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Would Hank have been able to let Walter Jr. off for attempting to buy alcohol so easily?
I can’t help but notice the scene in season 2, where Walter Jr. attempts to buy alcohol. His friends ask him to approach a man, outside of a gas station and ask if he would mind buying them some alcohol. This gentleman turns out to be an off-duty…
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Why does Frankie Pentangeli's would be assassin say "Michael Corleone says hello"?
In The Godfather 2, Frankie Pentangeli walks into a bar. A man puts a cord around his neck and says "Michael Corleone says hello".
Later on we find out that Roth ordered the hit as Michael confronts him about it. Why would the assassin say "Michael…
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What is the significance of the cigarette in 'Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia'?
Mycroft Holmes, gives a cigarette to Sherlock and says "Merry Christmas". Then in the following scene, Dr. Watson asks Mycroft if he gave the cigarette to Sherlock. So, it seems to me that the cigarette has some significance. Although it might also…
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How does Jorah Mormont know who Thoros of Myr is?
In the S07E05 Eastwatch of Game of Thrones
Ser Jorah Mormont walked down the dungeon at EastWatch castle where Thoros, Beric & Hound are held in a prison.
Jorah: "Thoros? I hardly recognized you."
Thoros: "Ser Jorah Mormont. They wont give me…
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What is the major reason for casting Heath Ledger as The Joker?
What could be the major factor that convinced the casting directors of The Dark Knight to decide that Heath Ledger will play The Joker's role?
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What does the quote from Sgt. Apone in Aliens "Look into my eye" mean?
When the Marines are waking up you get this dialogue between Hudson and Apone:
Hudson: Man, this floor is freezing.
Apone: What do you want me to do, fetch your slippers for you?
Hudson: Gee, would you sir? I'd like that.
[Apone pulls down the…
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What happened to the other 9 astronauts?
In the beginning of the mission, it's mentioned that 12 pioneers went out to try to find a new world for humanity. During the duration of the film, they only visit 3 of those 12 planets and respective astronauts. What happened to the other 9? Did…
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Does The Thing have human intelligence?
We see that, in John Carpenter's The Thing (and the later prequel movie), that the titular creature is able to assimilate animals such as humans and dogs, and behave exactly like the victim of the assimilation process. But this behaviour-mimicry of…
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How did Jason Bourne know the location of the only other living Treadstone assassin?
I don't remember a hint on the movie how Jason Bourne found the home of Jarda, the only other living Treadstone assassin. Is it mentioned somewhere or are we just supposed to assume that Bourne simply used his amazing resourcefulness to find him?
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Which board game does Nash play in the movie "A Beautiful Mind"?
In the movie A Beautiful Mind, around the 9th minute, what is the name of the game they play?
Why is Nash so surprised at losing this game?
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Did Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone actually sing and play the piano in La La Land, or was it dubbed over?
La La Land features plenty of singing and piano playing by the head actors. Were those real or were they dubbed over by other performers?
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Did Kenny from "Shut up And Dance" in Black Mirror really do what they say he did?
I was under the impression that he was not a pedophile, and the filming of his masturbation is done with "regular" pornography. Since the puppeteer was a troll, he enjoys destroying this normal kid's life.
However, friends have strongly disagreed…
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What is the origin of Machete Order?
So after seeing this question, I got curious about "Machete Order." That question didn't explain where it came from. I tried googling "machete order" but I only got articles talking about watching Star Wars in Machete Order. I also tried searching…
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What is the reason the Hulk (Bruce Banner) says he is always angry in The Avengers?
I watched The Avengers (2012).
In the movie's last battle, when the big alien ship comes near the Hulk (Bruce Banner), the Hulk talks with a friend (like Iron Man, Captain America etc..).
In that scene the Hulk says he is always in angry.
What is…
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Is there any muggle technology that is used in Harry Potter's world?
In Harry Potter's universe, much magic is involved in daily activities, ranging from a simple one used for cleaning to a very advanced one like creating a Horcrux. There are also muggles in this world. They can't use magic, but do have…
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