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[coyotegoth]

Writing, hotel maintenance, and family obligations don't mix.‪ #‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Two low-level reporters repeatedly fail upward; trigger massive political instability. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Detective interferes with squabbling rich family; exacerbates situation. Drought an issue. Father now in "it's complicated" relationship. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Jobless samurai implement "will work for food" policy. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Pulp Western writer visits Vienna; briefly reconciles with old friend. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Concerned Air Force General takes proactive approach to Cold War; results problematic. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Popular kids mock mutant; bad idea. Prom a wash. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

News announcer reaches out to community on the air; ratings skyrocket, but complications ensue.‪ #‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Former celebrity, after problematic interaction with fan, rediscovers self through outreach program w homeless man. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Former press magnate remembered as complete dick with nostalgia fixation. ‪#‎ExplainAFilmPlotBadly‬

Comments

[justicevoles.livejournal.com]

6 is Dr. Strangelove, 7 is Carrie, 8 I think is Network, 10 is Citizen Kane and I have no idea what any of the others are.

[coyotegoth.livejournal.com]

Ahh, then I did manage to explain them badly. Huzzah!

1. The Shining 2. All the President's Men 3. Chinatown 4. Seven Samurai 5. The Third Man 9. The Fisher King

[justicevoles.livejournal.com]

Ahhhhhh. Well, I kick myself for not getting The Shining, but honestly, I've never seen any of the others that I missed, so I feel slightly better. (Except for the obvious revelation of my classic cinema illiteracy...)