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In a way, this post is basically the movie version of shower thoughts. Bear with me. After Twitter user @jazz_inmypants asked people to share bothering movie details that aren't common knowledge, his thread received quite a few interesting insights. For example, Grease (1978) might be described as a story that teaches you to change yourself until other people like you. And Belle's (Beuty and the Beast (1991)) neighbors are probably doing something shady if the village can support such an extensive bookstore when she's the only reader and doesn't even pay. The tweet by @jazz_inmypants has already received over 30K likes and 1K comments, many of which filmmaking students could definitely rework into term papers.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG This is so mine.... and the fact that Charlie PREFERRED to take Grandpa Joe rather than his Mum whose life was a depressing painful prison.... It just made me want to smack that kid.

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Altogether, a film can seem incredibly complicated, but the reasoning behind every decision nearly always comes down to how it is working with the story and how it is affecting the viewer. With that in mind, the New York Film Academy has prepared some tips for reviewing a film and coming up with your own insights.

Watch it. "Once is necessary twice is preferable," the academy wrote. "Taking notes is also a good idea and will help the writing process by making it easy to refer to your in-the-moment thoughts and reactions."

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because he wanted to look deferent than his foster apes. He shave his beard with his deceased father's knife every day.

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Express your initial thoughts and support your criticism. "Professional reviewers do not shy away from telling their readers whether they thought the movie was good bad or indifferent, and in fact readers come to rely on those reviewers whose tastes reflect their own when deciding whether or not to spend their time and money. Professional reviewers also have watched a lot of movies and can express why and how they came to their criticism. Be sure to back up your thoughts with specifics–a disappointing performance, a ridiculous plot, beautiful cinematography, difficult material that leaves you thinking, and so on."

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, Santa does seem to only give expensive presents to rich kids, doesn't he? XD

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Evaluate the acting. "Many casual filmgoers will be inspired to see a movie if a favorite actor is in it, so you should probably spend a little space talking about the performances: seasoned actor in a new kind of role, brilliant performance from a rising star, excellence despite a lackluster script, dynamics in an ensemble, and so much more can be said about the actors in any given film."

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give Harvey a break. He's been hospitalized, is missing half his face and is probably hopped up on sedatives. Of course he's going to have trouble recognizing that his nurse is the Joker.

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Directing, cinematography, special effects... This is where your inner film geek can really shine. Consider the highlights or missteps of directors, cinematographers, costume designers and CGI magicians. What worked, what surprised, what fell short of expectations, are all great questions to address.

It's also important to look at a film’s story from a structural viewpoint. Try to to keep in mind that the vast majority of films fall into the three-act structure: a beginning, middle, and end. It's not because the screenwriters are lazy, but because the formula simply works. In screenplays, the first thing you should look out for is the inciting incident. Generally, about 10 minutes into the film, there will be a moment that forces the protagonist to exit their comfort zone and start their journey towards a new goal. Around the thirty-minute mark, there is usually a major turning point. At this moment, the hero can't go back, that signals the beginning of the second act where the majority of the film will take place. Finally, around the ninety-minute mark, the second turning point will signal the film’s drive towards both its conclusion and resolution.

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Of course, some films don’t fit perfectly into the three-act structure, but the vast majority of films do and you can start to get a sense of when important moments or changes will occur when you know the general format.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you know that this movie is based on the German book "Das doppelte Lottchen" from Erich Kästner? The girls are Luise and Lotte from Vienna and Munich respectively. The book was written around 1945 so the story makes much more sense regarding the timeframe. Today its stupid of course but back then it wasn't that easy to keep in contact when miles apart.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really hated his character and Andy's friends. They sure jumped at the chance to get some goodies for free, but also constantly critizised her and made fun of her for her new job. What a bunch of s**t friends. She should have severed ties with all of them.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One or both parents are actually dead or die during the movie. Some serious daddy/mommy-issues there at Disney

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Elizabeth
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

after Disney made his first movie and got money, he bought his parents a house that unfortunately had an undiagnosed gas leak (1930's) and his mom died in the house. Yeah, a LOT of unresolved issues there

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aurora's parents were trying to keep her identity a secret though.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Bad parenting" could be the title of many movies... "Star Wars" would be renamed "Bad Parenting in Space"... "Lion King" would be "Bad Parenting with animals", etc.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's because "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never understood why in Sleeping Beauty they sent her away when they knew the curse was for her 16th birthday, they could have had 16 years with her / preparing to keep her safe?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the original fairytale they do just that. They burn all spinningwheeles and I think they cut all the roses or something.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree about Sid's mom, she's either not-so-great herself (s****y people have kids, too) or she's done trying. Disagree for the rest, though. They all try to do the best with the information and abilities they have at that moment, believing they're protecting their children. I've been seeing Disney movies a lot differently since becoming a mom.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Elsa's parent were just panic noticing their daughter have overwhelming power which she can't control. Aurora parents send her away to try to protect her from the curse. Both are loving parents who did mistakes due to their love for the child, I don't consider them as villains though...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Elsa's parents just made her believe she shouldn't "feel". It was the Duke of Wesleton who first used the word "monster".

