Starbucks In Medival Time Was Just One Of Many
When fans of the esteemed GOT noticed a Starbucks cup in the final cut of the celebratory feast in Winterfell, it caused a debate. Why? How? Here are some big blunders that made it into the final cut.
The Types Of Errors Movies And Series Make
Movies and series often make visual, continuity, and factual errors. Visual errors occur when props or costumes are inconsistent or when objects change position between shots. Continuity errors occur when characters’ actions don’t align or time skips forward without explanation. Factual mistakes? When historical, scientific, or geographic details are incorrect.
What Is Done To Rectify These Issues
When errors are spotted during or after production, filmmakers can re-shoot scenes to ensure consistency in props, costumes, and settings. Continuity mistakes are an editor’s forte, and one applies visual effects (VFX) to correct a scene digitally. Fixing factual errors is a bit tricky.
The Fix?
It still has to be fixed, so the production teams consult experts to make corrections in future edits or releases. Sometimes, these fixes are made post-release through updated versions, like a director’s cut, where filmmakers have a chance to address overlooked issues.
The Most Expensive Blunder Ever Recorded
One of the most costly blunders was the reshooting of Suicide Squad (2016). The mistake? Creative differences. Originally, director David Ayer envisioned a darker, more soulful drama. Still, after the hostile reception of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Warner Bros. decided to inject more humour into the movie.
Warner Bros., Suicide Squad (2016)
The Game of Thrones Coffee Cup Saga
In “The Last of the Starks”, the Starbucks cup makes a cameo around the 17:40 mark. It sits on the table in front of Daenerys Targaryen, alongside the usual medieval fare. The cup is visible for just a few seconds, but that’s all it took for fans to notice.
HBO, Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
A Clear Error
While the cup was digitally removed for future airings, the mistake sparked online memes and playful debates about the show’s attention to detail. Could this slip-up be the most famous cup of coffee in TV history? Indeed, it adds some light-hearted history to an otherwise intense fantasy saga.
HBO, Game of Thrones (2011-19)
Titanic’s Night Sky Controversy
Admit it, James Cameron’s Titanic is a masterpiece thanks to its breathtaking visual effects and historical accuracy—except for the stars. Astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson pointed out that the starry sky in the film, visible during the sinking scenes, did not match the actual sky on April 14, 1912.
Titanic: Stars and Sky; Film Release and Re-Release Comparison by BMRP
The Devil Is In The Details
It’s true; even the most minor error could change everything. The famous astrophysicist’s critique showed how minor details matter regarding historical precision. A small change, but one that makes you think: was Cameron too busy with the iceberg to check the stars?
Indiana Jones’ 1950s Map Error
True die-hard fans noticed that a 1950s map of South America features a serious anachronism in one scene: Belize is shown by its modern name, but in 1957, the country was still under the title “British Honduras”. The question is, was it intentional or an oversight?
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,Lucasfilm Ltd.
An Oversight For Sure
This historical oversight bore a hiccup, but did it stop the film from being a hit? Oh no. People still loved watching the movie. All critics gave it a 70% rating, while the top ones weren’t so generous but still gave it a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Paramount, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989)
Back To The Future’s Guitar Problem
In Back to the Future, Marty McFly electrifies the crowd at the 1955 high school dance with a guitar solo. But here is the problem: The guitar he plays, a Gibson ES-335, wasn’t even produced until 1958. Was Marty a time traveler in more ways than one?
Back To The Future, Universal Pictures
Not So Far-Fetched
This wasn’t such a far-fetched error because the movie was a time-travel movie. So, despite this mishap, the film remains an all-time classic. Marty’s role in rock ‘n’ roll history was also relevant. It’s just another hilarious quirk in the Back to the Future franchise.
The Last Samurai’s Wristwatch Mishap
Only time can do what? You guessed right; tell. In Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, someone wears a modern timepiece while the film is set in the late 19th century. This was a transition period for Japan, and there was no way a watch would exist then.
The Last Samurai (2003), Warner Bros.
When Did We See It?
If you are keen, an extra background can be seen wearing a modern wristwatch in one battle scene. This is a glaring mistake in a film that otherwise prides itself on authenticity. The wristwatch might be a blip on the radar in the grand scheme, but it’s timeless.
The Last Samurai (2003), Warner Bros.
