Captivating Stories Behind Iconic Movie Moments

I often don’t think about details when I’m watching a movie because I’m focused on the story and the characters, so hearing about how the magic came to the screen is fascinating.

Start popping the popcorn and look out for 11 behind the scenes stories of these iconic movie moments. These surprised even me, a huge movie buff!

1.It’s the eyes TBH

The little girl with Angelina Jolie is her daughter.

She was cast because, unlike many of the children auditioning for this role, she was not afraid of Angelina in make up.

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2. Impressive

Bill Murray improvised most of his lines for Kingpin (1996) and bowled three consecutive strikes in front of a live audience while the camera was rolling!

He also improvised most of his lines.

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3. Symbolism

In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), anyone who attempts to kill Indy is wearing a flower on their lapel.

Who knew flowers could be sinister.

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4. Improvising

Coconuts were used instead of horses in this Monty Python scene because using real horses was too expensive.

Absurdist humor can be super practical.

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5. Method acting

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Lucius Malfoy slaps Draco’s hand on his cane. Jason Isaacs didn’t know the cane had fangs on the top.

Tom Felton’s reaction wasn’t acting. That must have hurt like hell.

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6. Face palm

When you see Sean Bean looking exasperated with his head in his palm, he’s actually reading lines off of it. The lines had been changed the night previous to filming and he needed help to remember them.

You gotta do what you gotta do and in doing so he created a classic meme.

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7. Well deserved

Look closely in Deadpool 2 (2018) and you’ll notice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s headshot is in the pile of candidates they go through for consideration in the force.

She is a legend and deserves a place there.

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8. Clever

From a birds-eye view, you can see that Neo and Morpheus’s fight choreography and clothing matches the yin-yang symbol.

You can notice new things every time you watch The Matrix (1999).

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9. Not an extra

The background characters in the Italian marketplace scene in Rocky (1976) are not extras.

They appear amused because they were actual patrons and didn’t understand why he was running up and down the street.

The shot where the orange is thrown was totally improvised. Good thing it wasn’t a watermelon. What a great scene in Rocky!

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10. Effective

To ensure the frantic emotion of Brad Pitt’s wild speech in 12 Monkeys (1995) came across as convincing, director Terry Gilliam took Brad’s cigarettes from him.

Terry got the effect he wanted. He’d previously sent Brad to a speech therapist to coach to work on it.

Who knew there’d be a perk to withdrawal.

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11. True professionals

Eric Bana and Brad Pitt didn’t have stunt doubles for this scene in Troy (2004), so they had a rule that for each unintentional hit they’d have to pay the other actor $50, $100 for hard blows.

Brad had to pay Eric $750 but Eric didn’t have to pay Brad anything.

Eric Bana is either incredibly skilled or really lucky.

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From now on I’m going to be wondering about the back stories of movies as I watch them.

What’s your favorite little-known trivia about a movie? Let us know in the comments.

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People Shared Their Awkward Pics With Celebrities

If celebrities didn’t really enjoy getting their photos with random people before Covid, now they have the perfect excuse not to get close to strangers.

Lucky them!

But let’s go back to the old days before the pandemic and check out some funny and kind of awkward photos that people shared of themselves with big celebs.

Enjoy!

1. You landed an interview.

Bonus points!

2. We miss Grumpy Cat!

You nailed it!

3. You cried four times…

A day well spent.

4. Okay, you win.

This is pretty epic.

5. Get your hands out of my face.

At least he’s having a good time.

6. Don’t remember a thing.

Well, at least you got the pic.

7. “Cancel me.”

A good snapshot.

8. That’s pretty rare.

How’d you score that?

9. Let us pray.

All That!

10. Ready for a kiss?

You better be?

11. I drew you!

I wonder if she liked it.

Have you ever had your pic with a celebrity?

If so, share it with us in the comments.

We’d love to see them!

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Hysterical Tweets From the Last Blockbuster

I’m gonna make a bold prediction.

And you can say you heard it here first when it comes true.

There will be a video store renaissance at some point in the next ten years and places like Blockbuster (but maybe not actually Blockbuster) will see a major resurgence.

Because what’s more fun than roaming through a video store looking for a great flick to watch with family and friends?

Streaming just ain’t cutting it, people!

