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Maybe it is a heart, and Pocahontas' real weapon is LOVE.

Maybe it is a heart, and Pocahontas' real weapon is LOVE.

I think the "thing … with the heart-shaped tip" in the Pocahontas box is supposed to be an arrow - it's upside-down, and the "heart" is its fletching.

I think the "thing … with the heart-shaped tip" in the Pocahontas box is supposed to be an arrow - it's upside-down, and the "heart" is its fletching.

I dunno… It ended up going to such dark, unexpected places that I was really impressed.  A friend of mine made the mistake of bringing his young niece, which led to a teary discussion on the way home [SPOILERS] about people would kill a little girl in the first place.  I found it stunning how the film plays the the

I dunno… It ended up going to such dark, unexpected places that I was really impressed.  A friend of mine made the mistake of bringing his young niece, which led to a teary discussion on the way home [SPOILERS] about people would kill a little girl in the first place.  I found it stunning how the film plays the the

Here's my top 9 list.  Because I wanted 9.

Here's my top 9 list.  Because I wanted 9.

Agreed.  I went with a friend who hated the movie, and now I sing "Slow Boat to China" when I want to annoy him.  But Phoenix's acting in that scene - the astounding transformations in his face - is something to behold.

Agreed.  I went with a friend who hated the movie, and now I sing "Slow Boat to China" when I want to annoy him.  But Phoenix's acting in that scene - the astounding transformations in his face - is something to behold.

I prefer the first movie, too… I think the tonal inconsistency works to its benefit.  Gremlins 2 is Looney Tunes and a ton of fun, but the uncomfortable mix of tones in Gremlins is sui generis.  There's nothing else quite like it.

I prefer the first movie, too… I think the tonal inconsistency works to its benefit.  Gremlins 2 is Looney Tunes and a ton of fun, but the uncomfortable mix of tones in Gremlins is sui generis.  There's nothing else quite like it.

Gah.  I was trying to find a good clip of that scene (below), and you beat me to it.  It's amazing.

Gah.  I was trying to find a good clip of that scene (below), and you beat me to it.  It's amazing.

God, I love this movie so much.

God, I love this movie so much.

Even in 2012, it’s not easy for a gay couple to adopt a child

Even in 2012, it’s not easy for a gay couple to adopt a child