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* MethodActing: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. It's [[HollywoodPudgy not noticeable]] at all.
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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. Starring Creator/LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), Creator/PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover) and Creator/JohnLithgow as Alfred Seguine Kinsey (Alfred Kinsey's father).

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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. Starring Creator/LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney Creator/LauraLinney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), Creator/PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover) and Creator/JohnLithgow as Alfred Seguine Kinsey (Alfred Kinsey's father).
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* MethodActing: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

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* MethodActing: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. It's [[HollywoodPudgy not noticeable]] at all.
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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. Starring LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover) and JohnLithgow as Alfred Seguine Kinsey (Alfred Kinsey's father).

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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. Starring LiamNeeson Creator/LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), PeterSarsgaard Creator/PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover) and JohnLithgow Creator/JohnLithgow as Alfred Seguine Kinsey (Alfred Kinsey's father).



* AdaptationalAttractiveness: The real [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Kinsey Alfred Kinsey]] vs. LiamNeeson.

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* AdaptationalAttractiveness: The real [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Kinsey Alfred Kinsey]] vs. LiamNeeson.Creator/LiamNeeson.
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* ReallyGetsAround: Both Kinsey and his wife had several extramarital affairs.

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* ReallyGetsAround: Both Kinsey and his wife had several extramarital affairs. No DoubleStandard was applied, since both Alfred and Clara were polyamorous and had an "open marriage".

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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. Starring LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover).

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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. Starring LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover).
lover) and JohnLithgow as Alfred Seguine Kinsey (Alfred Kinsey's father).


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* ReallyGetsAround: Both Kinsey and his wife had several extramarital affairs.

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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey (LiamNeeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

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A 2004 {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey (LiamNeeson), Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.
behavior. Starring LiamNeeson as Alfred Kinsey, Laura Linney as Clara [=McMillen=] (Kinsey's research partner and wife), PeterSarsgaard as Clyde Martin (Kinsey's research partner and occasional lover).


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* BiTheWay: Kinsey was bisexual, and [[ReallyGetsAround had many affairs]] with other men and women.
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->"Oops; I didn't know we couldn't tak about sex."
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->"Oops; I didn't know we couldn't tak ->"Let's talk about sex."
-->--Music/{{Madonna}}
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* MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, as it turned out).

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* MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, (''H. sapiens'', as it turned out).
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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[TimeCompressionMontage montage]]!

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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 118 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[TimeCompressionMontage montage]]!
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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[TimePassesMontage montage]]!

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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[TimePassesMontage [[TimeCompressionMontage montage]]!
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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[Montage montage]]!

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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[Montage [[TimePassesMontage montage]]!
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* AdaptationDistillation: How to fit 18 years of research into 188 minutes of screentime, including the credits? Looks like we're gonna need a [[Montage montage]]!
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A 2004 [[Biopic biopic]] about the life of Alfred Kinsey (LiamNeeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

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A 2004 [[Biopic biopic]] {{Biopic}} about the life of Alfred Kinsey (LiamNeeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

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A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey (LiamNeeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

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A look at 2004 [[Biopic biopic]] about the life of Alfred Kinsey (LiamNeeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.
behavior.

* AdaptationalAttractiveness: The real [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Kinsey Alfred Kinsey]] vs. LiamNeeson.


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-->'''Alfred Kinsey''': I can't think of anything more pointless.

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-->'''Alfred Kinsey''': I can't think of anything more pointless.pointless.
* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Kinsey had problems with this concept.
-->'''Clyde Martin''': Just one more question. You've just told me your entire history: childhood, family, career, every person you've ever had sex with. But there hasn't been a single mention of love.
-->'''Alfred Kinsey''': That's because it's impossible to measure love. And, as you know, without measurements there can be no science. But I have been thinking a lot about the problem lately.
-->'''Clyde Martin''': Mmh, "problem"?
-->'''Alfred Kinsey''': When it comes to love, we're all in the dark.

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* DeadpanSnarker: Quite a bit, throughout the film.
-->'''Alfred Kinsey''': The doctors say my heart sounds like a cement mixer.
-->'''Clyde Martin''': At least they found one.



-->Reporter: Any plans on a Hollywood picture based on the book?
-->Alfred Kinsey: I can't think of anything more pointless.

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-->Reporter: -->'''Reporter''': Any plans on a Hollywood picture based on the book?
-->Alfred Kinsey: -->'''Alfred Kinsey''': I can't think of anything more pointless.
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* SexIsGood: Or at least, [[SexIsEvil not evil]]. Kinsey wanted to clear away the misinformation and rumors about sex and give people facts.

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* SexIsGood: Or at least, [[SexIsEvil not evil]]. Kinsey wanted to clear away the misinformation and rumors about sex and give people facts.facts.
* TakeThatMe: Part of an interview from the movie.
-->Reporter: Any plans on a Hollywood picture based on the book?
-->Alfred Kinsey: I can't think of anything more pointless.
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->"Oops, I didn't know we couldn't tak about sex."

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->"Oops, ->"Oops; I didn't know we couldn't tak about sex."
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* MethodActing: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

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* MethodActing: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.donuts.
* SexIsGood: Or at least, [[SexIsEvil not evil]]. Kinsey wanted to clear away the misinformation and rumors about sex and give people facts.
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MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, as it turned out).
Method Acting: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

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* MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, as it turned out).
Method Acting: * MethodActing: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.
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Method Acting: LauraLinney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

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Method Acting: LauraLinney Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.
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A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey (Neeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

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A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey (Neeson), (LiamNeeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.



Method Acting: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

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Method Acting: Laura Linney LauraLinney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

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MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, as it turned out).

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A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey (Neeson), a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.

MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, as it turned out).out).
Method Acting: Laura Linney [[DyeingForYourArt gained 20 pounds]] for this film, mainly by eating Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.
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->"Oops, I didn't we couldn't tak about sex."

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->"Oops, I didn't know we couldn't tak about sex."
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->"Oops, I didn't we couldn't tak about sex."
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MetaphoricallyTrue: He was filming animals to make a visual record of mammalian behavior. He never said which mammal species he was focusing on (H. sapiens, as it turned out).

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