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What type of keyboard is Caden Cotard using?
Movie Title: Synecdoche, New York (2008)
Did director charlie Kaufman create this keyboard for the movie or does it really exist? It looks so different.
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In "Synecdoche, New York" what is the meaning of the character name Sammy Barnathan?
Sammy Barnathan is a key character in "Synecdoche, New York," which was written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. In the interview excerpt below, Kaufman suggests that there is meaning behind the name: ...
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Character naming in Synecdoche New York
I recently saw the movie Synecdoche New York. Among other things that intrigued me, the name of the protagonist, Caden Cotard is very interesting.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cotard delusion ...
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In 'Synecdoche, New York' , what is the significance of choosing the play 'Death of a Salesman'?
The protagonist, Philip Hoffman, is directing the play 'Death of a Salesman' with a twist. He is casting young actors as the characters of Willy and his wife. From my understanding, he is doing this ...
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