Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics: Hollywood's Best Mistakes, Goofs and Flat-Out Destructions of the Basic Laws of the Universe

In this fascinating and humorous guide, author Tom Rogers examines the real science behind stunts, plots, and...
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Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics: Hollywood's Best Mistakes, Goofs and Flat-Out Destructions of the Basic Laws of the Universe by Rogers, Tom

Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics: Hollywood's Best Mistakes, Goofs and Flat-Out Destructions of the Basic Laws of the Universe

€31,22

Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics: Hollywood's Best Mistakes, Goofs and Flat-Out Destructions of the Basic Laws of the Universe

€31,22
Author: Tom Rogers
Format: Paperback
Language: English

In this fascinating and humorous guide, author Tom Rogers examines the real science behind stunts, plots, and special effects without ruining the fun of your favorite, universe-breaking action movies.

Building on the work of the Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics website (http: //www.intuitor.com/moviephysics/), this book questions classic 80s and 90s movies on 20 different topics, including:

  • Can you ignite gasoline with the flick of a cigarette?
  • What would shrinking the kids actually require?
  • Would an explosion in space look like a scene from Star Wars?

An informative romp through classic movies, Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics reveals the basic laws of physics and how Hollywood breaks them all--perfect for armchair Einsteins, movie buffs, or engaging lessons in the science classroom.



Author: Tom Rogers
Publisher: Sourcebooks Hysteria
Published: 11/01/2007
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.37w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9781402210334


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2008 pg. 245

About the Author
Rogers, Tom: - Tom Rogers is the founder and creator of the wildly popular website Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics. He has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Clemson University. He worked as an engineer for 18 years and currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

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