Movie Mistakes

Movie Mistakes by Jon Sandys, published by Virgin in 2003, is a revised edition that delves into the fascinating world of cinematic errors. Spanning 263 pages, this book explores various blunders found in popular films, highlighting continuity errors, historical inaccuracies, and technical mistakes that viewers often overlook. With a focus on well-known titles such as Gladiator, The Wizard of Oz, and Spider Man, Sandys presents a comprehensive collection that appeals to film enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
Readers will discover a wealth of examples showcasing the amusing and sometimes surprising mistakes that occur in movies. This edition includes updated content featuring errors from recent films like Star Wars II – Attack of the Clones and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, making it a relevant resource for anyone interested in the performing arts and film. By examining these slip-ups, Movie Mistakes invites readers to engage with cinema in a new way, encouraging a closer look at the art of filmmaking and the occasional missteps that accompany it.
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Have you ever watched Gladiator and seen the gas cylinder in the back of one of the Roman chariots? Or the stagehand caught on set during the Tin Man’s dance in The Wizard of Oz? Or been amazed by the astounding self-attaching electrodes in Spider Man? Everyone loves a good movie, but there’s nothing we like more than finding a continuity error, a historical innaccuracy or a technical blunder in them. In this completely updated edition, Jon Sandys has included new mistakes from films such as Star Wars II – Attack of the Clones, Die Another Day, Gangs of New York, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Monsters, Inc, Minority Report and Spider Man.
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