," a common occurrance in science fiction shows when a writer changes something about the established history of the series.

Captain Defenestrator

16th Jun 2007

Doctor Who (2005)

Season 3 generally

Trivia: Possible Spoiler: At the time of this writing, it is generally believed that the "Mister Saxon" referred to throughout Season 3 will turn out to be The Master. One piece of evidence backing this theory is The Master's penchant for anagrammatic aliases: Mister Saxon is an anagram of "Master No Six," and if it's true, John Simm would be the 6th actor to play The Master. [Russell T Davies (who wrote most of the episodes) has said that the anagram is pure coincidence which was picked up by some people, but was completely unintended. Still interesting regardless.]

Captain Defenestrator

13th Jun 2007

Doctor Who (2005)

13th May 2007

South Park (1997)

12th May 2007

South Park (1997)

Trivia: Packer's line "But that's not the way it happened!" right before cutting to the titles is an homage to the classic Star Trek episode "Court Martial." (Trey Parker says the line exactly the way Captain Kirk did.).

Captain Defenestrator

29th Apr 2007

Doctor Who (2005)

17th Apr 2007

Smallville (2001)

Lexmas - S5-E9

Factual error: In the 5th season episode "Lexmas," Chloe says she needs Clark to deliver the Daily Planet's Toys For Tots contribution because of a Teamsters' Strike. However, the Toys For Tots program is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and collection and distribution is handled by Marines and Reserves. The Teamsters have nothing to do with it.

Captain Defenestrator

15th Apr 2007

Outlaws

Bug: Although you can't light dynamite while underwater, the cigar that you light the dynamite with will still burn underwater.

Captain Defenestrator

15th Apr 2007

Sid Meier's Colonization

Other mistake: Playing Spain in this game gives you a bonus to attack Indian villages, however, actually attacking Indian villages lowers your overall score.

Captain Defenestrator

27th Mar 2007

The West Wing (1999)

24th Mar 2007

The West Wing (1999)

The Protege - S2-E6

Continuity mistake: When Sprague is practicing shooting for the second time, we see that Paladin has put up a new target with no holes in it. Sprague draws his revolver and fires three shots but the cut to the target shows 4 holes in the center. He then proceeds to fire the other 3 shots. (00:10:15)

Captain Defenestrator

24th Jan 2007

The Twilight Zone (1959)

18th Jan 2007

The Twilight Zone (1959)

One for the Angels - S1-E2

Continuity mistake: When Mr. Bookman is leaving his apartment to get away from Death, there is a note tacked to the door that is about level with his head. In the next shot, he's out in the hallway locking his door and the note has moved up to about 6 inches above his head. (00:12:35)

Captain Defenestrator

16th Dec 2006

Monk (2002)

7th Dec 2006

Highlander (1992)

7th Dec 2006

Highlander (1992)

Eyewitness - S1-E12

Continuity mistake: When the police are taking Tessa to the safehouse and they spot Richie following on his motorcycle, the cop on the back tells Tessa to get down and pulls her down in the back seat. We then cut to a long shot of Richie following the car, and Tessa is sitting up on the passenger side. When the police pull over to arrest Richie, the cop in the back seat is again holding Tessa down. (00:34:30)

Captain Defenestrator

7th Dec 2006

Highlander (1992)

Eyewitness - S1-E12

Continuity mistake: When the immortal who's trying to kill Tessa snipes at her in Duncan's car, his shot shatters the passenger-side window. When Duncan tails Tessa and her police escort to the safehouse, the passenger-side window is intact. (00:30:05 - 00:35:50)

Captain Defenestrator

27th Nov 2006

Charmed (1998)

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