From quite an old magazine article, a fairly random mix of movie mistakes.... (compiled by Simon Rose for Yes! magazine). I'll add some more up to date ones at some point, but how many of these have you spotted?
1 Superman IV - if this is meant to be Metropolis, in the US, howcome the front of the train says "Cockfosters"?
2 Se7en - Morgan Freeman's office door has its name scraped off, but you can see it later.
3 An American in Paris - although Gene Kelly sells two paintings, he arrives back with the 8 he set out with.
4 Cinema Paradiso - when the film is in 1954, the cinema shows 'And God Created Woman' - although it wasn't made until 1957.
5 Pretty Woman - Julia Roberts' croissant mysteriously turns into a pancake.
6 Gone with the Wind - as Scarlett runs to find Dr Meade, look out for an electric street lamp...
7 The Adventures of Robin Hood - as Errol Flynn leaps onto his horse his hands are tie behind his back, yet when he lands, they are tied in front of him!
8 Casablanca - Ingrid Bergman recalls a dress she wore in Paris, but a flashback shows it as a suit.
9 Speed - Although Jeff Daniels is shot in the left leg, he limps on the right.
10 Dirty Harry - the bottle of wine a shopkeeper wraps turns out to be empty when it smashes.
11 Raiders of the Lost Ark - "Siam" is wrongly labelled as "Thailand" on a map (anachronism) - also, as Indie faces the cobra there's a glint of light off a pane of glass between them (that isn't there in the story).
12 Chariots of Fire - the American runners ' shirts have 50 stars on (the flag), when there were only 48 states at the time.
13 King Kong - Fay Wray's dress reveals a little more than expected when she gets out of the water.
14 Goodfellas - the two 747 jumbo jets at Idlewild weren't around for another five years yet...
15 Roxanne - Steve Martin tells the diners 20 nose jokes.... actually it's more like 25.
16 Star Wars - as the stormtroopers run into the control room, one very obviously bangs his head.
17 Spartacus - Kirk Douglas' vaccination scar on his arm is centuries before its time.
18 The Net - the phone Sandra Bullock uses to call her mother is clearly cut off (the receiver doesn't spring up)
19 Superman - if Superman is so invincible - howcome he has fillings?
20 A Hard Day's Night - in the film's opening scene, the Beatles' clothes somehow change between running to the train and being on it. *
21 Pulp Fiction - bullet-holes are seen in Samuel L Jackson's jacket before any shots are fired.
22 Top Gun - Tom Cruise seems to switch aircraft in mid-flight...
23 Yanks - despite the film being set in WWII, a more modern-looking power station is seen.
24 Ghost - although the couple have been getting messy with clay, both are spotless when making love immediately afterwards.
25 Back to the Future - the money that Marty uses in the cafe is 20 years ahead of its time.
26 Gremlins 2: The New Batch - it's well known that gremlins hate bright lights - and yet it doesn't bother them in the television studio.
27 Die Hard 2 - passengers can contact the ground with phones, so why can't radio-less pilots do the same? And how was Bruce Willis able to call his wife anyway?
28 Charge of the Light Brigade - the union flag flies upside-down consistently (the thin white band should be in the top right-hand corner).
29 From Russia with Love - despite the van Bond is in being damaged by hand grenades, it is pristine right after.
30 Jaws - if it is the 4 July, and therefore summer, why are there no leaves on the trees?
31 Love Story - the pair take a cab from the skating rink to the hospital and yet after she dies, Ryan O'Neal walks back in moments.
32 A Fistful of Dollars - The Man With No Name, if you look in the credits, is named Joe.
33 The Invisable Man - Claude Rains must be naked, because he's invisible. So howcome he leaves footprints in the snow...?
34 Assault on Precinct 13 - most of the action happens in precinct 9....
35 The King and I - during the Puzzlement song, Yul Brynner's ear-ring keeps disappearing and swapping ears.
36 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - this is set in the 11th century, before the advent of gunpowder, telescopes and printing, and yet they all appear in this film.
