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What Happens in Movies That Really Annoys You? People Spoke Up.

If you watch enough movies, you begin to see some patterns over and over again.

They might be of the romantic variety or maybe it’s something that seems to happen in every action movie you watch.

And some of them are so unrealistic that they make folks go a little bit nuts.

People on AskReddit shared what happens in movies that drives them crazy.

1. Truth!

“That EVERY sh**ty movie nowadays is set up as the first part of a possible trilogy.

So what ends up happening is the first movie is non-committal and vague as a result.

Ugh.”

2. Lame.

“Male lead and female lead with no chemistry end up together “just because”.

Lame.

Come on writers! Try harder!”

3. See it all the time.

“In romantic comedies, the two love interests are usually bad for each other.

So, to make them seem less bad for each other, when they go through that period where they break up and try dating other people, the other people are the weirdest, most unlovable freaks anyone has ever laid eyes on. Men are instantly abusive, women behave like spoiled children.

It’s the stupidest trope.”

4. Yeah, I got it.

“Over explain the plot.

Like a recap so you are not confused.

Usually accompanied by flashbacks you just saw ‘live’ minutes ago.”

5. Always happens.

“”What happened?”

“I dont know, lets check on the news…”

TURNS ON TV…

in perfect timing

“If you are just joining us, here is the plot wrap up of the thing that the heroes need to know”

Cuts TV off immediately after important newscaster dialogue.”

6. You’re not convincing me.

“They hold supposedly full coffee cups like they are empty, always holding them at a tilt.

I know they are just stage props but they can at least act like there is coffee in their cups.”

7. Totally unrealistic.

“Car keys “hidden” behind sun visor

Of all the hundreds if not thousands of cars I’ve been in across my lifetime, I have met precisely zero people who stow their car keys this way.”

8. Can we have a minute, please?

“When two people want to talk privately, instead of them going into the hallway, they make the other 20 people leave the room.”

9. Two things.

“When some thing is foreshadowed and then revealed later in the movie, but instead of just letting you realize it yourself, one of the characters say it out loud. Like the audience is too dumb to make the connection.

Biggest pet peeve is the fact that EVERY comedy has to turn sad in a very cliche way halfway through the movie. It’s the guy loses girl and has to win her back formula that’s in every damn comedy.”

10. Lucky!

“After someone gets s**t in the chest, they always stand up, and triumphantly remove their jacket to reveal the bullet proof vest.”

11. We’re taking over.

“When the FBI shows up to “take over” the case and then the cops butt heads with them.

This does not happen.

Cops are more than happy to let someone else do their work for them.”

12. Do some research!

“Poor research.

When a part of the plot is in a different country than the movie itself is from and they show a regional/cultural aspect of the visited country and fail.

Don’t they have Google?”

13. Surprise!

“I have noticed in movies that involve a new house, it is often a “surprise” for all but the member of the family that apparently acquired or purchased it without any input from the rest of the family. Did the one person just buy it online or sneak away and just go through the purchase process and closing?

The family pulls up to the house, dad gets out and says, “let’s see the new house”, kids go run and pick their rooms and partner has never seen the house before. Why is this? It seems completely unrealistic and it bugs me every time.”

14. I don’t like this.

“I’ve noticed this a lot more lately, the fact that horror movies are super dark.

And I don’t mean dark plot-wise, I mean dark in the sense that I can’t see what the f**k is going on.

I get that horror is creepier at night but how can I be scared when I can’t see what’s happening on the screen?”

Are there certain things that happen in a lot of movies that drive you crazy?

If so, tell us about them in the comments.

We look forward to it!

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Fake Movie Posters That We Wish Were Real

I have a pretty decent collection of movie posters but I’ve never seen any quite like the ones you’re about to see.

They come to us from a Twitter page that is dedicated to really bad, fan-made, FAKE movie posters that we think you’re gonna get a big kick out of.

We know we did!

So take a look at these and we’ll see you on the flipside, friends!

1. Who wants to see this flick?

It might be a blockbuster. You never know…

2. The gang’s all here!

And they’re back in business!

3. This just looks like a nightmare.

Any takers for this one out there…?

4. I believe that is Pauly D and Snooki.

Two of America’s finest thespians.

5. Keanu looks so young.

This is gonna be good!

6. The new entry in this creepy series.

It might work, you never know.

7. He looks just like him.

I think he’s gonna pull it off.

8. Finally making it into a movie.

What took so long?!?!

9. What the hell is this gonna be about?

We all want to know!

