In The Shawshank Redemption, why does Andy request a large poster of Rita Hayworth?

To decorate his cell

To hide his escape tunnel

Because he’s a fan

To trade with other prisoners

The poster concealed Andy’s 19-year tunneling project behind his cell wall, with the iconic moment when it’s blown aside by wind revealing the hole.

What was the original title of Fight Club?

Underground

Project Mayhem

The Space Monkeys

The First Rule

Chuck Palahniuk’s novel was nearly published under this title before the publisher insisted on Fight Club, taken from a line in chapter 6.

Why does The Simpsons use only 4 fingers on characters?

Animation tradition

Budget constraints

Matt Groening’s signature

Copyright protection

This classic cartoon convention dates back to early animation when 4 fingers were faster/cheaper to draw and made hands more visible on screen.

In Harry Potter, why does Dumbledore have a scar shaped like London’s Underground?

Map to horcruxes

Magical transportation network

J.K. Rowling’s inside joke

Battle wound

The scar matches the Tube map because young Dumbledore once fell asleep on it – a whimsical detail Rowling added but never explained in-text.

What was the first word spoken in Star Wars: A New Hope?

Rebel

Death

Princess

Did

The opening crawl ends with “Princess Leia races home…” but the first spoken word is C-3PO’s “Did you hear that?” as the Tantive IV is boarded.

Why are all the clocks in Pulp Fiction set to 4:20?

Lunch break time

Tarantino’s cannabis reference

Standard film practice

Lighting requirements

The director hid this stoner code throughout, with clocks frozen at the international “weed time” – even the diner robbery occurs at 4:20.

In The Dark Knight, why does the Joker lick his lips constantly?

Heath Ledger’s nervous habit

Dry mouth from prosthetics

Character tic

Method acting choice

The glue holding Ledger’s facial scars caused extreme dryness, making the lip-licking an unintentional but perfect villainous mannerism.

What was Breaking Bad’s original title?

Malcom in the Middle

Meth

The Chemistry Teacher

Cornered

Vince Gilligan’s first pitch used this title to reflect Walter White’s desperate situation before settling on the drug slang “breaking bad.”

Why does Forrest Gump’s feather land at his feet twice?

CGI limitation

Symbolic repetition

Continuity error

Director’s commentary

The 1994 CGI couldn’t perfectly match the feather’s movements, so they reused the landing shot – now considered a charming imperfection.

In Friends, why does Monica’s apartment number change?

Production error

She moved floors

Building renovation

Witness protection

The door shows #20 in early episodes but #5 later – an unplanned inconsistency that became a running joke among fans.

What was Titanic’s original alternate ending?

Rose jumps back in

Old Rose throws the diamond

The diamond is sold

The Heart is recovered

In the script, Brock auctions the Heart for charity but test audiences preferred the oceanic finale we know today.

Why does The Office’s Jim always look at the camera?

Mockumentary style

He’s breaking character

Inside joke with Pam

Actor’s improvisation

This signature move reinforces the show’s documentary format, letting Jim silently share his exasperation with viewers.

In Jurassic Park, why does the T-Rex attack the cars during the day?

Plot convenience

Learned behavior

Storm disruption

Territory marking

The script needed daytime action, so the “nocturnal hunter” line was added later – though paleontologists confirm T-Rex likely hunted in daylight.

What was Stranger Things’ original title?

Montauk

The Upside Down

Shadow Monster

Hawkins

Inspired by Long Island conspiracy theories, the title changed when the setting shifted to fictional Hawkins, Indiana.

Why does Game of Thrones use so much chicken in feasts?

Easiest medieval meat to film

Symbol of wealth

Actor preferences

George R.R. Martin’s favorite

Chicken looks fresh longer under hot lights and is cheaper to reshoot with than beef or pork – a practical production secret.

In The Matrix, why does Neo’s mouth disappear when he wakes up?

Digital glitch effect

Alien anatomy

Simulation error

Actor’s request

The Wachowskis used this unsettling CGI to visualize Neo’s real body rejecting the Matrix’s virtual reality.

What was Back to the Future’s original time machine?

Refrigerator

Phone booth

Washing machine

Car trunk

Early drafts used a nuclear-powered Maytag until Zemeckis realized a car would be more cinematic for action scenes.

Why does The Wizard of Oz switch to color?

Fantasy vs reality

New film technology

Dorothy’s imagination

Studio mandate

The transition from sepia Kansas to Technicolor Oz was revolutionary in 1939, visually distinguishing mundane from magical.

In Pirates of the Caribbean, why does Jack Sparrow’s compass spin?

It points to desires

Broken mechanism

Cursed object

Navigation trick

This magical compass doesn’t follow north but instead points toward whatever its holder wants most – a key plot device.

What was The Lion King’s original title?

King of Beasts

King of the Jungle

Circle of Life

King of Pride Rock

Changed because lions don’t live in jungles – though the phrase remains in Scar’s song “Be Prepared.”

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