37 The Birds - despite the sunny day, the birds cast no shadows when they attack a group of children.
38 Bullitt - during the famous chase, the same cars keep re-appearing - one green VW Beetle seems to overtake them....!
39 Pocahontas - the union flag was not yet introduced when this film was set.
40 High Noon - when Gary Cooper throws away his sheriff's star at the end - another is seen behind him.
41 Hook - the Darlings live in London - so why is the Oxford skyline seen outside of Wendy's window?
42 The Usual Suspects - the airplane carrying smuggler Paul Bartel has two engines.... and then four!
43 It Happened One Night - the cabin clock reads 2.30 when Clark Gable leaves it, and still says 2.30 when he drives back.... broken clock? Coincidence...?
44 Butch Cassidy... - during "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head", Katherine Ross keeps changing position on the bicycle
45 The Wrong Box - if this is set during Victorian times, why are there TV ariels on roofs?
46 Basic Instinct - during the famous leg-crossing scene, Sharon Stone's cigarette keeps disappearing and changing hands.
47 Vertigo - when James Stewart leaps from one rooftop to another and then is suspended, the shot suggests that he has jumped across an entire street!
48 Double Indemnity - Fred MacMurray is single, and yet wears a wedding ring...
49 North by Northwest - in the scene where Eva Marie Saint is supposed to shoot Cary Grant, a little boy covers his ears before the gun is fired (he is also looking the other way - so how does he know a gun has been pulled out...?)
50 Meet Me in St Louis - during the Trolley Song, someone clearly calls out, "Hi Judy!"
51 Fatal Attraction - at the sink scene says 4.45, and doesn't end until after 6.15!
52 Presumed Innocent - as Harrison Ford leaves the court, one of the reporters has no tape in his recorder!
53 The Sound of Music - in the market, an orange crate says, "Produce of Israel" - which wasn't established yet!
54 2001: A Space Odyssey - Dave's suit is supposed to be airtight, yet his left glove comes away from it.
55 Terminator 2: Judgement Day - although Linda Hamilton runs through the hospital barefoot, we hear shoes...
56 Misery - the curtain remains alight after James Caan puts it out.
57 The Silence of the Lambs - the young Clarice has brown eyes, but the adult one blue.
58 48 Hours - When Eddie Murphy is handcuffed they are momentarily free in the car.
59 Stagecoach - modern car tyre tracks are seen.
60 One Million Years BC - the wheel hasn't been invented yet, but according to Racquel Welch, false eyelashes and the bikini have...
61 The Shawshank Redemption - set in 1949, twist-off tops for beer bottles didn't yet exist.
62 Brief Encounter - the film is set in the Home Counties but a sign spotted clearly gives away the shoot location as Lancashire.
63 It's a Wonderful Life - although James Stewart throws away the wreath it returns back onto his arm when he enters the office.
64 What's Up, Doc? - the stolen VW Beetle has only 3 cans trailing off it in one moment and then lots the next.
65 The Searchers - John Wayne gives his niece a medal won fighting the Confederates, but the rebels didn't actually mint any.
66 Diamonds are Forever - as the Mustang enters the narrow alley, it enters on its right side, but emerge on its left wheels...
67 Lost Horizon - if the ledge with the precipitous drop is the only way into Shangri-La, how on earth did they get the grand piano in...?
68 Batman Returns - all the gravestones wobble...
69 Shining Through - Melanie Griffith escapes from Potsdam, running to Berlin. Which is 15 miles away.
70 Die Hard - when missiles are fired at a police car, the windows shatter.... twice...
71 Children of a Lesser God - Marlee Matlin and William Hurt were lovers during the making of the film, and their sign language does not follow the script, but talks about their love life....*
72 Unforgiven - Richard Harris shoots pheasants from a train, but they weren't introduced in America until a year after the movie is set.
