Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this fantastic (Black) Friday? A new video celebrates 20 years of memorable Pixar movies, we have a supercut of improbable movie weapons and the top 10 movie scenes of all time. But wait, there’s more! We have a new breakdown of Easter Eggs in the firstCaptain America: Civil Wartrailer and a humorous comic that shows what superheroes are thankful for! Sit back, relax and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Captain America: Civil WarEaster Eggs
After breaking down all of the Easter Eggs inMarvel’s Jessica Jonesearlier this week,Mr. Sunday Moviesis back with a new video that showcases the Easter Eggs and references in thefirst trailerforCaptain America: Civil War. This video points out a number of characters that were hiding in plain sight in the trailer, such asEmily VanCamp’s Sharon Carter,Frank Grillo’s Crossbones and evenMartin Freeman’s mysterious character, who has yet to be revealed.
Pixar 20th Anniversary Tribute
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Pixar’s first movie,Toy Story, which was released in late November 1995,Kees van Dijkhuizen Jr.has put together a stirring tribute to the belovedanimationcompany. This two-minute video not only revisits all of Pixar’s films, but includes portions of directorAndrew Stanton’s TED Talk about how to tell a great story.
Here’s What Superheroes Are Thankful For
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Tumblr pageBats vs. Supesput together an amusing comic strip, where heroes such asThe FlashandWonder Womanreveal what they’re thankful for. The comic gets truly amusing whenSupermankeeps interruptingBatman. We’re sure The Dark Knight has plenty to be thankful for, but it’s clear that Superman is a hard act to follow.
Supercut of Improbable Movie Weapons
Back in August, the fine folks atBurger Fictionput together a supercut of scenes that feature improbable movie weapons, such as the umbrella fromKingsman: The Secret Service, a larger tanker ship inPacific Rimand much more. Earlier this week, the site put together a continuation of this supercut, featuring the paperclips Bullseye uses inDaredevil, the toothpaste used inAustin Powers: International Man of Mystery, and the icicle fromDie Hard 2: Die Harder.
Top 10 Movie Scenes Of All Time
Cinefixhas put together another video list for your viewing pleasure, and it’s one of their most ambitious lists yet. Here they offer their picks for the 10 best movie scenes of all time, a towering feat to say the least. Some of the timeless films that made the list includeThe Deer Hunter, Modern Times and Rear Window, along with a few modern classics likeThe MasterandNo Country for Old Men.
Presidential Candidate Ben Carson Won’t Talk AboutStuck On You
Did you know that Presidential candidate Ben Carson had a brief cameo role in the 2003 comedyStuck On You? He actually played the doctor who uses his “gifted hands” to separate the conjoined twins played byMatt DamonandGreg Kinnear.Funny Or Diehas put together a hilarious video that accuses the Presidential candidate of hiding from his past, since he never mentions the movie in any of his books, interviews or other political appearances.
A Video Breakdown of the Mid-Atlantic Accent Explains Why Old Movie Actors Sound Different
Have you ever wondered why actors in classic movies sound so different than we do today?Brain Stuffhas a new video where they explain how this unique pattern of speech, known as the Mid-Atlantic Accent, first came to be, and why it was so prevalent in old movies from the 1930s and 1940s. It’s probably the most interesting video you’ll watch about linguistics and speech patterns.
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