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Technically, it was the three fairies who suggested to King Stefan to send Aurora away with them for 16 years because they knew that simply burning all the spinning wheels in the kingdom wouldn't stop the curse from occurring.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 3 fairies & Maleficent represented the seasons, Stefan represented order & the Church, and Aurora (Dawn) was allegorical to awakening femininity & maturity...sequestering the daughter represented masculine control over feminine ideation & identification, only to be brought out by sealing her into a relationship with an acceptable male consort. -Dr M

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this theory is a bit out there. I think they all tried their best. They cared enough.. Really they did.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This applies to very few of the movies since many of the parents are dead.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When Walt Disney was young, his father abandonned he's family . Walt has been raised by his mother and sisters

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you knew Walt's history you wouldn't be surprised by this.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, s idh gets a bad rap 1. Many kids play with mild explosives and take precaution(he set up a launch pad and everything and had his mom's approval for the purchase) 2. He had absolutely no clue the toys were alive 3. You can't think of any reason a kid would have to leave summer camp earlier 4. You never played doctor or a dark game as a kid, never had a stuffed animals war or pretend to be a surgeon Sidh was a perfectly fine kid with a drunk dad who followed the family rules and found a way the pass the time by tampering with his own toys that are lifeless pieces of plastic and controlled, low level explosives. Yes he took the doll which I disapprove of but the other stuff was his own. For this he was scarred for life and lost all medical ambitions becoming a garbage man

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

big hero six, the kid lost his parents then his brother. then the bad guy gets his child back!! wtheck!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These types of themes also run rampant in TV shows and ads...parents are always stupid, husbands are always bumbling idiots, and wives are always the nagging know-it-alls. Most shows are ads are mind-numbing due to all the stereotypes they continue to push/perpetuate.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree -and elsa’s Mom never really talks so her dad is probably both verbally and physically abusive

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course. do you REALLY believe the kids liek these moves because of all of the catchy tunes and innuendos?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has always bothered me... Glad someone else picked it up.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They also don't tell you that Hera drove Hercules insane so that he kills his wife Megara and his 5 children

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, but he is supposed to be only 18 I think. Swayze is not 18, but neither is Jennifer Gray. 18 and 16 is not too bad.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hmmm... do we know that in the original timeline Biff tried that? It was only because Marty was there that the two of them were parked, and Biff turned up. It's possible he didn't attack Lorraine in the original '55. Just a thought...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a YouTube channel dedicated to these little details in super hero films (and other). How It Should Have Ended. Very skillfully made funny videos.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And no one ever has a password on their phone. Anyone can just pick it up and see what they've been texting.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, the size of houses in most American movies and TV series' is ridiculous. A teacher and a nurse living in a massive house? No wonder immigrants think it's the place to be.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was to keep his mind relaxed and clear so he wouldn’t be in a panic when they arrived and instead could go full send on the booby traps

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jenny was broken from childhood. This may bother you but it happens a lot in real life so it's not unrealistic.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disagree. The point of the whole movie was Bueller getting Frye to live beyond his fears.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still can't handle how so many of the retired Bella's could afford to just jet off to Denmark

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are actually a few good reasons why the eagle plan would have been a lot riskier. 1) The Ring has a will of its own and often drops from the grasp of whomever holds it. If, during flight, the Ring fell, the heroes would most likely never find it again before Sauron did -- especially if it fell over Mordor or the Dead Marshes. 2) While maybe not as strong as the Eagles in the air, the Ringwraiths are quite comfortable in the skies and I'm certain the Ringbearer would be less safe aloft than on the ground, where there are hiding places and escape routes. 3) As an intelligent race of Middle-Earth, the Eagles are as susceptible to the corrupting influence of the One Ring as any other. Discord would have been sown in the ranks of the Eagles and the Heroes, and that is another complication that Gandalf probably wouldn't have risked.

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