73 Batman - when the batmobile is driving on its own you can see someone steering it.
74 Scrooge - as Alistair Sim passes a mirror you can see the camera crew reflected in it.
75 Patriot Games - on the newspaper in Sean Bean's cell, the print surrounding Harrison Ford's picture refers not to his character, Jack Ryan, but about the air-sea rescue for Robert Maxwell.
76 Prince of Tides - despite there being over 12,000 taxis in NYC, the same one (number 6X24) appears on three different occasions.
77 Henry V - at Agincourt one of the corpses, leaning on a couple of staves, grins as the camera passes him.
78 The Untouchables - in a warehouse raid, crates have Canada's maple leaf symbol on them - 30 years before it was introduced.
79 Bad Boys - the missing back seat in Will Smith's Porsche is noted, but, later, Tea Leoni sits in the back seat...
80 Lethal Weapon - as Riggs and companion jump from the ledge, the fake handcuffs separate and as the slow-motion begins, they have to hold hands to make it look right.
81 Rear Window - while Grace Kelly and James Stewart argue, his plaster-cast leaps from his left to his right leg, momentarily.
82 Dances with Wolves - although some native Americans were quite advanced at the time, Mary MacDonnell is clearly wearing mousse in her hair...
83 The Wizard of Oz - Dorothy's hair length changes constantly.
84 The Ten Commandments - someone in this biblical epic is wearing watch. And he's playing a blind man.
85 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Hitler, left-handed, signs his name with his right-hand. And spells it wrong ("Adolph" instead of "Adolf").
86 Intolerance - just as the Persians are attacking Babylon, one of the crew can be seen, in jacket and tie...
87 Under Suspicion - although set in the 1950s, far more modern BT phoneboxes can be seen.
88 Four Weddings and a Funeral - Hugh Grant's alarm clock always seems to go off half an hour later than the time it appears to be set...
89 Blue Steel - although the opening credits closely feature a police revolver and its six loaded chambers, seven shots are fired at the shoot-out on Wall Street.
90 The Jewel of the Nile - when Michael Douglas swings and hits the rock face, it moves.
91 The Addams Family - after Lurch burns the wooden Indian with the flame from his mouth, it appears in perfect condition again.
92 The Thomas Crown Affair - although $2.6m is said to be stolen, when a secretary goes through the missing bills, it comes to $825,735.
93 Die Hard: With a Vengeance - when Bruce Willis is blown out of the tunnel, he muddies his socks, but they're whiter than white only minutes later.
94 Genevieve - the scene changes very quickly between the Houses of Parliament and Lewisham - much further away in reality.
95 Sunset - as James Garner heads towards the sunset, he's going eastwards.... he should be going west...
96 A Weekend at Bernie's - as one of the unconscious hoods is dragged into a cupboard, he helpfully lifts his feet so that the doors can be closed.
97 The Bridge on the River Kwai - Alec Guinness' name is spelled wrong in the closing credits (with only one 'n').
98 Animal House - a girl necking in the car with Tim Matheson clearly has no bra on but it somehow reappears soon afterwards.
99 A Tale of Two Cities - a newspaper report mentions "a despatch from Reuters" - not only was Reuters not around during the French Revolution, but Mr Reuter himself was not yet born!
100 The Lord of the Flies - the boys use Piggy's glasses to start a fire from the sun's rays - however, Piggy is short-sighted. And this is from the wrong book too....
101 The Terminator - the dazzle of the lights when the car crashes into the police station appear, despite their not being on.
* unable to substantiate this....
Monday 11 June 2012
How to Bowl
This assumes you are right-handed - if not, just substitute 'right' for 'left' and vice versa... obviously!
Stand just over 4 steps back from the Black Line (Foul Line) and face square on to the pins. Hold the ball at waist height.
Push the ball and right foot forward together.
Let the ball swing to your side in a pendulum movement.
As you go into the third step, the ball goes to the top of the backswing.
