Analyzing exciting elevator scenes in fictional movies, shows, and books by applying technical elevator concepts. Discussion of how plausible or implausible each scene would be in real life.
In this 7th episode, we continue the series and discuss one popular elevator scene from "The Matrix" (1999). We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why these events could or could not happen. Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. "The Matrix" scenes from Warner Brothers Entertainment. Studio information from disneystudiosaustralia.com. Additional film information from imdb.com, matrixfans.net, and movie-locations.com. Building information ...
7 Sept 2024
Episode 6 - "You Think We Need Another Guy"
In this 6th episode, we continue the series and discuss one popular elevator scene from "Ocean's 11" (2001). We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why these events could or could not happen.Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. "Ocean's 11" scenes from Warner Brothers Entertainment. Additional film information from imdb.com. Building information from wikipedia.com. Elevator references from "Elevators 101, 2nd edition", by Zack MacCain. Mus...
3 Aug 2024
Episode 5 - "Bazinga"
In this fifth episode, we continue the series and discuss one popular elevator scene from "The Big Bang Theory" (2007-2019). We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why these events could or could not happen.
Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. "The Big Bang Theory" scenes from Warner Brothers Entertainment. Additional film information from imdb.com. Building information from The Big Bang Theory Wiki on Fandom.com. Elevator references from "Elevators 101, 2nd edition", by Zack MacCain. Music from freepd.com. Elevator code information from asme.org.
This Reddit user actually did the calculation in s3e23: https://www.reddit.com/r/bigbangtheory/comments/l74dl4/leonard_calculated_wrong_s3_e23/
Buy or watch "The Big Bang Theory" online: Amazon.com: The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series [DVD] : Various, Various: Movies & TV (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Bang-Theory-Complete-DVD/dp/B07QN8NWJ9/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1343603773951532&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5KecUZ2FCaKRREXzRcCYAh5pcm00xaLonEb75tYUSx5LjwWRMEQq0IcKwzLkhuqDDVN_qKs3zf6Vbj6nYK-7f10-8fAiw32Slj1sYHPmM3gsg0JdkcAXJHQvmQGxDKj8jKbErb2zoGFpRfYhr5dy4fZ2MNcih6Osh2qg5FqPPPfznUylb7Q_Be18jXRKU2OYIDsNC6JTI88hCmIURCgpDDNHwfb7tJR4BBabGTlB2lc.Zud6FkLSafniyWrvxh3noZaaTP22QjH1zyhFP6dZzzQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83975559047785&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=92771&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=b&hvtargid=kwd-83975582306295%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=16856_13459344&keywords=big+bang+complete+series+dvd&msclkid=eaec155763b419a8769173fa5b27ae60&qid=1722628254&sr=8-1)
Buy "Elevators 101" online: Elevators 101 - 3rd Edition - Elevator Books (https://elevatorbooks.com/shop/education-training/beginners-and-training/elevators-101-3rd-edition/)
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6 Jul 2024
Episode 4 - "Pop quiz, hot shot"
In this fourth episode, we continue the series and discuss one popular elevator scene from "Speed" (1994). We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why these events could or could not happen.
Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. "Speed" scenes from 20th Century Fox. Additional film information from imdb.com. Building information from wikipedia.com and seeingstars.net. Elevator references from "Elevators 101, 2nd edition", by Zack MacCain. Music from freepd.com. Motion calculator from omnicalculator.com.
Buy or watch "Speed" online: https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B000I9W0I8 (https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Keanu-Reeves/dp/6305176299/ref=sr_1_4?crid=18IIO2TL8PQ5N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zCWm-JHH4hUEMOoPEX0HV_o6hOytoEIoYvSKI5DktnR6FHamlVBxJjwuRPnvgwxdUk7Po8RHAtU40nXVpLtLMtLJzPeLpJAd3kFdozZBH2SmeRtD7-PDLV6VE8uOnuXchc4R6XXmQdojqwposoovp9SgKCuEFOEtLhQYnKztmevaP5wqbovGlpReKNkPtIAC9QHEZTfg-Ac3Cabl2vFbjYDA1xrM0FtTJa4aM0969mQ.G3P-S-aELlAj-YCXxlXyefr0jBYlaBkW9xCzC9oHmY8&dib_tag=se&keywords=speed+movie&qid=1719758256&sprefix=speed+movie%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-4)
Buy "Elevators 101" online: Elevators 101 - 3rd Edition - Elevator Books (https://elevatorbooks.com/shop/education-training/beginners-and-training/elevators-101-3rd-edition/)
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1 Jun 2024
Episode 3 - "Kittridge, you've never seen me very upset"
In this third episode, we continue the series and discuss one popular elevator scene from "Mission: Impossible" (1996). We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why these could or could not happen.
Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. "Mission: Impossible" scenes from Paramount Pictures. Additional film information from imdb.com. Building information from wikipedia.com and cz.usembassy.gov. Elevator references from "Elevators 101, 2nd edition", by Zack McCain. Music from freepd.com. Motion calculators from omnicalculator.com and calculatorsoup.com.
Buy or watch "Mission: Impossible" online: Watch Mission: Impossible | Prime Video (amazon.com) (https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Impossible-Tom-Cruise/dp/B000X4IRE4/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nt-dLK9rqPN4uYzJGLylluG6spLy-75ZSqIuli3jag-m51UQ_EucVSwxo2_l9fly1EaResGys52JDWxwFFUZs-h-RtMoM2-0eIxvw_fg6bR0SfnJcnLzJj_QvJFT7Qge0_tWhkkzW0hbyhdUEW8NfxlS1p7VUNE9voAsQkPYQFynpn6PuEjovzgHZ557BeNz_i1qcFepC57AU4IbztptnQhPgFYAOpQ-Ok9LbB08ip8.P6XoXfKbLwOc4MUB1eLiIiEYoOcjG5_3iSELBVPo57A&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mission+Impossible+Movies&qid=1717187439&sr=8-7)
Buy "Elevators 101" online: Elevators 101 - 3rd Edition - Elevator Books (https://elevatorbooks.com/shop/education-training/beginners-and-training/elevators-101-3rd-edition/)
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4 May 2024
Episode 2 - "Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs"
In this second episode, we continue this series and discuss two popular elevator scenes from "Die Hard" (1988). We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why these could or could not happen.
Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. "Die Hard" scenes from 20th Century Fox. Additional movie information from imdb.com. Building information from wikipedia.com. Elevator references from "Elevators 101, 2nd edition", by Zack McCain. Music from freepd.com. Motion calculators from omnicalculator.com and calculatorsoup.com.
Buy or watch "Die Hard" online: Watch Die Hard (4K UHD) | Prime Video (amazon.com) (https://www.amazon.com/Die-Hard-Bruce-Willis/dp/B009EEQO08/ref=sr_1_2?crid=29Z35H16FT7FJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PIFr2_y9_c8JCkBefiMKoPNnZJXSEzZRWL8_jNLwwghtboRf96Zdz9cMQ4EimCLHv82IODpyzav1kVY0W_6JRyqUuYQmJVQS2xkxBrZpuhPQa2j7ldQNaUCG5yq8njtg6EsYR4At6_P-F_SbNP2-1FgLTUWhvVHJI_Tfh5KWZW8miHAKuZ7MBBQvEQ1P8E4SyS-KgMYiRMD6ICYugichBmYKQbDOXzCrw8TLxaVdwhk.kzfF0PtKUsiV8AvK1vcO6abCU7-WcI5sORtnujCKeaY&dib_tag=se&keywords=die+hard&qid=1714517339&sprefix=die+hard%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-2)
Buy "Elevators 101" online: Elevators 101 - 3rd Edition - Elevator Books (https://elevatorbooks.com/shop/education-training/beginners-and-training/elevators-101-3rd-edition/)
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7 Apr 2024
Episode 1 - "The Elevator was in Free Fall"
In this first episode, we introduce this series and discuss a popular "falling elevator" scene from "Elevator Pitch". We back up our discussion with elevator design information, and theorize why this could or could not happen.
Credits: Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Caperna. Excerpts from "Elevator Pitch", by Lindwood Barclay. References from "Elevators 101, 2nd edition", by Zack McCain. Music from freepd.com. Motion calculators from omnicalculator.com and calculatorsoup.com.
Buy "Elevator Pitch" online: Elevator Pitch: A Novel: Barclay, Linwood: 9780062678287: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Elevator-Pitch-Novel-Linwood-Barclay/dp/0062678280)
Buy "Elevators 101 online: Elevators 101 - 3rd Edition - Elevator Books (https://elevatorbooks.com/shop/education-training/beginners-and-training/elevators-101-3rd-edition/)
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