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Okay. So he loved her and he left her.

She had no right to boil his rabbit.

Dennis, come on, it's just a movie.

Hey, "Fatal Attraction" is more than just a movie.

"Fatal Attraction" is a warning to all men.

As of this moment on, I am swearing off women.

Good. Only 16 years after they swore off you.

You telling me that movie didn't freak you out?

Well, you know, it got me thinking a little bit.

Maybe I should change my social outlook.

- Hi. - Oh, geez.

- Hi. - Hi.

Listen, uh, I've been thinking.

I know you've been a little nervous about

going out with me and I understand that.

You know, 'cause I have this reputation as being

well, indiscriminate and insincere.

But I want you to know I've been rethinking my life.

Well, Eric, I've been thinking too

and I've been unfair.

You've asked me out and I've always said no

because I've been afraid.

But I think that underneath the macho front

you're sensitive and caring.

And I realize that in here

you'd never do anything to hurt me.

So I'm willing to take a chance on Saturday night.

You're asking me out?

You're right, I'm being too forward.

No, no. F-forward's great.

Saturday night. This is great.

- Hi, guys. - Hi.

- 'Hi, Dennis.' - Don't hi me.

I'm never talking to another woman again

as long as I live.

(all) Yay!

I'm serious.

Last night Eric and I saw the scariest movie of all time.

You saw "Surf Nazis Must Die?"

No, nimrod. "Fatal Attraction."

- I thought it was pretty neat. - Neat?

A married guy has an innocent affair with a beautiful blond

and this blond not only wants the guy's heart

she wants to cut it out with a butcher knife?

I hardly find that neat.

Dennis, grow up. It's only a movie.

- Really. - Yeah.

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Take your seats, please.

Uh, you know, I saw a movie last night

that was not only a movie.

"Matewan."

You know, it was about the labor wars

in the West Virginia coal mines in the 1920s.

It's really rare that you see a movie

that is both so moving and so historically accurate.

Here we go. How film depicts history.

- 'Uh-huh.' - 'Right.'

Well, uh, movie makers do distort history a little

to boost the box office, don't they?

- Mm-hmm. - Yeah, sure.

Think about, uh, "Cleopatra."

Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton.

I mean, was this, uh

really a little slice of life on the Nile?

Since we know that Emiliano Zapata

was not the illiterate peasant

that the filmmakers portrayed him as being

then we have to ask ourselves

was the movie "Viva Zapata!" truly fair

to the history of the Mexican people?

Uh, well, then I have to ask

was the movie "Viva Las Vegas"

truly fair to Elvis?

[bell ringing]

Okay, I will answer that tomorrow, uh

and remember, be sure to choose a film

with a historical storyline.

Be prepared to discuss it in class.

Oh, "Little Big Man."

It's playing in the revival theater in the Village.

Oh, come on, you guys, it's perfect.

It shows the Indians as heroes and Custer as a total jerk.

- You wanna go? - Don't be ridiculous.

It makes a mockery out of manifest destiny.

Jawaharlal?

Oh, I can't make it, but thanks.

Besides, it's the wrong kind of Indians.

Eric, do you wanna see

"Little Big Man" with me tonight?

- Tonight? - Uh-huh.

Yeah, sure, I love that movie.

Dustin Hoffman in feathers, right? Alright, what time?

Um, 8 o'clock at the Waverly. I'll meet you in front, okay?

Alright, great.

Are you crazy?

You see "Fatal Attraction" with me last night

and now you're gonna go out with Maria?

Miss Looney Toons.

I'm not going out with her.

I finally got a date with Simone.

You think I'm gonna mess that up?

Oh, first, it's a, it's a movie

for a homework assignment.

Then it's a candlelit dinner for two.

Next thing you know, she's kidnappin' your daughter.

Dennis, get a life.

I'm going on a movie with a classmate.

It's not a date.

I'm not gonna kiss her.

Why did I kiss her?

You kissed her?

What are you, crazy?

What can I tell you? I have heat-seeking lips.

I can't believe this.

Look, I have an image to maintain.

They expect it.

On the cheek or on the mouth?

- Mouth. - Ah!

Open or closed?

Open, but it-it was nothing.

You've had it.

Now she's gonna start smiling at you in class

and then it's gonna be, "Oh, Eric

why don't we do our homework together?"

And then you know what's gonna happen?

You're gonna get hit with the three Rs.

Responsibility, regret and revenge.

Well, congratulations, pal, you have just committed suicide.

