Author: Guy Howie Archives: 04/2024

Raoul Silva - James Bond Villian - Javier Bardem

Why does Raoul Silva kill MI6 boss M in the James Bond movie ‘Skyfall’?

M for murderous vendetta.

Apr 15, 2024

“A giant sponge”: the bizarre problem with the T-rex in ‘Jurassic Park’

Just a big softie, really.

Apr 15, 2024

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit Video - 1991

What is a “mulatto” in Nirvana’s song ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’?

A word they shouldn’t have used?

Apr 14, 2024

How do you like them apples?- the origin of the most quoted line in 'Good Will Hunting'

“How do you like them apples?”: the origin of the most quoted line in ‘Good Will Hunting’

A classic put-down.

Apr 14, 2024

Halloween - John Carpenter - 1978

What is Michael Myers’ mask from ‘Halloween’ made out of?

The truth uncovered…

Apr 14, 2024

US - Jordan Peele - 2019 - Universal Pictures

Explaining the ending of Jordan Peele’s horror movie ‘Us’

A doubly confounding finale.

Apr 14, 2024

Behind the scenes of Quentin Tarantino film 'Reservoir Dogs'

Who is the rat in Quentin Tarantino movie ‘Reservoir Dogs’?

A colourful character.

Apr 14, 2024

Albert Einstein - Oppenheimer - 2023 - Christopher Nolan

What does Albert Einstein say to Oppenheimer by the lake in Christopher Nolan’s movie?

A chilling realisation.

Apr 13, 2024

Wayne Kramer 1974 by Hugh Candyside

Is the new MC5 album still happening?

A nervous wait.

Apr 12, 2024

Mick Jagger - The Rolling Stones - Rock n Roll Circus

Who was ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ from The Rolling Stones song?

He was born in a crossfire hurricane.

Apr 12, 2024

Marlon Brando - Actor - 1961 - One-Eyed Jacks

Hollywood actors discuss Marlon Brando: “A total pig of a man”

Revered and notorious in equal measure.

Apr 11, 2024

Anthony Kiedis - Red Hot Chilli Peppers - 1995

Where is the bridge from the Red Hot Chili Peppers song ‘Under the Bridge’?

A Hollywood mystery left unsolved.

Apr 11, 2024