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Character Introductions 011 - Myrtle 'Tilly' Dunnage
a character so nice, they introduce her twice
Split Screen Introductions: GLASS ONION
Why and How Rian Johnson Puts Characters In Different-Shaped Boxes
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Five Shots: TEA AND SYMPATHY
just what it says on the tin
Five Shots: ROAD HOUSE
just what it says on the neon sign
Five Shots: BUCK AND THE PREACHER
just what it says on the tin badge
Five Shots: THE QUICK AND THE DEAD
just what it says on the badge
Character Introductions 010 - The Villain (John Herod)
The Quick and the Dead and the Villain Makes Four
Character Introductions 009 - The Lady (Ellen McKenzie)
The Quick and the Dead and the Lady Makes Three
Five Shots: THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY
just what it says on sign nailed to the clapboard wall of the diner parking lot
Five Shots: REALITY BITES
just what it says on the VHS cover
Five Shots: THE STICKY
just what it says on the bottle
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Character Introductions 008: Pinkie Brown
Few Words, Big Impact
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