Friday, October 8, 2010

I Just Had This Schmatta Washen


Badminton anyone?


Or would you prefer chess?
For your enjoyment, here's "De Düva: The Dove" (1968):  My favorite short film of all time, it parodies Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries"  and "The Seventh Seal." The Swedish-ka sounding dialogue combines English, German, Latin and Yiddish.  The principal character, Professor Viktor Sundqvist, 76, is on his way to a lecture at the university, when de duva strikes, splattering the windshild and unleashing a few twisted memories.  Could Death be far behind?  It's 13 minutes, but worth it.  Has the SJG ever steered you wrong?  Look for a young Madeline Kahn smoking her cigar at a picnic, as she makes an unusual offer to Inga, Viktor's sister: "Phallican symbol?"  Inga prefers Viktor. Double click for full screen.  You're in for a treat.
 

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