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Why is "The Matrix" called by that name?
Personally from what "matrix" means in English, I can only see relation with one of its meanings, and even then a bit far-fetched.
As guide for the meanings of "matrix" we can use this link:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matrix
I can…
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What could have resulted in such a huge crater in WW I?
In the movie, 1917, there is huge crater filled with muddy water and bodies, what could have caused it? It is a bit too big for an artillery shell.
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Was there a Die Hard movie poster that excluded Bruce Willis?
A pervasive rumor has been circulating since as long as I can remember that early on in Die Hard's either production or cinematic release, a poster existed that did not feature star actor Bruce Willis, typically attributed to Willis' lack of…
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What does Darth Vader think Obi-Wan's referring to when Obi says "If you strike me down..."
When Obi-Wan and Darth Vader are dueling, Obi-Wan says "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine" --
What does Vader think Obi-Wan is referring to? Vader obviously doesn't seem concerned by it, but does he…
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Who voices the character "Finger" in The Fifth Element?
In The Fifth Element, the main character Korben Dallas talks on the phone with someone named Finger - an old military friend who also happens to be Korben's boss at the taxi company.
We never see the character, he only exists as a voice on the…
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How did Arya manage to disguise herself?
In Game of Thrones S08E03, we see Arya killing
the Night King.
How does she manage to sneak up on him given that he's surrounded by an army? Did she use the face of someone from the army?
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Why didn't the Dursleys make witchcraft and wizardry public?
We see in the Harry Potter universe, wizards or witches keep obliviating Muggles/No-Majs, because otherwise it may lead to chaos or persecution of witches/wizards.
However, the Dursley family cannot be obliviated since they have to give Lily's…
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How do I get a happy ending in Bandersnatch?
In Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, whatever I pick I end up with Stefan being in jail with one or multiple murders and his game failed, either due to his crimes or due to its being incomplete.
But what is the path to pick where the table can be turned…
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What led to Firefly's cancellation?
Firefly is an awesome TV series, so much so that even after its cancellation it spawned a theatrical movie release. What was the ultimate cause of the cancellation of the TV series?
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Was Bugs Bunny impersonating someone when he ate the carrot?
I've heard that when Bugs Bunny was first shown eating a carrot, he was impersonating a popular movie of the time. People of that time got the "joke," and he just kept eating carrots.
In time, that movie has been forgotten, and now people associate…
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Why did Ripley burn the eggs after she rescued Newt?
After she pulled Newt out of the cacoon in Aliens, Ripley had a stand off with the queen Xenomorph. As two Xenomorphs close in, Ripley flares her flamethrower and the queen seems to order the other Xenomorphs to back off so Ripley can leave. As…
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Why didn't the producers offer Ridley Scott the chance to direct the 2nd Alien movie?
Alien (1979) was directed by Ridley Scott, but after that in 1986 Aliens was written and directed by James Cameron.
Why didn't the studio offer Ridley Scott the chance to direct the 2nd Alien movie?
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Why was Bruce Wayne so harsh/rude when he asked for everyone to leave his party?
When Bruce realizes Ra's Al Ghul is back he realizes he needs to end the party and get rid of everyone.
Instead of asking them to leave politely or even just saying that the parties over because he has important business meetings to attend to or…
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Why are Frozen's Elsa and Anna excluded from the Disney Princesses franchise?
Disney Princess is a famous Disney franchise and most of Disney's famous princesses are part of it, including Merida from Brave and Rapunzel from Tangled. But why are Elsa and Anna from Frozen kept separate and not included in the franchise?
Why are…
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Why is the new movie named Ocean's 8?
What could be the reason to title the movie as Ocean's 8, even though Ocean's trilogy (11-12-13) was ended as Ocean's 13?
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