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The Dog Named Lucy !

posted 16 years ago by RockGrey
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For people who have seen both films and/or read both the stories these films are based on I have a question based on the fact that a plot description for this film " Old Joy " mentions this film has having a dog named Lucy in it. I am wondering if this means there is any plot relationship that this film has with " Wendy and Lucy " aside from the same guy having written the stories both films are based on between the two stories.

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- Fezzik, " The Princess Bride " ( 1987 )

[–] MikeyBabyBooBop 16 years ago

same dog in both of the films (check her credits). i think that is it, though.

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[–] Mr_B_Natural 16 years ago

Well, I believe that the dog in both films is owned by the director, Kelly Reichardt. So for filmmaking it's easiest just to call her Lucy.

[–] WarpedRecord 15 years ago

And what a dog she is. She had none of the hang-ups, anger or frustration of the main characters, and she truly appreciated nature. I love Lucy!

[–] bitwalker 14 years ago

Yes, Lucy was the best part of this movie.

[–] montybritton 10 years ago

I was hoping the director would make a film starring Lucy. Would have loved to see this character trek across America trying to make it home and encounter people on the way. I would love to see a film from Lucy's perspective. Love that dog!

[–] Nynaeve 10 years ago

My headcanon is that Lucy is the same dog and Wendy and Lucy is a prequel to Old Joy

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[–] LisaVHeard 10 years ago

Aww, I love that idea :)

I watched Wendy and Lucy a couple of days ago and just finished Old Joy.

Your comment made me smile.