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The Diplomat (2023)
Carriers NOT Easy Targets
Aircraft carriers are not big fat easy targets. They are escorted by several destroyers and/or cruisers. They all have sophisticated radars, missiles, and radar controlled 30mm automatic missile shredding machine guns. They also have aircraft, at least two of which are always airborne. A small boat would not be allowed to come within range before being destroyed.
Otherwise, it is a very good series. I have always liked Keri Russell, who was born in the city where i live. The husband "Hal", played by Rufus Sewell, confused me at first. I know him to be a British Actor and have seen him in several movies. I didn't know whether he was playing a Brit married to an American or what. After I listened more closely, I determined he was speaking "American".
Persuasion (2022)
Wrong Captains Uniform
A Royal Navy Captains uniform of that era would include epaulettes (shoulder bars). That would contain the symbol of his rank. A uniform without epaulettes would indicate an officer of a lower rank.
FBI: Most Wanted (2020)
Actor wants to Leave Series
An actor wants to leave the series, so the writers get together to plan his exit. "Let's do something original, let's kill him off." You have got to be kidding me. That has been done a million times. The FBI transfers people all the time. Why not transfer him or medically retire him due to the shooting or have him retire due to the shock of the shooting. In any of the scenarios he could come back as a guest star. However, killing him off probably seems easier because they don't have to think too hard.
Passengers (2016)
Jim was a Mechanical Engineer, not a Mechanic
A Mechanical Engineer designs mechanical systems, a mechanic repairs mechanical things. It said Mechanical Engineer on his Id plate on his sleep pod. A Mechanical Engineer needs a university education.
In Harm's Way (1965)
John Wayne too old to play part incorrect
Statements by critics that John Wayne was too old to play the part are incorrect. All of the principle admirals were about the same age in the time depicted.
1942 time depicted
John Wayne 57, during principal filming
Adm Nimitz 57
Adm Halsey 60
Adm Spruence 56
Adm Kelly Turner 57
Spooks: The Greater Good (2015)
Harry can't give his codes to the bad guys
Harry can't give his codes to the bad guys, because any high security organization worth their salt would immediately change them as soon as he leaves. Otherwise, I enjoyed the movie.
Screen Two: Persuasion (1995)
Missing cast member Sophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson played Anne Elliot's sister Mary. Married to Charles Musgrove.
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Friendly Fire (2018)
Goof. Incorrect cover (hat) on picture of captain
Female Marine captain depicted in picture wearing the cover (hat) of major or above. The bill should be devoid of decoration at that rank.
Bull: Keep Your Friends Close (2018)
Cable is NOT Stupid!!
Cable is not stupid. She would NEVER plug in an untested foreign flash drive into an important system. She would, by second nature create a separate system, on a machine with no internet access and analyze the contents of the flash drive. The writers had her acting like a stupid, helpless female. She is not. She is a highly intelligent, very capable female computer professional. The writers need to do their homework before having their characters do something so unrealisticly stupid. I am surprised that the woman's groups didn't jump on this.