Movie connections for
The Savages (2007)

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References

Blaue Engel, Der (1930)
 -  Laura Linney and Peter Friedman, in a Buffalo motel room, discuss Marlene Dietrich's role in "The Blue Angel"
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
 -  They discuss toes curling up before death with reference to the witch in "The Wizard of Oz"
All About Eve (1950)
 -  Wendy mentions the movie on her answering machine
"The Waltons" (1972)
 -  "Look like Grandpa Walton"

Referenced in

"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best of 2007" (2007)
 -  #9 on Scott's list.

Features

The Jazz Singer (1927)
 -  Wendy and Jon screen the film for their father at his nursing home.
The Big Noise (1944)
 -  watched on TV
Night and the City (1950)
 -  Movie playing on TV in Lenny's room in nursing home just before Wendy goes looking for the "big red pillow."
All About Eve (1950)
 -  actual dialogue from the movie is used on Wendy's answering machine

Featured in

"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-12-01)" (2007)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
"The Oprah Winfrey Show: And the Nominees Are..." (2008)
 -  Clip of Laura Linney performance shown
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.

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