Keep shoulder square to the Foul/Black Line and slide on the left foot with the left knee bent.
Let the ball swing through naturally and release it at the bottom of the swing. Follow through by continuing the swing of your arm until it points at the pins.
Choosing the Right Ball
Pick the heaviest ball you can comfortably handle, with finger holes and handspan as near to possible as your own.
The ball is held with the thumb and two middle fingers (which should fit snugly, but not too tightly). Fully insert your thumb and stretch your two middle fingers of the finger holes. The middle join of each finger should extend just over the rear edge of the holes.
Stand just over 4 steps back from the Black Line (Foul Line) and face square on to the pins. Hold the ball at waist height.
Push the ball and right foot forward together.
Let the ball swing to your side in a pendulum movement.
As you go into the third step, the ball goes to the top of the backswing.
Keep shoulder square to the Foul/Black Line and slide on the left foot with the left knee bent.
Let the ball swing through naturally and release it at the bottom of the swing. Follow through by continuing the swing of your arm until it points at the pins.
Choosing the Right Ball
Pick the heaviest ball you can comfortably handle, with finger holes and handspan as near to possible as your own.
The ball is held with the thumb and two middle fingers (which should fit snugly, but not too tightly). Fully insert your thumb and stretch your two middle fingers of the finger holes. The middle join of each finger should extend just over the rear edge of the holes.
Friday 8 June 2012
Female Cancers
The information below is taken from a leaflet by the Cancer Research Campaign. Always seek professional advice if you have concerns, even if you think you might be panicking. It is best to be safe and they do not mind being troubled.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is by far the most common type of female cancer, affecting 1 in every 12 women - almost 30,000 a year. Of these, almost 18,000 survive at least 5 years.
Caught early enough, it can be treated with a high level of success. Breast screening, for example, can detect cancer long before it is perceptible.
You should become breast aware, and be familiar with the normal feel and appearance of your breasts. Understand the changes that occur during your monthly cycle and anything that might need medical attention. Most changes are harmless, but anything out of the norm should be discussed with a medical professional without delay.
Signs to be aware of:
Spotting the signs early can save your life - so check regularly.
Ovarian Cancer
About 5000 women in the UK are diagnosed every year - making it the second most common form of cancer in women. Early detection is more difficult as early symptoms are mild, and sometimes non-existent.
Signs to be aware of:
Cervical Cancer
This is the most common cancer in the under-35 age group, and the third most common female cancer in the UK. Over 4000 women are diagnosed each year. Around 3 out of 5 survive for over five years.
The chances of survival increase significantly as a result of cervical smear tests, which can detect abnormalities - often in the pre-malignant stage.
Symptoms include any unusual pain, vaginal discharge, or abnormal bleeding.
Uterine Cancer
The fourth most common female cancer in the UK, cancer of the womb (or endometrial cancer) is diagnosed in almost 4000 women, mostly between the ages of 55-70.
Early diagnosis is frequent because symptoms appear soon after onset, so the survival prospects are bright - with 7 out of 10 women surviving over 5 years.
A high level of oestrogen is known to be a major risk factor and symptoms include abnormal bleeding.
You can reduce your risk of developing cancer...
...by making simple lifestyle changes as recommended by the European Cancer Code.
It is suggested that a third of cancer deaths are linked to smoking, a third linked to diet (as in what you eat) and around 1 in 30 with excessive alcohol consumption.
You can help yourself by adopting these healthy goals:
More cancers can be cured or detected early and improve survival chances, if...
...you see your doctor if you notice a lump or sore that does not heal (including in the mouth), a mole which changes shape, size or colour, or any abnormal bleeding.
...you see your doctor if you have persistent problems, such as a cough, hoarseness, a change in bowel or urinary habits, or unexplained weight loss.
Prevention, awareness and early detection - the keys to controlling cancer.
The UK is fortunate to have the most up to date and effective cancer treatments through the NHS. This means that, with early detection, most forms of female cancer are capable of being treated successfully.