10. Not this guy again!

I thought he went away forever…

11. They grow up so fast!

This is gonna be weird…

12. Wow…good luck with this one…

Has anyone heard any details about the plot yet?

Now it’s your turn!

In the comments, tell us about a movie that doesn’t actually exist that you’d like to see.

We want to hear about all genres! Don’t hold back now!

This will be a lot of fun!

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Learn About the 9 Types of Movie Posters and Why They Never Change

If you’ve ever seen a movie poster and thought, “I’ve seen that movie before,” it might be because there’s an art, a science, and a psychology that goes into the branding of movies.

Studios have found formulas that work, and there’s not much deviation.

One eagle-eyed viewer first noticed a similar pattern in Disney posters, and raised it on Tumblr.

Although the posters are from 3 different franchises: X-Men, Star Wars, and the new live-action recreation of old cartoons, users agreed, they color scheme and effects made them look like a single trilogy.

Seems like Disney is using the same guy from the graphics department. I thought this was 3 Star Wars movies.

Image credit: Tumblr via Cheezburger

User @metalgirlysolid explained that this was not just laziness on the part of the designer, but an intentional part of the marketing, using what’s known as Color Theory.

It's called Color Theory and we been knew. Art is subjective but there are certain rules you can follow to make things more appealing in a subconscious/subliminal kind of way.

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The user then posted a series of thematically linked movie posters.

The first showed how teal and fiery orange tend to be used in action flicks, particularly with a sci-fi bent like Aliens and The Bourne Identity.

The next showed how often a red dress is featured in female-centered movies like Amelie, Frida, and Resident Evil.

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According to 99 Designs:

Red is the universal sign of excitement, passion and anger. It draws attention and makes you stand out from the crowd. Is your brand loud, playful, youthful or modern? Think red.

Next came a collage of more in the blue and yellow vein, but softer than the ones that screamed “action flick.”These had a warm, glowy quality, with wistful looking actors staring out at you or couples together.

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It featured dramas like Captain Correlli’s Mandoliln and City of Angels.

Apparently that’s because:

Blue symbolizes trustworthiness and maturity. You should use it for your brand if you want to be taken seriously.

Then @metalgirlysolid moved from color to imagery, showing all the gritty action movies that feature a domineering silhouette, usually from behind, getting ready to take on the world.

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This grouping included D’Artagnan, GI Joe, and The Hitcher.

Next came Rom Coms, where studios like to show couples standing back to back: Pretty Woman. Two Weeks Notice.

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It’s an especially good stance for the enemies to lovers trope, but studios aren’t too fussy.

Then there are the movie posters that feature a close-up of an eye. Color doesn’t matter, nor does the species of the eye.

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This style always evokes Requiem for a Dream for me.

Again there were more blue action movies, everything from Taken to The Firm.

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One particular style stands out as arguably demeaning towards women.

Often used for raunchy comedies, it features the “between the legs” shot.

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Personally, not a fan, but they’re not marketing to me.

And finally, the rather modern trend of black and white and orange for explosive action movies.

It seems to be a favorite for Nicholas Cage vehicles.

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99 Designs explains the possible emergence of this color palette as a dominant player.

Go orange to stand out from the crowd. It’s used less often than red, but still packs an energetic punch. Be cautious when using orange if your brand is trying to appear luxurious, feminine or serious, as orange does not invoke those traits to consumers.

They got that last part right.

Tumblr users were duly impressed with this knowledge drop.

Image credit: Tumblr via Cheezburger

The user is right. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

At least it helps to set viewer expectations, but no wonder everything seems so familiar.

Did this blow your mind like it did the folks on Tumblr? Tell us in the comments.

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This is Why Disney Continues to Recycle Bits and Pieces of Animation Over and Over Again

If you’re a big Disney fan – or even just someone who watches a lot of movies and pays attention to detail – it’s probably no secret that Disney’s animators recycle some of their animations into multiple subsequent films.

If the only reason they do that is to save money, it turns out they save alot of money, because as the internet is learning to come to grips with, Disney recycles a ton of entire scenes.

And I’m sorry to say that once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

Let’s go!

First, did you know that this sequence from Snow White was entirely repurposed for Robin Hood?

And this animation in Beauty and the Beast hasn’t aged in 30 years!

Anyone think Christopher Robin looks a little bit like young Mowgli??

The process is called rotoscoping, which is sort of like current animators asking the smart kids of the past whether or not they can copy their paper, according to Business Insider.

“It involves animators drawing and tracing over old footage to create anew,” and traces its roots back to Wolfgang “Wollie” Reitherman.

