As movie-goers, we tend to be muffled by the larger–than-life depictions in movies. Things are so grandiosely portrayed that the line between dreams and reality becomes blurred. Drawing examples from movie clips, participants of the course will examine critically if the portrayals in selected movie excerpts are in line with scientific laws in the real world — or they are just gimmicks orchestrated to push audiences' sensory experience to new heights?

Can we "hear" a spaceship move in outer space?

Can the aliens in Predator make themselves invisible, and if so, how ?

Is it possible for a high speed bus to jump over a broken bridge? If yes, how far can it jump?

Students will become discerning audience after the course. They will be able to enjoy movies with a more critical and scientific mind, while learning different aspects of physics knowledge.