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Dave Baxter's avatar

One of my fave movie. Great write-up. One thing I've always enjoyed about it is how Sam Jackson's character and world isn't half as hard boiled, grimy, gritty, or dirty as Charlie's is - he struggles to keep up with the extremes of her world, and doesn't ultimately appreciate them. In that sense, unlike It's A Wonderful Life, it does hold up a stark contrast between the white female superspy and the black PI, laying the blame for violence and anti-Chirstmas as her feet / the government's feet rather than his.

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Robert Spottswood, M.A.'s avatar

I think if movies were food you’d have an iron stomach.

The upside is your capacity to analyze and articulate all the nutrients and toxins down to the molecule.

It’s the first time I have been interested in and appreciated what is going on with even the out-dated, moldy and questionable victuals behind the fresh lettuce, eggs, and tofu.

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Liz Connolley's avatar

“Life is pain. Get used to it.” I use this line a lot, mostly jokingly. Love this movie.

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Richard's avatar

"Put the car keys in my left pocket. Gun in the right hand side."

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