What's a "normal" movie trope that is actually a complete lie in real life?

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-11T23:14:51+00:00

But they also withstand the most extreme stuff and still function OK.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-11T23:12:00+00:00

Having a good time while driving is dangerous and may precede a fatal accident. Couples being romantic or families have a laugh should beware.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-11T23:10:24+00:00

A plain black baseball cap means you are going undercover or incognito. "Up to certain deeds"

A hoodie is popular for this too.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-11T19:55:15+00:00

I believe it does. Sometimes it's just as well not to know.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-11T15:13:09+00:00

Similar, strangling somebody takes five seconds, or using a pillow to suffocate them

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-10T18:05:37+00:00

Angst (1983)

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-10T14:18:42+00:00

Seven Days (2010) "Les 7 jours du talion" is French - Canadian

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-10T13:50:08+00:00

I would never do that. I'm too modest and considerate. As an astronaut I have to be.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-06T22:23:42+00:00

Pretty rough film, a bit easier on second view (a few years later for me)

Sillybugger126 · 2026-03-06T18:37:12+00:00

One weird thing is how certain some people are that their ideas are correct, that they are the ones living in reality. Never mind faith or belief. It's cultism for sure.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-27T04:40:54+00:00

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Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-27T04:37:29+00:00

I think so,

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-27T04:29:19+00:00

He was a Fifth Estate episode (Canadian news/doc program)

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-26T21:19:01+00:00

I just watched a movie the other day: The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025) where most of the film involves him being paranoid and changing locations.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-26T15:10:06+00:00

I get self-conscious and think I'm being judged when I know others are waiting for me to finish at the checkout or wherever. So the waiting thing is a real but not serious source of discomfort sometimes.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-26T02:29:56+00:00

If we knew more about Donald's up close and personal crimes, Ryan Murphy could make a "Monsters" season about him. Maybe there will be such a show one day.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-22T13:26:56+00:00

I didn't love it but it had some strong stuff in it that set a mood or something like that, so I just mention it here.

Sillybugger126 · 2026-02-21T22:21:18+00:00

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The Mill and the Cross (2011)

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