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There are goofs — which are forgivable to an extent. And then there are these. Simply unforgivable. Here is the list of 5 dumbest movie mistakes. PACIFIC RIM – Dinosaurs had 2 brains “Now we both know that the Kaiju are so large they need two brains to move around, like a dinosaur.” This quote is filled with all kinds of wrong. Charlie Day’s character is supposedly the expert in this in this movie and while he seems to know a lot about the Kaiju, he evidently knows absolutely nothing about earth-based animals....

SPONSORED LINKS What makes a movie franchise great? Is it the box office numbers, its success at continuity, its immortal source material, the characters, its general capacity as a ‘film’ or the love these films receive even generations hence? This discussion could go on a while, and whatever may be the reason for it, it’s now a known fact that movie franchises keep the wheel spinning in Hollywood. Most of the movie franchises were formed owing to the very first outing being immensely successful at its time; and while it is heartening to see somewhat concentrated efforts to keep these beloved movie franchises going, it also bothers me that a lot of them have morphed into shameless cash grabs, with the franchise churning out movies just to earn money, milking on the nostalgia and popularity of its previous films....

Watching Bruce Lee movies as an 8 year old kid gave me chills like no other. My father used to have a massive collection of Bruce Lee movies and I remember coming back from school those days and rushing to watch the master at work on-screen. Lee fascinated me like no other action movie star. There was something so unique about his presence on-screen that I often felt hypnotized by his remarkable mental strength that he so fiercely displayed with his intimidating demeanor....

ABC News’ ’20/20′ is well known for its interviews and true crime investigative reports. A chilling episode of the show, ‘You’ve Got Jail,’ delves into the shocking murder of Bruce Miller and how the authorities discovered a sinister plot to have him killed. The investigation led them to Bruce’s wife, Sharee, and her lover, Jerry Cassaday. The episode features interviews with Bruce’s brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Judy Miller. So, if you’re curious to find out more about them, here’s what we know!...

When Mark and Shaun Staudte passed away in 2012, the police, as well as their close ones, believed it to be of natural causes. However, a shocking tip from an unlikely source led authorities to believe there was something afoot. ABC’s ’20/20: Home Sweet Murder’ chronicles the deaths and shows how an investigation finally led to Mark’s wife, Diane Staudte’s arrest, along with some shocking revelations. Let’s explore how the police honed in on the perpetrator and find out where Diane is at present, shall we?...

Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind‘ season 3 is now in the final stages, with the astronauts on Mars struggling for their survival. The ninth episode, titled ‘Coming Home,’ highlights the group’s struggles on the Red Planet and the challenges in their return to earth. The episode also deals with Kelly’s unexpected pregnancy and progresses Ellen’s storyline with a major revelation. Naturally, viewers must be wondering about how the episode sets up next week’s season finale....

The seventh episode of HBO Max’s crime series ‘The Staircase’ follows Evelyn Ivins, an attorney working for Project for Actual Innocence, an organization that deals with wrongful convictions. Evelyn investigates several State Bureau of Investigation reports and finds out that the reports aren’t credible enough. The investigation leads her to the discovery that blood-spatter analyst Duane Deaver withheld negative test results concerning the case of Greg Taylor, who has been in prison for seventeen years following a conviction influenced by Deaver’s testimony....

‘Before We Die’ is a British crime thriller that revolves around Detective Hannah Laing (Lesley Sharp), who discovers that her fellow officer and married lover, Sean Hardacre (Bill Ward), has gone missing. She decides to investigate the case with the help of her new partner Billy Murdoch (Vincent Regan), after convincing her boss Tina Carter (Rebecca Scroggs). Sean is soon found dead, and the detective duo suspects the Mimicas – a Croatian immigrant family who owns a restaurant, whom Sean had been before his untimely demise....