Mad Men’s Zip Code Error
We’ve seen bloopers of several items—cups, maps, instruments, and accessories. Here, we get a zip code mistake in Mad Men. This show was a well-put series, and the producers pride themselves on their authentic depiction of the 1960s. They got it all right, but something slipped through the cracks.
A Five-digit zip code
Back then, the five-digit zip codes were non-existent because they were introduced in 1963, meaning the five-digit system had no place in an episode set before that. Talk about jumping the gun. It implies that even with the most profound research, mistakes abound.
Lionsgate, Mad Men, (2007–2015)
The Witcher’s Plastic Armor Incident
The Witcher always intrigues viewers with its visual treats of magic, monsters, and swords. But, there’s a moment where modern-day plastic armor is purported to be spotted on a background character. That’s not quite the vibe of medieval fantasy, is it?
Fickle Mistake
While the show is celebrated for its stunning visuals and enthralling storytelling, this plastic armor mishap feels like an accidental slip-up that no one in the costume department would have intended. Fantasy worlds are all about suspending disbelief, but some things are too obvious to ignore. Especially plastic.
Ben-Hur’s Rubber Tire Tracks
The iconic chariot race had all viewers savor its thrilling action, but it presented a minor flaw. Rubber tire tracks from production vehicles. These can be seen in the sand during the race. A clever trick, sure, but not quite something the Romans would have used.
A Misplaced Creative Trick
In a way, we would call this a clever trick, but it just does not fit the scene. Still, this gaffe doesn’t change that Ben-Hur remains one of the most impressive films in cinematic history, but it’s a fun reminder of the hard work (and occasional slip-ups) that go into such productions.
Marie Antoinette’s Sneakers Surprise
When Sofia Coppola gave us Marie Antoinette, we expected a seamless blend of modern style and historical period. Did she deliver on this front? Yes, she did, but on costume authenticity, nope! This is because a pair of Converse sneakers is visible during a scene with the queen.
They Just Did Not Belong, But It Was Intentional
Converse shoes, of course, didn’t exist in the 18th century. This mix of modern fashion with 18th-century extravagance was an intentional artistic choice, not a mistake. Either way, to viewers who didn’t know this, the sneakers serve as an eye-catching—and slightly confusing—nod to modernity.
Marie Antoinette (2006), Columbia Pictures
The Matrix’s Helicopter Flaw
While some were still wowing the bullet scene, they might have missed the helicopter flaw. This scene, where a helicopter crashes into a building, contains a rather odd error. The tail rotor continues to spin after the crash. This isn’t exactly how physics works in the real world, right?
Does It Pass In The Movie Universe?
Um, in the grand scheme of the movie, we’ll let it pass because anything goes in the fantasy world. However, that fact has still been dissected by fans and experts alike. It’s one of those technical flaws that slipped all eyes amidst the film’s groundbreaking action and philosophical depth.
The Social Network’s Zuckerberg Email Trouble
There is a specific scene in The Social Network where a 2003 email is sent from Mark Zuckerberg’s account. The issue was that the email service interface was clearly from a time much earlier. It might have been a Hotmail 1990s design that was super elementary with simple elements and functionalities.
The Social Network - Betrayal Scene(HD) by Sheldon
A Fitting Replacement
What fits this scene is an improved Hotmail interface with a more modern interface with tabs, folders, and a blue and white color scheme. It should also have features like junk mail filters, spell check, and the ability to sort emails by date, sender, or subject.
Columbia, The Social Network (2010)
Star Wars: A New Hope’s Contradictory Timeline
The Star Wars saga is filled with intricate timelines, but A New Hope got tripped up by a tiny contradiction. The opening crawl mentions the Battle of Yavin occurring during the Empire’s reign, but specific details from Revenge of the Sith confuse the actual timeline.
Twentieth Century, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
Why Star Wars? Why?
Folks, even the beloved Star Wars universe can have its timeline tangles, and this is an example of that. Nonetheless, the legacy of A New Hope is unshaken, but fans have always been quick to notice when something doesn’t quite align in a galaxy far, far away.
Lucasfilm, Star Wars: - A New Hope (1977)
The Godfather’s Decade Mix-Up
This one was a big one, a decade mix-up. In The Godfather, a car model shown in the film was not even yet in production. That’s the 1940s model that appears in a scene set during the late 1930s. If it were a time-travel piece, maybe it would have passed.