The classic and legendary Disney animator lived by the motto “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and I think we can all agree everything about early Disney films were working.

Another Disney legend, Floyd Norman, claimed that it was actually tougher and cost more to redraw an existing sequence, but that it was also the safe choice, and one Reitherman and others were sure would land with audiences.

That said, there were plenty of animators hankering to draw something besides little boys and dancing princesses, and eventually, they would get to use some of their own creative genius to make new sequences.

Hopefully none of this has ruined your childhood.

I think those people are being a bit dramatic, don’t you? I mean, if anything, it just reinforces how much Disney influenced your childhood – again and again and again.

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Plot-Twists That People Say Were Award-Worthy

When it comes to movies, it takes many elements coming together really well to make something great instead of good – and it’s the rare film indeed that remains imprinted on our memories long after our first viewing.

If you’re someone who likes great twists, you know those are rarer than you’d like them to be – but we think you might find something to love on this list of 12 fantastic ones.

SPOILERS AHEAD!!

12. Gone Baby Gone (2007)

“The ending of this one really had me questioning my morals.” —lizizzz

11. V for Vendetta (2006)

“Halfway through the film, Evey believes that she’s in prison, getting tortured, and communicating with someone…then poof, it’s revealed to all be a set-up lie. It’s wild.” —katiem4ab0be32b

10. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

“When you watch a superhero movie, you always expect the heroes to win. I remember watching the movie thinking, ‘There’s NO WAY the Avengers are going to let Thanos get all the stones…’

Then he snapped his fingers, and everyone starting dusting away. I was shaken for a long time after that.” —sarahs4ef7d1243

9. Predestination (2014)

“This deserves a spot on this list. You’re welcome.” —ellemnida1994

8. You’re Next (2011)

“We find out that the main character’s boyfriend staged the home invasion in order to kill off his whole family and get the inheritance.” —caitlinm18

7. Saw (2004)

“When you find out that the ‘dead body’ on the floor of the room was John Kramer/Jigsaw the whole time. I wish I could watch this movie for the first time all over again just for that twist!” —meeks34

6. The Illusionist (2006)

“My favorite plot twist is the end of this one. The inspector’s face when he pieces it all together is perfection.” —cassandras43100c5b2

5. Knives Out (2019)

“This one had a lot of nice plot twists, but I was shocked when we find out Marta gave the right medicine, and Ransom set fire to the DNA lab not to protect her, but to destroy the evidence that she wasn’t guilty!” —Grégory Damaso, Facebook

4. The Sixth Sense (1999)

“This is the ONLY right answer. The end of this movie, when you find out that Malcom has been a ghost this whole time changed how movie twists are written.

And when you go back and rewatch it, it makes so much sense when you notice all the little foreshadowing that goes into it!” —sydneyk416a6bc73

3. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

“While it’s well-known now, this is one of — if not THE — biggest plot twists of all time. It literally shocked all of pop culture and changed one of the biggest franchises of all time.” —anthonym4fe54dbed

2. Fight Club (1999)

“When it’s revealed that Tyler Durden is actually the narrator, it’s incredible. I love the movie as a whole, and this remains one of the most inventive and mind-boggling plot twists of all time.” —emmagarnerrr

1. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

“When they start revealing that John Nash has schizophrenia and everything he experienced was a delusion…it’s incredible and out of nowhere.” —jroberts0113

I’ve definitely slept on some of these and need to rectify that.

What’s your favorite movie with a great twist? Share it with us in the comments!

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Actors Whose Live-Action Characters Look Just Like The Cartoons

More and more live action versions of cartoons are being made, and I have to think casting departments are working overtime to find the perfect actor to bring those beloved favorite characters to life.

These 10 actors really nailed it, though, and I have to think it’s more about the looks – they just embody, 100% those animated characters we’ve all grown to love.

10. Sadie Stanley as Kim Possible.

Maybe it’s the hair color, or maybe she’s just as perfect as she seems.

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9. Orton O’Brien as Christopher Robin

Pooh isn’t Pooh without his best pal, and O’Brien embodied him perfectly.

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8. Isabela Moner as Dora the Explorer

Just as adorable as you figured she would be in real life.

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7. David Lewis as Mr. Crocker

Fairly Oddparents delighted a generation, and Lewis played Crocker to a ‘t.’

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6. Liu Yifei as Mulan

The movie might have been a bust, but she definitely wasn’t.

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5. Neal Sethi as Mogli

The hair and makeup people were surely involved, but the resemblance is uncanny.

