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OTR /// Episode 36 /// Clip 1

November 19, 2022 / 01:17

This episode discusses the 1991 film adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel Silence of the Lambs, focusing on the character Buffalo Bill, portrayed by Ted Levine.

The conversation highlights the film's success, noting it is one of only three films to win the big five Oscars. The hosts mention key characters such as Clarice Starling and Jack Crawford, who are involved in the hunt for Buffalo Bill.

References to the cultural impact of the film and its memorable scenes are made, including a humorous mention of the Elf on the Shelf in relation to Buffalo Bill's character.

Overall, the episode provides a mix of film analysis and light-hearted commentary on the iconic moments from Silence of the Lambs.

TLDR

Discussion of Silence of the Lambs and Buffalo Bill's character.

Episode

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[Applause] Buffalo Bill Buffalo Bill yeah which is you know I told you about how I saw the

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Elf on the Shelf yeah you know the elf on the shelf and they had that there was an elf and then

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there was a female elf in a in a hole and then they had a bucket going down with some lotion in the bucket okay that

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was a little dog by Buffalo Bill precious was his dog don't you hurt her yeah where's your big fat lady would you

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be a fat person so Thomas Harris's uh 1988 novel Silence of the Lambs was a huge hit in the 1991 adaptation starring

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Jody Foster and Anthony Hopkins was as we all know incredibly successful and actually one of only three films to ever

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win the big five Oscars and it starred we have uh Ted Levine Ted Levine is it Levine let's go with Levine

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okay played the serial killer Buffalo Bill the killer that soon to do murder yeah soon to be agent Claire's Clarice

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Starling and unit Chief Jack Crawford and the FBI were hunting

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Episode Highlights

Silence of the Lambs Success
The 1991 adaptation of Silence of the Lambs became a cultural phenomenon, winning five Oscars.
“One of only three films to ever win the big five Oscars.”
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November 19, 2022

Episode Quotes

One of only three films to ever win the big five Oscars.
OTR /// Episode 36 /// Clip 1

Key Moments

Buffalo Bill00:02
Elf on the Shelf00:08
Precious the Dog00:27
Oscar Winner00:50