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The arrival

lighting changes when she starts thinking about having the baby

train sound effects?

Ooh double meaning. Arrival of the baby, and the arrival of the baby, or the arrival of the decision, arrival of the drink she ordered. 

drama - character driven - 

abortion implication - no morality is shown

Narrative is an internal monologue
Film is dark and cold - ending is warmer 
Decaf represents having the baby, caffeine represents not having it.

The Fly

over the top title card 

you cant see the fly, sound effect implies it 

fly saves the day 

juxtaposition of screaming in the car and the screaming in the bank

iconography - keychain has rabbits foot = good luck. He broke a mirror = bad luck. Theme of luck. 

slapstick comedy is an easier way of comedy than dialogue 



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