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4. Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl

They could not have found another person who resembles her more.

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3. Elizabeth Perkins as Wilma Flintstone

All of the casting in this movie was A+.

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2. Alexander Skarsguard as Tarzan

I would watch this all day, every day. Just saying.

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1. Angelina Jolie as Maleficent

No one else could have done it as well.

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I don’t think they could have found better actors if they tried, to be honest.

Which one of these was the most perfect for you? Or can you think of a better one? Share with us in the comments!

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Disney Facts That Might Have Escaped Your Notice

It’s kind of hard to believe there’s anything we don’t know about Disney, their movies, and their history – after all, we’ve lived and breathed it pretty much our entire lives.

The great thing about corporations as huge and far-flung as Disney, though, is that there’s always something lurking, waiting to be uncovered.

We’re hoping that, among these 12 more obscure facts, you might find something new to learn!

12. Disney’s first PG movie was The Black Hole.

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Director Gary Nelson says they were trying not to get a G rating all along.

11. “A Spoonful of Sugar” was inspired by the polio vaccine.

According to Jeffrey Sherman, son of Robert Sherman (who helped write the song) he told his dad how he’d received his vaccine on a sugar cube.

10. Both Joan Collins and Bea Arthur turned down the role of Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

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Both actresses agents sneered at the role, when nowadays, a-listers clamor to do voice acting in animated pictures.

9. Dick VanDyke blamed his questionable Cockney accent on his vocal coach.

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His vocal coach was Irish and, according to Van Dyke, “didn’t do an accent any better than I did.”

8. The gold-and-blue theme of the ballroom scene in Beauty and the Beast was deliberately chosen.

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It was meant to represent Belle, who was typically in blue at the beginning of the movie but morphed to gold as her character went through a transformation.

7. Julie Andrews wasn’t the first person to play Marry Poppins.

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Actress Mary Wikes played the character in a one-hour TV adaptation on CBS in 1949.

6. Mary Wikes returned to Disney at least one more time.

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She played Sister Mary Lazarus in the Sister Act films.

5. Disney wanted the Beatles to make a cameo in Jungle Book.

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John Lennon was reportedly the one who nixed the idea.

4.  Angela Lansbury is a pro.

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Her version of “Beauty and the Beast” only required a single take.

This was even after she was up the night before on a flight to New York – a flight that included a bomb threat and an emergency landing – that almost made her miss the recording altogether.

3. Disneyland’s King Arthur Carousel was built for the Sunnyside Beach Park in 1922.

That makes it older than the park.

2. 1993 was the first time Disney released a trailer that was an entire scene.

It was from The Lion King, and I think it’s fair to say that it paid off.

1. The first air-conditioned attraction at Disneyland opened in 1963.

It was the Enchanted Tiki Room – they needed to keep the computer system cool.

I definitely learned a thing or two.

Which of these was new to you? If we taught you something, tell us what in the comments!

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Movies That Bombed at the Box Office but Not in Fans’ Hearts

There are a lot of ways to judge a movie’s success or failure, and only one of them has to do with box office receipts. Like with all creative media, it’s impossible for the studios and powers that be to guess, with 100% accuracy, what’s going to resonate with audiences.

Not to mention that there are plenty of examples of films through the decades that have flopped at the box office only to become beloved classics – or cult classics – somewhere down the road.

Here are 13 movies that are technically failures, but that have found their way into the hearts of thousands of viewers nonetheless.

13. This one was super fun.

If you’re into a cowboy romp, it’s got your covered.

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12. Fantasy elements can really make or break a film.

They obviously spent some money on this one.

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11. This movie made me rage.

But to each their own.

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10. It’s no Scream.

It’s not bad, though.

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9. These are facts.

I push it on everyone I know.

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8. This movie is legit amazing.

If you haven’t seen it, rectify that immediately.

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7. This one was super fun and under-loved.

The cast is something else, too.

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6. I’ve never even heard of this film.

But if that’s Jude Law, consider me in.

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5. If you’re into that sort of thing.

This picture alone is making me queasy.

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4. That checklist has me convinced.

Have you seen this one? Thoughts?

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3. We can all agree this has reached cult classic stage.

For Gen X, anyway.

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2. Not enough people saw this one.

I think the commenter nailed the reasons, too.

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1. I’m glad I’m not this guy’s friend.

Maybe I’m being too judgmental.

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I have tons of these flicks that aren’t “good” but are nonetheless great.

What’s your favorite underrated film? Share with us in the comments!

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