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Neil deGrasse Tyson Slams Hollywood's Science Blunders

1/13/2025

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson passionately calls out Hollywood for its scientific blunders, specifically targeting films like "Titanic" and "Armageddon." He challenged James Cameron to fix the night sky in "Titanic" and slammed "Armageddon" for its absurdity. Most recently, Tyson deemed the 2022 film "Moonfall" even less credible, emphasizing the urgent need for accuracy in cinema.

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson passionately calls out Hollywood for its scientific blunders, specifically targeting films like "Titanic" and "Armageddon." He challenged James Cameron to fix the night sky in "Titanic" and slammed "Armageddon" for its absurdity. Most recently, Tyson deemed the 2022 film "Moonfall" even less credible, emphasizing the urgent need for accuracy in cinema.