Hi.

I had a really good time last night.

Yeah, it was, uh, some movie, huh?

Uh-huh. Oh, I rented the tapes

for the other films that we talked about.

"Little Big Horn"

"Tanka," "They Died With Their Boots On."

I thought we could start looking at them

today after school.

T-today? Oh, no, no.

I-I don't think that today is gonna be good..

...good for me.

Well, we could do it tomorrow if you want.

- Tomorrow? We got that.. - Oh, uh, we-we gotta..

- Oh, go over.. - Nah..

Eric, are you trying to brush me off?

- No, no, no, no. - Good.

Because I know you wouldn't be that irresponsible.

What if she tells Simone?

What if? It's a sure thing. Count on it.

- That could ruin everything. - Yeah.

I mean, Simone means a lot to me. Maria is just..

[laughing]

- She wouldn't. - No, of course not.

And the crazy girlfriend in "Fatal Attraction"

didn't show up at the husband's apartment either.

- Nah. - Yeah.

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- Honey, I'm home. - Hi, dear.

Hi, hon. Muah.

Look who dropped by. An old school friend.

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Hello, Eric.

Maria? Hi.

Well, why don't you two talk over old times?

I'll go check on Erica. Lay out your pajamas.

You kissed me, Eric.

Do you think you can get rid of me that easily?

[chuckles] Maria, it was one kiss.

It was years ago.

But it's a kiss that will last a lifetime.

I love you.

Don't you understand?

Maria, you, you can't love me. I'm happily married.

Well, you should have thought about that

before you burned your lips into my soul.

I'm yours forever, Eric.

Either you tell Simone

or I will.

Look, Maria, I'm not telling her and neither are you.

Well, then you leave me no choice.

I guess I'm gonna have to take more drastic measures.

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Look, Maria.

I saved Eric's leather jacket from high school.

Oh.

[laughs] Let me touch it.

Let me hold it.

(Eric) 'Maria.'

Maria. Maria.

Yes?

- Hi. - You-you just called me.

Yeah, um, I

I just wanna tell you I'm, I'm not gonna be able

to watch all those movies with you.

I rented those movies so we could watch 'em together.

You can't just ignore me, Eric.

- I.. - You owe me.

Maybe you're right.

Life is imitating the movies.

Just be glad we didn't see "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."

Okay.

Movies make history, part two.

I assume you all chose a film.

- Uh-huh. - "Birth Of A Nation."

One at a time, please.

- Sarah? - "The Halls Of Montezuma."

Richard Widmark battles the Japanese

played by the Chinese.

I thought I'd compare it to "Platoon."

Well, you can compare "Platoon" to "The Green Berets."

John Wayne shows us how to win the war in Vietnam

without losing his toupee.

- Darlene? - "Birth Of A Nation."

I'm really intrigued how a movie can be considered a classic

when the good guys are the Ku Klux Klan.

- That's an interesting point. - Mm-hmm.

Do we judge a work of art by its politics?

Dennis, what have you got?

Oh, uh, "They Saved Hitler's Brain."

"Nazis on a Greek Island flourish under the leadership

of Hitler's still living head."

I think this warrants discussion.

(all) No. No.

Uh, Alan.

"Patton," of course.

Of course.

- Uh, Simone. - Oh, um, "Doctor Zhivago."

The Russian Revolution.

Was this a realistic portrayal or Siberian soap opera?

Well, I think it's pretty far-off historically

but I couldn't resist the way they show the power of love

and faith and trust.

I, I guess I'm just kind of into that now.

Maria?

Oh, Eric and I thought that we'd work together

and we'd start with "Little Big Man"

and then compare all the films that depicted Custer.

That sounds like a very challenging project.

Mm, somebody is gonna get scald.

What's the matter, Eric? Lose your Billy Idol button?

[laughs] No, I think he shorted out his hair dryer.

Oh, the new comedy team. Laurel and Heartless.

- Simone. - Simone.

She dumped him again.

I knew she'd never really go out with him.

[laughing]

Women. Beasts.

Look, man, I'm in trouble.

Maria called my house five times last night.

See, do I know my psychos or do I know my psychos?

- What'd she say? - I wasn't home.

She left messages with my mother all sounding very urgent.

I mean, my mom's used to getting two or three calls a night

but five?

I mean, I admit it. You're right.

- She's obsessed with me. - Mm-hmm.

Look, man, I gotta tell her to get off my case.