But until that happens, at least we can enjoy this funny Twitter account that envisions what’s going on inside the last Blockbuster Video store on Earth. Let’s check it out.

1. Those late fees won’t be erased.

Don’t even think about it…

2. We need to do a wellness check.

A little help over here?

3. It’s totally worth it!

Boom! Four posters sold!

4. That’s one way to look at it.

You gotta see the bright side of things.

5. You guys are livin’ the high life!

When did you get so fancy?!?!

6. Colleen is at it again.

You might want to demote her…just an idea…

7. Putting Mr. Pilsen on blast!

Wow…this might get ugly.

8. Ma’am…you have to leave now.

This isn’t the airport!

9. Just their luck…

What else could possibly go wrong?

10. Sure, I’ll give it a shot.

Things might get a little bit weird in here…

11. Not gonna work anymore.

Oh boy, here come the waterworks…

12. Gone but not forgotten.

We will miss you…

Okay, now it’s your turn to make us laugh.

In the comments, please tell us about some other funny social media pages that you like to follow.

We’d really appreciate it! Thanks!

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These Tweets From the Last Blockbuster Sure Are Funny

The last Blockbuster Video is gone with the wind, which is very sad for kids like me who grew up roaming around video stores…

But the good news is that the legacy is still alive with a hilarious Twitter page called “The Last Blockbuster” that imagines what’s still going on inside that one last franchise that’s still holding on for dear life…

We love it and we think that you’ll love it, too.

So enjoy these tweets and have some laughs!

1. God has no place here.

This is where the sinner congregate.

2. Come meet the team!

Sounds like a pretty fun place to work!

3. The Last Blockbuster is never going away.

Don’t even think about it…

4. This place is all about family values.

That’s why I still rent my movies there.

5. You did what you had to do.

You just couldn’t keep your hands off of it, could you, customers?!?!

6. Guys, please help out in this department.

I don’t think it’s too much to ask.

7. I love this idea!

I’ll take RoboCop 3!

8. Trying to cut out some of the fat.

What about my beloved Horror section?

9. This could get really ugly.

And super duper weird.

10. They are brutal!

Try not to get on their bad side, okay?

11. We don’t get involved in those kinds of disputes.

How else can we help you?

Now we want to hear from you.

What are some more funny social media accounts we should be following?

Please share some links with us in the comments. Thanks!

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People Discuss the Unrealistic Things in Movies That Really Bother Them

I have a very distinct memory of watching the movie Speed at the theater when I was younger.

It was really exciting, and when the part when the out-of-control bus being driven by Sandra Bullock jumped that HUGE section of highway and landed safely on the other side happened, two older gentlemen sitting in front of me started dying laughing because of how unrealistic it was…

But I was pretty young and didn’t pick up on the ridiculousness of it at the time, so their laughter hurt my feelings. And it ruined my life. And apparently, I’m still not over it…

The point is that all kinds of wacky things happen in movies.

AskReddit users opened up about unrealistic things in movies that really get on their nerves.

1. Painful.

“People who yank out their IVs.

I tugged on mine once and I f*cking cried.”

2. Seems like you’re doing fine.

“Working as a waitress, or some other near minimum wage/poverty wage job and having excessive time off and money and things like huge houses.”

3. He’s fine.

“The standard car flips over five times and catches on fire and every single time, Vin Diesel walks out unscathed.”

4. Doesn’t happen.

“Finding car keys “hidden” behind a car’s sun visor.

I don’t know a single real human who has ever used this method when stashing keys.”

5. Found it!

“People Googling exactly what’s happening to them and getting the answers they’re looking for. Happens a lot in scary movies.

A house is being haunted by the ghost of a tall man, and the owners Google “Tall man ghost” and find exactly the article that explains who the ghost is and what happened to him.”

6. No problem!

“”I need information from this computer.”

Tech guy runs over and starts hammering wildly on the keyboard, “I’m in!”

The keyboard is plugged into a xbox, and the OS is windows 2000.”

7. Let’s have a look…

“The fight or flight response doesn’t seem to exist in horror movies.

If I come across a friend’s dead body in the woods, my first instinct isn’t to investigate the scene.

I am getting the f*ck out of there and calling the police.”

