KeyZOid

Revealing mistake: During the (second) bank robbery, the ceiling was frequently unusually close to the top of the robbers' heads (inadequate clearance), indicative of a poorly positioned green screen (or CGI). (00:16:35 - 00:17:00)

KeyZOid

Continuity mistake: When Detective Knight and Casey are playing cards, the positions of the cards, cigarette box, and loose cigarettes change several times. Near the end of the scene, Casey's view of the cards does not show a "bet" cigarette below the cards, but there's one there when he gathers the cards. (00:11:54 - 00:12:47)

KeyZOid

Stupidity: After the cloth was lit, the "Santa" could have easily thrown the Molotov Cocktail far enough to ignite the Christmas tree but, instead, casually walked to get closer (within several feet) before tossing it. This may have been for dramatic purposes, but carrying a lit rag (part of a Molotov Cocktail) unnecessarily increases the risk of getting a burn injury (which can be quite serious/painful). (00:02:35)

KeyZOid

Continuity mistake: The "Santa" carrying the Molotov Cocktail walked up the steps and past the decorated handrail, but he was standing within the length of the handrail (about mid-way) when the camera shifted from the right-rear to left-rear side. (00:02:40)

KeyZOid

19th Mar 2023

The Whale (2022)

Plot hole: Other than being an on-line college instructor who "works a lot", the status of Charlie's employment was not revealed. There's a big difference between being a full-time tenure-track instructor (with a fringe benefits package that would include health insurance) versus part-time/adjunct faculty (with low pay per course and little or no benefits). Charlie was able to save $120K in 8 years, suggesting he was full-time and should have had health as well as life insurance and a retirement plan.

KeyZOid

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Suggested correction: Not necessarily. My uncle works as a college professor (typically part-time or single-semester gigs) and has been able to set aside pretty good money by controlling his spending. Granted, not $120K... but my uncle also spends more money than Charlie on leisure things. (Also, according to a quick Google search, a part-time college professor often makes as much as $40K+ per year depending on different factors... pretty easy to save money if all you're spending is rent and food).

TedStixon

19th Mar 2023

The Whale (2022)

Revealing mistake: There are noticeable differences in the appearance/condition of the lattice panels on the deck (overlapping; whether there are missing/broken slats and, if so, their locations), but pinpointing most of the differences would require pausing. When Thomas was seated in front of the panel adjacent to the door, sometimes there were broken/missing slats but other times they were intact. Most revealing was the absence of the lattice panel opposite the front door when Liz was standing near Thomas. (00:42:17 - 00:49:42)

KeyZOid

19th Mar 2023

The Whale (2022)

Continuity mistake: At various points throughout the movie, the position of the lamp on the end table (to Charlie's left where he usually sits on the couch) changes, from the base being in the back corner, to mid-way along the chair's arm, to being centered along the rear edge, to near the middle of the table, etc. As the lamp's position changes, the other objects on the table also change. (00:02:15 - 00:04:21)

KeyZOid

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Suggested correction: "At various points throughout the movie" so he moved his lamp. If the shots aren't consecutive (screenshot, please) this is not a continuity error.

19th Mar 2023

The Whale (2022)

Plot hole: After sending the offensive message to his students, Charlie got on-line with them (within hours or the same day?) and said, "Well, your complaints have been heard. I've been replaced..." IF an on-line college instructor could be terminated and replaced as quickly as Charlie was, it would follow that he would no longer be able to access the on-line course to communicate with the students like he did. (01:39:55)

KeyZOid

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Suggested correction: I think this is based on too much assumption. Any sort-of ban would likely be entire dependent on whatever system they're using for their online class. And it's entirely plausible he'd still be able to access his account mere hours later, even if the call has already been made to replace him.

TedStixon

I worked for the Defence department in Australia and it was a running gag that eighteen months after I had left my online access to my account was still open, allowing me access to highly classified documentation, including emails. Mistakes happen.

18th Mar 2023

Mermaid Down (2019)

Continuity mistake: The distance between Dr. Beyer's car waiting on the road and the mermaid/wheelchair crossing in front varies (some shots being closer). Also, after the doctor hit the mermaid/wheelchair and stopped near the parked white car, the red truck should still be visible. (01:02:58)

KeyZOid

Revealing mistake: Addison is driving straight, but cars behind him are shown going around a curve. (Use of a green screen). (00:55:50)

KeyZOid

27th Feb 2023

Delusional (2022)

Continuity mistake: The clock on the wall behind Carl when he is pushing the wheelchair to Bess' room is at 11:58. After Carl puts Bess into the wheelchair and is pushing her down the hall, the clock is at 11:45 (or, possibly, 9:00). (00:14:08 - 00:15:40)

KeyZOid

27th Feb 2023

Obsessions (2022)

Revealing mistake: When Danny follows Maria outside, he is in front of a well-lighted wide patio door with side windows and there are numerous decorative lights to his right. Thereafter, close-up views of him talking show only some small red lights to his right; the rest of the screen is black. Wide views continue showing the lit entryway behind him. (00:08:44)

KeyZOid

27th Feb 2023

Obsessions (2022)

Continuity mistake: The champagne bottle was behind some candles on the table, but in front of them and in the corner of the table when Danny picked it up. The number and arrangement of the (CGI) candles also varied with close-up versus more distant views. (00:04:42)

KeyZOid

27th Feb 2023

A Mother's Crime (2017)

Plot hole: A stab wound to the upper-right back (near the shoulder blade) is not likely to result in death. Junior's mother found him soon after he was stabbed/deceased, so he did not "bleed out." (00:03:35)

KeyZOid

Deliberate mistake: In the dark, dilapidated house, Margaret asked Abby, "What's that?" and Abby was able to illuminate a large portion of the room with a disposable lighter. (00:16:35)

KeyZOid

Continuity mistake: The straws in the three glasses in front of Abby are at different angles several times. (00:10:55)

KeyZOid

26th Feb 2023

Unconformity (2022)

Factual error: "Mon, April 28, 2019" was displayed on Alex's cell phone, but April 28, 2019 fell on a Sunday. (00:51:00)

KeyZOid

26th Feb 2023

Below the Fold (2021)

Continuity mistake: At the café, no coffee can be seen within at least 1" of the cup's rim while Lisa is standing behind it, but the cup is filled to a high-enough level to be visible after Lisa sits at the table. (01:25:08)

KeyZOid

26th Feb 2023

This Is Our Home (2019)

Continuity mistake: Cory threw the tire iron across the road, where it landed near a tree in the second or third row (lower right-hand corner of the screen). Reina and Vlad walked well past that area, much deeper into the woods, where Reina found the tire iron - despite her even telling Vlad the tire iron couldn't have gone so far. (00:06:00 - 00:09:57)

KeyZOid

26th Feb 2023

Among the Living (2022)

Continuity mistake: When Harry wrapped Lily's ankle injury, there was bloody wrapping below the duct tape. When Karl asked to see Lily's leg, there was no blood showing on the material below the tape. Also, Harry did not completely cover the ankle injury with duct tape like he did to keep creatures from smelling the blood on Lily's stomach cut, questioning why the creatures could not smell the blood on Lily's ankle. (00:19:55 - 00:26:50)

KeyZOid

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