still life

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still life • n. (pl. still lifes / ˌlīfs/ ) a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects, typically including fruit and flowers and objects contrasting with these in texture, such as bowls and glassware. ∎  this type or genre of painting or drawing.

Still Life

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Still Life ★★ 1992 (PG-13)

The press has dubbed him “the Art Killer,” a serial murderer who makes scupltures out of his victims. He's a sensation—and not ready to stop. This sicko's next “Still Life” may just be a struggling young musician. 83m/C VHS . Jason Gedrick, Jessica Steen, Stephen Shellen; D: Graeme Campbell; M: Mychael Danna.

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