Unique Collaboration of American Masters
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From two American masters comes a movie like no other
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Short Cuts Explores American Life and Society
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Short Cuts raises the roof on America.
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Different Perspectives on Fish Appreciation
Honey Bush:
Look at these fish, though. Aren't those cool?
Lois Kaiser:
Yeah, you know I don't really give a fuck about fish. They just kinda swim, eat and shit.
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A Conversation About Neighbors and Work Schedules
Claire Kane:
Oops, excuse me, sweetie. I really like the Wymans, don't you?
Stuart Kane:
Who?
Claire Kane:
The doctor and his wife, Marian. Ralph, I think his name. You know, the ones from the concert.
Stuart Kane:
He seems kind of lofty. You're off to work early, huh?
Claire Kane:
Yeah, I got two birthdays today. He's a doctor, remember? And she is artist, I think.
Stuart Kane:
Oh yeah? What kind?
Claire Kane:
What kind? She's a painter. She paints pictures, you know? They really want us to come to dinner.
Stuart Kane:
Well, We'll see. I'm off.
Claire Kane:
What does that mean? We already agreed to go. We made a date. Bye. Close the door, Stuart.
Stuart Kane:
Sorry!
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Escalating Tensions in a Frustrated Argument
Doreen Piggot:
Why don't you go get drunk and pee all over...
Earl Piggot:
I'm gonna get drunk! I'm gonna get drunk right now! Ah dammit!
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Accusations of Cheating in Relationships
Marian Wyman:
Are you cheating, Ralph?
Dr. Raplh Wyman:
No, Marian. You cheat. Remember?
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Exploring the Concept of Nothingness
Dr. Ralph Wyman:
Tell me about that night with Mitchell Andersen.
Marian Wyman:
There's nothing to tell.
Dr. Ralph Wyman:
Alright, then tell me about nothingness! I'd like to hear a complete account of nothing!
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Unpleasant Odors and Personal Hygiene Discourse
Claire Kane: [Stuart has just returned from his fishing trip]
Your hands stink.
Stuart Kane: [sniffs his fingers]
Kinda smells like pussy, don't you think?
Claire Kane: [laughs, smacks him on the shoulder]
I hate that. Go wash your hands.
Stuart Kane:
Smells like a rainbow to me!
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Confrontation Between Earl and Doreen Piggot
Earl Piggot:
You know, I don't know who you think would wanna look at your sad, middle aged ass anymore!
Doreen Piggot:
Don't talk to me like that and don't you come back here! I'm not taking you back no more, understand? No more! I'm not taking you back!
Earl Piggot:
I'm not COMING back!
Doreen Piggot:
Slobbering over Honey like that. It was so embarrassing...
Earl Piggot:
I never touched Honey!
Doreen Piggot:
I didn't say you touched her, I said you slobbered on her!
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A Conversation About Struggles and Defeat
Howard Finnigan:
Hey Jer, how goes the war?
Jerry Kaiser:
Bad guys are winning, sir.
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Child Observes Parental Sleeping Situation
Child: [walks in on his parents having sex]
Silly daddy, sleeping on mommy.
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Unconventional Offer of Affection
Lois Kaiser:
Don't you want me to lick your balls for you?
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Unexpected Physical Connection
Lois Kaiser: [talking on sex hotline]
Oh! I can feel your balls up against my ass!
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Disillusionment with Los Angeles Culture
Tess Trainer:
I hate L.A. All they do is snort coke and talk.
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Contemplating a Nude Painting Purchase
Sherri Shepard: [[Alex Trebek]
Wouldn't it be a trip if ] bought a nude painting of me?
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