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3 things about George Marshall’s THE BLUE DAHLIA

The Blue Dahlia [1946] 1. “Why not? Plenty of genial old parties like you commit murders.” 2. He pounds on the wall. “We got a sick baby in here!” 3. Bathing his ankle in salt water. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE LONG GOODBYE

The Long Goodbye [1973] 1. J.C. Penney tie. 2. “Those ladies were a big help. Crazy ladies.” 3. Arnold’s mustard yellow briefs. 3 other things.

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3 things about George Marshall’s THE BLUE DAHLIA

The Blue Dahlia [1946] 1. Monkey music. 2. “Am I under suspicion?” “I don’t know. How do you feel about it?” 3. The glow of the glistening street under the nightclub’s enormous neon sign. Fantastic. Not because the convoluted plot … Continue reading

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ THE BIG SLEEP

The Big Sleep [1946] 1. Sign at the diner: COUNTRY SAUSAGE TWO EGGS 35¢. 2. “I liked that. I’d like more.” 3. Death in an empty insurance office. 3 other things.

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