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I think people try and over think the frogs. A verse from Exodus is shown throughout. In Exodus, God's people are in bondage. He sends plagues to free us from our slave master. The plagues free us, but often only for a spell.

Magnolia is all about people enslaved to their circumstances. They have some moments of clarity, relief from their plagues. But that will never be the end of it. We carry it with us

The frogs are just very on the nose with this concept. That's why a lot of people don't like the film. I love it though.

I'm so glad "A Woman Under the Influence" made the list, but upset that I goofed and put it at #9, instead of my #8. It might have moved it up a few spots. My fault...

Gena Rowlands delivers my favorite performance on screen.. I'm getting chills right now thinking about it. My gosh!

This (and other Cassavetes movies) are on YouTube, in full, for free... I'd also give a 2nd viewing to any Cassavetes movies - he doesn't spoonfeed his audience, and every time I watch this movie, I discover something new, in the background, foreground, etc.

I actually think Nick is the one with illness, not Mabel. Watch out for the little misinterpretations, usually just by chance that leads to more chaos. Mabel has her anxieties, but look why. She isn't the problem. Listen to the quiet conversations (during more chaos) they have, when Mabel gives Nick (and the audience) an introduction to their relationship. A lot of their lives, and this movie develops by happenstance. I don't know how much "spoiler" I can give. I don't know if Nick loves Mabel, he can't answer when he's asked. Obviously a shot-gun wedding. Nick and his mother drive Mabel to appear crazy, because the shrink is there, who is another problem.


Watch the scene when they have "the kids party". A lot of things just happen, and with the mother-in-law badgering the daughter with questions, she answers incorrectly, probably out of fear, and in part, to please her grandma, being lured. "Why is this child naked??!?!?!".


Mabel is a non-conformist who hasn't lost her humanity. She goes to pick her up kids, and asks people walking by for the time. "You have a watch!" as they ignore her.. The passer-bys who appear normal are the crazy, robotic inhumane people. I highly recommend Cassavetes' other stuff..

All anyone remembers is the street corner.

All anyone remembers is the street corner.

Nobody had a guess with Singing In the Rain yet?

You are vile.

Heat I've not heard of that film before until just now.

I've heard of American X but never watched it, though with the rise of fascism it seems more relevant than ever.

I do hope this is a joke.

You're missing out.