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Oeditpus Rex

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9. 'Most things in movies don't add up'

Reply to Keepthesoulalive (Reply #8)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 02:18 AM

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What movies have you watched? Even in absurd comedies such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail or What's Up, Doc?, there's always a reason, a set-up, for everything, unless the writers and/or director have left a hole in the plot.

That's what I think this is. If not, I missed something. Perhaps it was too subtle or perhaps I just blinked. In any case, I want to know what it was, not to be dismissed with a simplistic "That's just how movies are."

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Watched 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' [View all] Oeditpus Rex Sunday OP

Blanche dies ... FalloutShelter Sunday #1

Blanche caused the accident, and then framed Jane by dragging herself in front of the car Ocelot II Sunday #2

But how was she injured badly enough Oeditpus Rex Sunday #4

It's a movie. But even if it was real life she could have sustained a serious injury Ocelot II Sunday #6

Did she ever grow up and stop that crazy thing? GreenWave Sunday #3

Perhaps you're overthinking this. Keepthesoulalive Sunday #5

Post removed Post removed Sunday #7

Is that an insult? Keepthesoulalive Monday #8

'Most things in movies don't add up' Oeditpus Rex Monday #9

Okay Keepthesoulalive Monday #10

Weakened by Jane's torture and near death, Blanche confesses. Morbius Monday #11