8. What could it be?

“Most people in real life know what zombies and vampires and such are, but in a lot of movies people act all perplexed like “what the heck is THIS new monster thing?”

And scratch their heads…”

9. I like beer.

“When someone asks for a beer, they never specify what kind of beer they want but the bartender always seems to give them the right one.”

10. Not accurate.

“Why is Africa always depicted as nothing but dirt roads, bush and animals?

I live in Africa and have never had an elephant strolling by my window or a giraffe eating through my kitchen window.

Also, we have some really nice houses, not just huts. We also have high rise buildings, blue flag beaches, five star resorts, world standard airports (not just the dirt strips you see in movies) and much more!

And don’t get me started on the “African/Wakanda” accent they used in Black Panther….”

11. Hmmm…

“When they try to casually slip in something that you just know will be crucial later on in the film.

Like someone saying to the hero, “how’s that online course in lock picking going ?”

You know he’ll be picking a lock at some point later .”

12. Funny.

“Dressing room montages.

You waited for the last possible minute to buy that outfit you need (it’s going to change your life!) you’re not going to be laughing and goofing around in the dressing room.

You’re going to be going, “It doesn’t fit!” while your mom stands outside the door saying, “Do you think a different size would work? Do you want me to ask if they have a 12?” “NO I HATE IT THERE’S NOTHING HERE I’LL NEVER FIND ANYTHING I’M NOT GOING TO THE PROM”.”

13. This is true.

“In a horror movie, everyone acts insanely stupid.

No one ever believes each other, they go outside to investigate a loud noise when there’s been a string of murders, etc.

“Our best chance is if we split up”.”

14. All of this stuff.

“Getting a parking spot right in front of the address in a big city.

Falling 15 feet and then catching yourself by one hand on a tiny protrusion.

A character just enters the house and starts talking. Even when the scene is in an interior room. No doorbell, no getting the door.

Adults walking around an elementary school without being questioned or accosted by staff.”

What unrealistic things in movies really get on your nerves?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know!

Please and thank you!

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What Unrealistic Things in Movies Drive You Crazy? Here’s What Folks Had to Say.

I love movies and have since I was young.

But still, even I, as a film lover, admit that there are a lot of unrealistic things we see in movies that tend to happen over and over again.

What unrealistic things in movies annoy you?

Here’s how folks on AskReddit responded.

1. The battle.

“When there are 2 armies marching toward each other in formation but as soon as the battle starts it all breaks up into thousands of 1 on 1 melee duels completely ignoring the importance of unit cohesion, discipline, training, and morale.”

2. Just like in Die Hard.

“People climbing through ductwork to get in between rooms.

Most ducts are not big enough for a person to fit in.”

3. The law.

“Attorneys pacing around during a trial and attorneys approaching the judge without asking.

My personal favorite is when a new, d*mning piece of evidence or witnesses is presented in the middle of trial to the complete surprise of the opposing party.

Like sorry buddy but discovery deadline was a month ago. You should know this.”

4. Blasphemy!

“In medieval/fantasy, whenever there is a siege weapon they fire one shot and then “CHARGE!”

Like, “b*tch it took you a month to erect that trebuchet and you’re only going to fire it once?”

During the siege scene in “The King” they sat around for days and days hurling stones at the castle until the wall finally fell and I was like “Yes. Thank you.””

5. A bunch of weaklings.

“Grip strength.

People hanging off of anything, one handed, for long times, holding on to other people, pulling themselves up.

General population can’t do a pull up.”

6. Headshot.

“Blows to the head knocking someone out for exactly as long as is convenient for the plot with no long term consequences whatsoever.

Even otherwise “realistic” shows and movies are guilty of this. In reality, and blow to the head strong enough to knock you out is likely to cause brain damage or even death.”

7. Awkward!

“Walking up to a microphone and it squeals feedback.

Always.

In reality, that shouldn’t happen unless the sound person is a moron.”

8. Happens all the time.

“Any movie where the villain who is beating the sh*t out of the hero and decides to brag or monologue before killing them, which gives the hero enough time for a sneak attack or for somebody else to intervene.”

9. Isn’t anyone gonna eat?

“The food.

The poor, long-suffering food.

No one eats it. No one enjoys it.