No, no, you can't do that. We're talking about Maria here.

Batteries not included.

What am I gonna do? I gotta talk to somebody.

Hey, maybe Mr. Moore can help me out.

Hey, wake up, leather boy.

Mr. Moore does not wanna get involved in your love life.

The man's your teacher, not your analyst.

[sighs] I think you have to face the grim reality on this one, Eric.

You're all alone in this.

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What did you do to this woman?

I kissed her.

[sighs]

You two-bit yuppie Romeos are all alike.

You think you can kiss any woman any place.

And you come running to me, expect me to clean up your mess.

Let me tell you something.

I don't have time for it, okay? I got problems of my own.

You want my advice?

Keep your lips to yourself.

- Get out of here. - But you're-you're the police.

You're supposed to help me.

Listen, buster, sniffing leather is not a crime.

Let's look at what you have.

You have a beautiful, trusting wife.

You have a lovely home.

Is that good enough for you? No.

You're gonna throw it all away

just to prove you're a macho man.

'Now get out of here.'

I'm up to my hips in real homicides.

[bell ringing]

- Hi. - Ah!

Hi.

Eric, I tried reaching you all last night.

I have to talk to you. It's important.

Sure, sure. W-whatever, Maria.

Uh, after class, okay?

That's it, man. I've had it.

I gotta tell Simone

before Maria blows the whistle on me.

Good luck, pal. Wish I was going out there with ya.

Okay, if we can take our seats, please.

And before we begin the reports, uh

Dennis, I believe you owe me a film.

[sighs] "Fatal Attraction."

- Oh, no. - Oh, Dennis.

No, that's an interesting choice.

That is, assuming you can make something of it.

I can. The war between the sexes.

Thousands of years of conflicts

summed up in 90 minutes of terror.

Guy shows a little attention to a woman

whamo, she tries to destroy his entire life.

Oh, come on, Dennis, that's completely unfair.

That woman was justified in being upset.

Look, here you have a married man.

He takes advantage of a lonely woman

and when things get a little uncomfortable for him

he just throws her away like old garbage.

I mean, how do men think they can get away

with such blatant disregard of women's feelings, anyway?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

And that gives her the right to break into their house

kidnap their kid and boil their bunny?

Well, she got her point across, didn't she?

God, I feel sorry for any guy whoever gets involved with you.

And I thought next week for your birthday

I'd throw this big party.

We'll invite 50 of our closest friends.

Honey, honey. Wait.

- Is 50 not enough? - No, no, it's, it's fine.

Um, there's something I have to tell you.

- Is something wrong? - Yes, no.

[sighs] I-I don't know.

- It was a harmless little-- - What?

I hope you'll understand.

I kissed Maria.

No. No, no, no.

You what?

- Oh, no. - I'm sorry, it..

On the cheek or on the mouth?

Mouth.

Open or closed?

Open, but it meant nothing.

Oh.

You and Maria must have had a fine laugh

on me yesterday when she was visiting.

and-and I left you two alone.

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Wait.

Do you smell something?

Yes, I thought you were cooking a brisket.

No.

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Oh, my God!

She's boiled my leather jacket.

You mean, she's in the house?

Mommy, daddy, help!

- Erica! - Erica!

She's mine. She's my child.

She's not yours.

Maria, what are you doing?

If I can't have your lips, at least I can have your baby.

Maria, please, take him. He's not worth it.

I-I don't care anymore. Just don't steal my baby.

It's too late for deals, hon.

You haven't heard the last of me.

This is just the beginning.

[laughs]

This is insane! All I did was kiss her.

Oh, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!

- Simone, wait. - Eric.

Do you mind if I finish my report

before you criticize it?

Oh, sure. Sorry.

Um, which may not have been an accurate depiction

of any specific event in the Russian Revolution

but it showed the disintegration of the Russian bourgeoisie

symbolized by Dr. Zhivago.

Who I doubt very much look like Omar Sharif.

[laughs]

- Oh. Wonderful. - Good one.

(Mr. Moore) 'Very good, Simone. Very good indeed.'

Uh, Eric, you had some problems with this?

I..

No, no, I..

No.

- Are you having some problems? - I'll say so.

He's certainly been acting strange lately.

I've been acting strange lately?

(all) Yes. You have been acting strange lately.

Mr. Moore, I'm fine. Really.

Okay, call me strange

but I'd like to continue with the class.

So, who wants to be next?

