Did you know that when something explodes in space it doesn’t make any sound? Do you want to be able to slip this (or something similar) into a casual conversation about a movie your friend just saw? We will analyze the physics present in movies in order to see who does it right and who does it wrong. From Newton’s laws and nuclear physics to optics and thermal physics, we will discuss simple problems (that can be done with knowledge of high school algebra), examine incredible, explosive, and sometimes apocalyptic Hollywood scenes, and do a few calculations of our own in order to determine their plausibility. Our film choices, both recent and classic, will include superheroes, science fiction, and action, as well as some other surprises. You will leave this course with a more discerning eye for physics not only in films, but also in everyday life.