Trivia: This episode was written by actor Alec Baldwin, who based it upon his own experiences with tabloid reporters.
Cubs Fan
29th Apr 2005
Law & Order (1990)
17th Apr 2005
The Hours (2002)
Trivia: For her role as Virginia Woolf, Nicole Kidman (who is a natural lefty) taught herself to write right-handed.
14th Apr 2005
To Live and Die in LA (1985)
11th Apr 2005
Star Trek (1966)
Trivia: The Vulcan Nerve Pinch was invented by Leonard Nimoy as a way for Spock to overpower opponents without having to resort to violence.
1st Apr 2005
Sex and the City (1998)
Trivia: Carrie is the only main character who never appears nude (she is either dressed or covered by something). Sarah Jessica Parker had a strict "no nudity" clause in her contract.
1st Apr 2005
Manhunter (1986)
Question: When Jack Crawford is explaining to his team about the Tooth Fairy's note to Lecktor, there is, very prominently in the foreground, what looks like a paperweight on his desk. What exactly is it, and why is it so important as to be in the foreground? (00:43:20)
Chosen answer: It's the plaster cast of the Tooth Fairy's teeth made from the bite impressions he left on past victims.
1st Apr 2005
The Simpsons (1989)
22nd Mar 2005
Star Trek (1966)
Operation -- Annihilate! - S1-E30
Trivia: The dead body of Kirk's brother, Sam, is played by William Shatner.
22nd Mar 2005
Star Trek (1966)
22nd Mar 2005
La Confidential (1997)
Question: Sid Hudgens uses the phrase "Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush." What does "q.t." stand for?
Chosen answer: "QT" is slang which literally means "quiet" and it is also used as a police radio term which means "secrecy required regarding location."
22nd Mar 2005
La Confidential (1997)
Question: Was Dudley Smith written as an Irishman, or was the accent something James Cromwell just did for kicks?
Chosen answer: Yes, Dudley Smith was Irish.
21st Mar 2005
Be Cool (2005)
21st Mar 2005
The Sting (1973)
Trivia: Doyle Lonnegan's limp was a result of Robert Shaw injuring his ankle. Rather than working around it, Shaw incorporated the limp into his performance.
15th Mar 2005
25th Hour (2002)
Trivia: While filming a fight scene, Barry Pepper accidentally broke Edward Norton's nose.
15th Mar 2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Question: According to the IMDb trivia page, William Petersen reprised his role of Will Graham from "Manhunter" in one episode. Which episode was this?
Chosen answer: In the episode "Abra Cadaver" Tom Noonan, who played The Tooth Fairy in 'Manhunter', appeared as the bad guy. Since Grissom was the main investigator, many fans saw a similarity.
15th Mar 2005
Hannibal (2001)
Trivia: In the brain eating scene, the piece of brain Ray Liotta eats is actually a piece of cooked chicken.
15th Mar 2005
Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Trivia: Because of their roles in the film, both Brad Pitt and David Thewlis were banned from entering China.
8th Mar 2005
Red Dragon (2002)
Question: In Brooklyn, why does Francis Dolarhyde eat the Blake painting? I've watched the movie twice, and I still don't understand that scene.
Chosen answer: Dolarhyde thinks that by eating the painting, he can destroy the Red Dragon from inside of him. He is trying to stop the monster/killer side of his personality because he wants to lead a normal life with Reba.
8th Mar 2005
The Deer Hunter (1978)
Trivia: To acquire the withdrawn, hollowed-out look of his character, Christopher Walken ate nothing but bananas and rice.
8th Mar 2005
Carrie (1976)
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