However, the survival rate would be far higher if women became more aware and took responsibility as to their personal risk factors and aiding early detection. Sometimes only simple changes need to be made, and it is possible to get professional help with those changes.
The "five years" mentioned here refer to the 5-year survival rate, beyond which people are usually able to go back to leading normal lives, free from cancer, with no greater chance of developing it than anyone else of the same age and gender.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is by far the most common type of female cancer, affecting 1 in every 12 women - almost 30,000 a year. Of these, almost 18,000 survive at least 5 years.
Caught early enough, it can be treated with a high level of success. Breast screening, for example, can detect cancer long before it is perceptible.
You should become breast aware, and be familiar with the normal feel and appearance of your breasts. Understand the changes that occur during your monthly cycle and anything that might need medical attention. Most changes are harmless, but anything out of the norm should be discussed with a medical professional without delay.
Signs to be aware of:
- Any changes in the outline or shape of your breasts.
- Any discomfort or pain confined to one breast.
- Any small lump in the breast or armpit.
- Any dimples, dents or puckering of the skin, especially those that do not heal easily.
- Any rash on the nipple.
- Any discharge from the nipple, especially if not milky.
- Any change in the nipple, such as being pulled inwards or pointing in a different direction.
Spotting the signs early can save your life - so check regularly.
Ovarian Cancer
About 5000 women in the UK are diagnosed every year - making it the second most common form of cancer in women. Early detection is more difficult as early symptoms are mild, and sometimes non-existent.
Signs to be aware of:
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Cervical Cancer
This is the most common cancer in the under-35 age group, and the third most common female cancer in the UK. Over 4000 women are diagnosed each year. Around 3 out of 5 survive for over five years.
The chances of survival increase significantly as a result of cervical smear tests, which can detect abnormalities - often in the pre-malignant stage.
Symptoms include any unusual pain, vaginal discharge, or abnormal bleeding.
Uterine Cancer
The fourth most common female cancer in the UK, cancer of the womb (or endometrial cancer) is diagnosed in almost 4000 women, mostly between the ages of 55-70.
Early diagnosis is frequent because symptoms appear soon after onset, so the survival prospects are bright - with 7 out of 10 women surviving over 5 years.
A high level of oestrogen is known to be a major risk factor and symptoms include abnormal bleeding.
You can reduce your risk of developing cancer...
...by making simple lifestyle changes as recommended by the European Cancer Code.
It is suggested that a third of cancer deaths are linked to smoking, a third linked to diet (as in what you eat) and around 1 in 30 with excessive alcohol consumption.
You can help yourself by adopting these healthy goals:
- Give up smoking - or at least cut down to as little as possible
- Moderate your alcohol consumption
- Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
- Eat high fibre food and limit processed and fatty foods
- Avoid being overweight and increase physical activity (ideally 30 minutes a day, broken up is fine)
- Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, and avoid sunburn - especially to children
- Have cervical smears regularly
- Be breast aware. If you are over 50, have a mammogram at regular intervals.
More cancers can be cured or detected early and improve survival chances, if...
...you see your doctor if you notice a lump or sore that does not heal (including in the mouth), a mole which changes shape, size or colour, or any abnormal bleeding.
...you see your doctor if you have persistent problems, such as a cough, hoarseness, a change in bowel or urinary habits, or unexplained weight loss.
Prevention, awareness and early detection - the keys to controlling cancer.
The UK is fortunate to have the most up to date and effective cancer treatments through the NHS. This means that, with early detection, most forms of female cancer are capable of being treated successfully.
However, the survival rate would be far higher if women became more aware and took responsibility as to their personal risk factors and aiding early detection. Sometimes only simple changes need to be made, and it is possible to get professional help with those changes.
The "five years" mentioned here refer to the 5-year survival rate, beyond which people are usually able to go back to leading normal lives, free from cancer, with no greater chance of developing it than anyone else of the same age and gender.
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