Most experts agree that the film "In Cold Blood"

accurately depicted one of the most brutal murders

in US history.

The blood alone was so--

Excuse me?

I thought that you were gonna be discussing

a cartoon, "An American Tail."

Well, I began the report, but then I thought

"Who really cares about immigrant mice?"

So I switched to "In Cold Blood."

[bell ringing]

Well, why don't you just pick up there Monday morning, okay?

- Okay. - Bye.

- Eric, can we talk? - In a minute.

I wanna talk to Simone first. Okay? Simone--

No, no, no, it's really important.

- Just give me a minute, okay? - No, not okay, Eric.

You have to live up to your responsibilities.

Don't do something you're gonna regret.

Responsibility and regret. Two out of three Rs.

Look, Eric, I wanna know what's going on.

You've been acting crazy all week and avoiding me.

Okay, I'll tell you why.

Because you've been hounding me all week.

Hounding you? What, are you crazy?

Alright, what about calling my house five times last night?

(Dennis) 'Yeah.'

I just wanted to tell you that

Mr. Moore set a deadline for the assignment.

And if you weren't gonna do it with me

I'd have to get someone else.

Who wants to work with someone so paranoid?

- I'm paranoid? - He's paranoid?

- You're schizo. - Schizo? You're psycho.

Excuse me. I'm faculty.

- What is going on? - I can sum it up, Mr. Moore.

- You saw "Fatal Attraction?" - Yes.

Welcome to the high school version.

Look, I kissed Maria

and she's been obsessing on me ever since.

You kissed Maria?

I was gonna tell you, but-but Glenn Close over here

wouldn't give me a chance.

It was nothing.

You're not kidding it was nothing, Eric.

I completely forgot about it.

This was after I said I'd go out with you?

It's not a big deal.

She was there. She expected it.

I, I didn't wanna disappoint her.

Disappoint me?

Eric, to tell you the truth, I didn't even want to kiss you.

I just kissed you 'cause you looked so pathetic.

I felt sorry for you.

You kissed Maria just because she was there?

You're a drowning man.

Oh, next you'll be telling me

you were thinking of me at the time.

Mm-hmm.

- Well-- - Mmm.

Eric, the very day I say I'll go out with you

you start cheating on me?

- You're just not ready yet. - No.

Well, Mr. Moore, here's my project.

"Fatal Attraction," how it divides people.

I'll take an A plus, thank you very much.

Not so fast.

Uh, do you care to put this in a historical context?

- Historical? - Context. Yeah.

Uh, sure. You got, uh, two, two warring, warring--

Thanks. I didn't think so.

Look, one of the things that movies do

some of them well, some of them not too well

is show us who we are at a particular point in time.

So, "Fatal Attraction" is not just a thriller.

It also reflects our fears about intimacy.

AIDS, male-female relationships.

Uh, perhaps even also a little backlash and anger

directed toward the feminist movement--

Mm. I-I couldn't have said this better myself.

I know.

I can't believe you guys made me out

to be some crazy lunatic.

You see, one thing that movies really like to do

is take the most vivid aspect of a contemporary problem

and then manipulate it, in this case to frighten us.

So, we all have fun being frightened.

Movie makers have fun selling us those tickets.

Now, it's good that we pay attention

to what the movie's trying to say

but I think it's really important

that we not confuse the movie with real life.

(Dennis) 'Yeah.'

I'm sorry, Maria.

It's okay.

False alarm.

Well, I think the important thing is

we all learned a little something about ourselves.

No. Someone's gotta pay for this, Dennis.

Oh, yeah. See, I knew it.

The third R, here it is. Revenge.

I think she means reimburse.

Exactly. For the tapes.

They're over $16.

- Take care of it, Dennis. - Why me?

'Cause you started this whole thing.

- I'm not paying. - I think you'd better.

Because if you don't..

...I'll boil your bunny.

Mr. Moore, I understand you and the IHP

had an interesting lesson today on the topic of movies.

Yes. Uh, it was quite successful.

Did you happen to discuss my favorite movie?

- "Hello, Dolly?" - "My Dinner With Andre."

Really? You surprise me.

You know what I liked about that movie?

It had no story.

No heavy plot, no female involvement.

Just two lonely guys discussing life over dinner.

Yeah, well, uh, maybe we could talk about this some other time.

Well, why not now while it's fresh on our minds?

Come on, I'll take you to dinner.

Uh, well, you know, I had

some bad popcorn last week--

Oh, come on.

I'll pay for it.

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