‘Boo, Bitch’ is a teen supernatural comedy series from Netflix. The story revolves around high schoolers Gia (Zoe Margaret Colletti) and Erika Vu (Lana Condor). They are only months away from graduating. Despite spending four years in the same high school, not many of their fellow students know them. Gia wants to change this and make some noise before their time at the high school ends for good. Erika is initially happy to remain anonymous, believing that no fame is better than infamy....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Jason Orley, ‘I Want You Back’ is an entertaining romantic comedy movie starring Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, and Scott Eastwood, among others. It follows Peter and Emma, two heartbroken strangers who meet after getting dumped by their partners Anne and Noah. Soon, both of them find out that their former flames have happily moved on with other people. Desperate to win them back, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to separate their exes from their new lovers....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s fantasy novel series of the same name, ‘Outlander‘ is a historical drama television series developed by Ronald D. Moore. The highly-anticipated season 6 of the show is all set to focus on Jamie and Claire’s complicated life choices in the light of the Revolutionary war. While the latter is still coming to terms with and healing from the beastly assault that she had to endure, the former must bravely embrace the uncertainty that life has to offer....

SPONSORED LINKS Is Reacher a True Story? No, ‘Reacher’ is not based on a true story. Nick Santora developed the show based on British thriller author Lee Child’s ‘Jack Reacher’ novel series and the protagonist Jack Reacher. The narrative of the first season covers the events of ‘Killing Floor,’ the first novel of the 26-book series. “It’s the foundational story in the Reacher myth. He’s learning how to be Jack Reacher,” Child said about the narrative of the book and the show to EW....

Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On’ – just as the title suggests – revolves around those couples wherein one person has given their partner an ultimatum to either commit forever or split for good. However, the twist is that while all of them ponder how to proceed, they’re allowed to explore a different side by dating others from the contestant pool and spending time with them in a trial marriage....

Netflix’s ‘Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres’ documents the life of Shimon Peres, one of the most influential heads of state of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Originally from in Vishnyeva, Belarus (then Wiszniew, Poland), Peres was born Szymon Perski in 1923. After moving to Tel Aviv in 1934 with his family, Peres became involved with the Zionist movement when he was very young. In the following years, he was at the forefront of the process that transformed Israel into the most prominent military power in the region....

While Abercrombie & Fitch was founded in 1892, the company struggled throughout the 1980s until Mike Jeffries joined as CEO. He was credited with the clothing brand’s rapid rise through the following years. However, Abercrombie and Fitch marketed itself on exclusivity, which was part of the company’s many problems. Amidst several controversies, Mike retired from his role in the company in 2014. Netflix’s ‘White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch’ delves into the once-iconic brand’s influence on fashion and Mike’s controversial time at its helm....

SPONSORED LINKS Cinema, as a medium, is unparalleled in its power to shed light on crippling issues faced by society, and anorexia is one such crucial instance. Anorexia nervosa, by its name proper, is an eating disorder indicated by unnaturally low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and the adoption of extreme measures to maintain this crippling sense of inadequacy and worthlessness. Notwithstanding other reasons, anorexic people tend to have low self-belief that stems from cultural products such as books and films, to name only two....

SPONSORED LINKS Being a teenager is tough. One has to fulfill the expectations of the preceding generation while dealing with one’s own life, often marred by unrequited love, heart-breaking disputes and gut-pulling loneliness. However, not all is sad and gloomy. With a tumultuous time comes an enjoyable experience, and these teen dramas have perfectly captured that. On top of that, being a girl in teens is quite the tough experience. With confusion and questions, many find it tough to explore their inner identities....

‘Picker Sisters’ is a reality series that follows two home decor store owners, Tracy Hutson and Tanya McQueen. Sisters at heart, the duo is determined to have the best and rarest items in their LA-based shop for their customers. In order to look for old and rare collectibles, they travel all across the country and search for eye-catching pieces. The duo’s cross-country trip and bond endeared them to the viewers....

SPONSORED LINKS 14. Lifted (2007) Lifted was played along with ‘Ratatouille’ when it was released. Made by the Oscar-nominated sound designer Gary Rydstrom, this short film is based on an extraordinary premise of an alien abductor learning to abduct a sleeping human child in the dead of night and inevitably faltering to do so. The film is super fun with pure slapstick humor but the heartwarming feeling that usually exudes from Pixar films are missing a bit here....

Rulon Jeffs was the president of the FLDS Church (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). Part of the fundamental Mormon sect, they are known to practice polygamy. In the wake of his death, certain allegations were raised against both him and his son, Warren Jeffs, along with various others in the church, especially for the manner in which they sexually exploited underage girls in the name of religion, along with other crimes....