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Glitter, doom, and elephant sex: An oral history of Southland Tales

Ahead of a new Blu-ray release of the 2006 film coming out this week, The A.V. Club talked to director Richard Kelly and a few others involved in the making of the movie about its creation, its legacy, and—against all odds—its future.

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Glitter, doom, and elephant sex: An oral history of Southland Tales

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