Lol. Great points. It also takes a landscaping crew to work the scythe, horse and cow to that extent.huckelberry wrote: ↑Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:39 pmAlarmed that I might be like Peterson I stared and squinted , adjusted my glasses, had a drink of water and after a long battle thought, Oh maybe its that little black spot on the ground at the corner of the house.Doctor Scratch wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:52 pm
Indeed. I noticed that Dr. Peterson claims that it’s not there. Is he blind? Maybe if he uses his “spiritual eyes” he’ll be able to see it?
I cannot imagine a movie viewer ever noticing such a thing. I am not completely convinced even now of it identity.
I am rather puzzled that while worried over a spot someone would overlook those very modern lawns. I think the lawns make the image look very modern.
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A further thought, I walkway of neatly sized gravel?
Yes I got a touch of curiosity and checked google. Lawn mowers were invented in the first half of 19th century and were very heavy and used by aristocrats and for sporting fields. It took time for lawns to spread to common folks. Well a grass area could be trimed by horse cow and scythe.
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More nitpicking. Of course neatly mowed/watered lawns, asphalt shingles, aluminum rain gutters and solar lamps are anachronistic, but DCP has already said these are only "stills" and will not be used in the movie. And if you believe him, I have round-trip tickets to Kolob that I'm willing to sell you for cheap.Marcus wrote: ↑Fri Oct 06, 2023 6:51 pmLol. Great points. It also takes a landscaping crew to work the scythe, horse and cow to that extent.huckelberry wrote: ↑Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:39 pmAlarmed that I might be like Peterson I stared and squinted , adjusted my glasses, had a drink of water and after a long battle thought, Oh maybe its that little black spot on the ground at the corner of the house.
I cannot imagine a movie viewer ever noticing such a thing. I am not completely convinced even now of it identity.
I am rather puzzled that while worried over a spot someone would overlook those very modern lawns. I think the lawns make the image look very modern.
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A further thought, I walkway of neatly sized gravel?
Yes I got a touch of curiosity and checked google. Lawn mowers were invented in the first half of 19th century and were very heavy and used by aristocrats and for sporting fields. It took time for lawns to spread to common folks. Well a grass area could be trimed by horse cow and scythe.
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Lol. He said that? An entire set, right down to perfectly groomed grass, modern gravel, pristine clothing, newly painted houses and impeccable landscaping, just for a still NOT in the movie? Has DCP contacted you yet for those Kolob tickets?!!!Everybody Wang Chung wrote: ↑Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:12 pmMore nitpicking. Of course neatly mowed/watered lawns, asphalt shingles, aluminum rain gutters and solar lamps are anachronistic, but DCP has already said these are only "stills" and will not be used in the movie. And if you believe him, I have round-trip tickets to Kolob that I'm willing to sell you for cheap.
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I'll take two tickets to Kolob please. May I have the senior discount?
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More ridiculous stills from SeN. This is going to be an epic movie event. If this film actually makes it into theaters, I promise I will rent out one for the first showing and invite anyone here who wants to watch.
In the first still, the aluminum rain gutter is clearly visible in the upper right corner. And of course you can clearly see the well-manicured, freshly mowed, fertilized and watered lawn, which wouldn't exist during that time.

In the next still, in addition to the well-manicured, freshly mowed, fertilized and watered lawn, you can see the aluminum rain gutter, asphalt shingles and 3 distinct outdoor power outlets in the middle right of the picture at the base of the white home.

In this movie still, if you zoom in, the fire alarm is clearly visible above the fireplace mantle on the ceiling.

It's a good thing that these are only stills and none of the numerous anachronisms will be in the film. That would be very embarrassing for DCP.
In the first still, the aluminum rain gutter is clearly visible in the upper right corner. And of course you can clearly see the well-manicured, freshly mowed, fertilized and watered lawn, which wouldn't exist during that time.

In the next still, in addition to the well-manicured, freshly mowed, fertilized and watered lawn, you can see the aluminum rain gutter, asphalt shingles and 3 distinct outdoor power outlets in the middle right of the picture at the base of the white home.

In this movie still, if you zoom in, the fire alarm is clearly visible above the fireplace mantle on the ceiling.

It's a good thing that these are only stills and none of the numerous anachronisms will be in the film. That would be very embarrassing for DCP.
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huh, plus the 1-car garage with a side door and Kwikset doorknob.
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Good catch! But don't worry Dean, DCP has assured his readers that none of this will appear in the film. It's important to remember that they are only stills after all.
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This is intentional.
DCP has already mentioned numerous times that he needs to spend a fortune for post production to airbrush all of those out.
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I could easily air brush them out and it wouldn't cost him a fortune of any kind. Yes, I would want to get paid, but I could save him enough money from his own LDS folks ripping him off, he could have enough to make yet ANOTHER movie. He needs to contact me...