People go to restaurants primarily to order something, have it arrive, and then have an argument and storm out.”

10. Take it easy!

“When people slice the palm of their hand open for a drop of blood.

That sh*t will take FOREVER to heal, just prick your finger.”

11. It’s all bullsh*t.

“Courtroom confessions, but also just courtroom scenes in general.

First, nobody confesses to a crime while on the witness stand at somebody else’s trial. Nobody.

Second, have you been to court? It’s 97% waiting around, 2% wondering if you have time to go to the bathroom, and 1% anything to do with you or your case.”

12. Every time!

“Turning on the TV and what they needed to hear is on TV on the right channel at the right time.”

13. Come on!

“Bad guy receives a mortal wound like a point blank gunshot to the torso or deep knife wound and just lays there bleeding profusely for a minute with the protagonist immediately forgetting about them.

Then is able to somehow stand up and have like an 8 round boxing match with the protagonist before finally being finished off.”

How about you?

What things do you see in movies that really annoy you?

Talk to us in the comments!

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Horror Memes That Are Scary Accurate

A special breed of folks who really enjoy nearly peeing their pants at a good jump scare, or love peering at a movie through their fingers when they can’t quite handle the gore.

If you’re one of those people who just really likes horror movies, then you’re also someone who will realize just how scary accurate these 15 memes are.

15. I don’t want this to be scary accurate.

And yet…

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14. It’s like these kids have learned nothing.

Seriously, don’t they watch movies?!

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13. I mean.

It kind of depends on my mood, but I can see this.

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12. We can’t all be good at everything.

At least she’s in bed with you. Beggars can’t be choosers.

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11. Microwaves are supposed to be so great.

They fall short of that just way too often though.

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10. I don’t know why this made me laugh so hard.

I’m still snickering.

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9. Some people are just fighters.

And, you know. Killers.

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8. Like ships in the night.

That mashup would be pretty cool.

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7. You never know what you’re going to find in there.

It’s not going to be pleasant, though.

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6. It’s not quite so exciting.

But it does kind of make you want to hide.

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5. Give it all to me.

I can never have enough.

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4. Hey, we’ve all put on a few pounds.

I’m just saying. No shame.

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3. Why would someone post this?

I am never going to be able to listen to that Christmas song again.

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2. Welp, time to head for Google.

Why do they have to mess with us like that!?

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1. This is an amazing meme.

Well done, Sir or Madam.

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I’m more of a casual horror fan, but I still loved these.

What’s your favorite scary movie? Tell us in the comments!

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This Son Photoshops His Dad Into Movies and the Results Are Very Funny

I wish I had a better knowledge of Photoshop.

There are so many cool things you can do with it–like digitally insert your dad into culturally relevant moments across both history and cinema

That being said, Instagram user the_dadvent does this rather well.

1. “Hey, Eddie. Is that a rabbit in your pocket…

…or are ya’ glad to see me?”

2. “They can take our land…

…but they’ll never take our…sweater vests?”

3. Dad: We’re not getting a dog?

Dads when they get the dog.

4. The gas mileage on this thing is what!?

“I’m not chipping in. It’s not my fault you missed the exit.”

5. Hey, Point Break.

“Ya’ keep telling me you’re worthy, so how about a haircut and a job? No, no. Don’t give me that God of Thunder nonsense.”

6. Listen up, McFly.

“When this banjo hit 55 miles an hour, you’re going to hear some serious sh*t.”

7. I am unsinkable.

His embrace melts the North Atlantic iceberg of my heart.

8. Junior!

“There’s a fire.”

9. Ayyy, so we singin’?

“I feel like we didn’t have to sing in the rain… And we dance now? In the puddles? Do always wear taps shoes out?”

10. I don’t know what was in that red pill.

“Are you guys seeing all these 1’s and 0’s. I’m maybe not okay with this. Where’s the guy with the pills?”

11. Yippe ki yay.

“Young man, where are your shoes?”

12. Holy local jurisdiction, Batman

“The police just let you do this?”

Have you ever used photoshop to manipulate photos like this? Ever had the urge to let Leo hold you on the bow of the Titanic? Ever taken the time to do it?

Share it with us in the comments so we can legitimize your claim to Leo’s love and ensure you’re not just one of his French girls.

Au revoir. 

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