Paramount, The Godfather (1972)
Didn’t Affect The Movie’s But Still Important
Though this error is minor in the larger context, it highlights how historical details, no matter how small, can impact the authenticity of a film. In the case of The Godfather, though, it doesn’t take away from the movie’s legendary status. Perhaps the mishap would fit in the next film.
The Godfather (1972), Paramount Pictures
Quantum Leap’s Temporal Trouble
Let’s see. The time-traveling hit Quantum Leap tackled multiple historical periods, but sometimes, the show’s portrayal of the past wasn’t entirely accurate. In one instance, Sam Beckett leaps into the 1960s but references cultural elements from the future, making a clear timeline error.
Belisarius Productions, Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
It Affected How Fans Saw It
Indeed, fans love Quantum Leap for its adventurous spirit, but its occasional historical blunders are a quirky part of its charm and could potentially raise some doubt. It’s an amusing reminder that in the world of time travel, even small cultural references can end up out of sync.
Belisarius Productions, Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
The Matrix Reloaded’s French Mistake
Here is another Matrix misstep, but in Reloaded. This happens to be a subjective critique rather than a factual error. Here, the Frenchman speaks English with an exaggerated French accent. However, there’s a scene where he uses a phrase that doesn’t quite match how a French-speaking person naturally expresses it.
Warner Bros., The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Was It Pronunciation, Diction, Or An Intonation Issue?
He said, “I love French wine like I love the French language. I have sampled every language; French is my favorite—fantastic language, especially to curse with”. The choice of words and arrangement didn’t feel natural; the rhythm was off, and certain sounds were overemphasized. All three issues shone here.
The Merovingian is the Devil! | MATRIX EXPLAINED by Matrix Explained
Gladiator’s Floating Arrow Mistake
When Ridley Scott made Gladiator, he packed it with epic battles and one small mistake to accompany the drama. This was during a fight in the arena where an arrow appears to float mid-air before it hits its target. This visual error broke the realism in the movie.
Who’s To Blame?
The debate on who to blame narrowed to two: Special effects and editing. First, if the special effects added the arrow later on as CGI and missed the right timing, it would appear floating. If the editors removed certain shots of a continual scene, it would also cause that effect.
The Wizard Of Oz’s Scarecrow Faceplant
The mishap occurs in The Wizard of Oz during the iconic “If I Only Had a Brain” scene, where the Scarecrow’s character faces a hilarious slip-up. As he dances around, it’s evident that the actor’s face is visible under the costume. This moment is part of the film’s magic.
The Wizard of Oz, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Behind-The-Scene Worthy
This was one of the franchise’s funny, behind-the-scenes mistakes that made us see things we weren’t meant to see. Those were Ray Bolger’s face and the costume gaps. An eagle-eyed viewer didn’t miss this for sure. A bit of fun with the yellow brick road.
The Simpsons’s Time Capsule Mishap
If there is something The Simpsons rarely do, it is to make mistakes. And this makes us wonder, was the one Simpsons time capsule scene deliberate? In “The Springfield Connection”, the family attends a concert where Homer ends up playing a key role in a fight scene. The error?
The Glaring Mistake Was
A car in the background with a license plate from a future year. The show is known for predicting the future, but this is a mistake. It’s one of those rare moments where The Simpsons missed the mark, but it still adds to the fun of spotting hidden details.
The Lord Of The Rings’s Medieval Calendar Confusion
If you seek a brilliant mix of epic fantasy, then The Lord of the Rings trilogy is it. Still, even Middle-earth isn’t immune to timeline blunders that Aragorn makes. He is seen reading a calendar from a specific year that doesn’t align with the events taking place there.
New Line, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
How Could You Miss That?
The above question was one many buffs asked. The answer? Only the editors and producers can answer. The best part is that this little slip-up doesn’t detract from the grandeur of the story or its world-building. Or was it a test to see if we were paying attention?
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King, New Line Cinema
Harry Potter’s Modern Accessory Mishap
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Hogwarts is portrayed as a timeless, magical institution far removed from modern conveniences. Yet, eagle-eyed viewers spotted a crew member wearing a wristwatch during a Quidditch scene. It is a surprising sight in a world dominated by enchanted hourglasses.
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets, Warner Bros.
Why Does This Matter?
Though minor, the appearance of the wristwatch clashes with the wizarding world's immersion in that setting. As viewers, we are reminded that even the most spellbinding productions aren’t immune to the occasional Muggle mistake. A watch here and a Starbucks cap there.
