Bill Hader's tenure at a movie theater was undoubtedly destined to be a fleeting chapter in his life. During a recent appearance on Netflix's "Everybody's Live With John Mulaney," the Emmy-awarded comedian reminisced about the incident that led to his dismissal from his cinema job—spoiling the climax of "Titanic" for a group of sorority sisters.
"I was employed at a movie theater, an era when 'Titanic' had yet to make its grand debut," began the former "Saturday Night Live" star. "A sorority had rented out the entire cinema, and as they stood blocking the entrance, I politely requested, 'Hey, guys. Could you please move aside?' They mocked me mercilessly, comparing me to Charles Manson, which, admittedly, I bore a slight resemblance to at the time, adorned with a tiny bowtie and cummerbund. I persisted, 'Hey, please, make way.' But they stubbornly replied, 'No way.'"
Hader recounted, "As I tore their tickets, I couldn't resist whispering, 'Enjoy the film. Just so you know, the ship sinks at the end. Leo perishes.' They argued back, 'No, he doesn't.' I insisted, 'Oh, yes, you might think he's just sleeping, but he's actually frozen solid.' And sure enough, my revelation registered with them."
However, the protagonist of "Barry" revealed that his supervisor had no choice but to terminate him on the spot for his mischievous act. "The manager descended with a smile, saying, 'Hey, Bill. I'm afraid I have to let you go.' He found it amusing," shared Hader. "Yet, he couldn't meet my gaze directly."
In James Cameron's 1997 Oscar-winning masterpiece, Leonardo DiCaprio's character, Jack, was unable to share the floating door with Kate Winslet's Rose, ultimately succumbing to the icy waters. Over the years, the film's conclusion has sparked heated online debates, with some contention that Jack could potentially have survived.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Titanic" in 2023, Cameron conducted a scientific study to ascertain whether there was indeed enough space for both Jack and Rose on the door. After conducting several tests, the filmmaker concluded, "Jack might have lived, but there are numerous variables at play." Nevertheless, Cameron emphasized that Jack would ultimately prioritize Rose's survival, adding, "I believe his line of thinking was, 'I won't take any action that might jeopardize her safety.' This is entirely in line with his character."
