Semi-Decent Proposal

A 1981 German war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen about a German U-boat crew during World War II. The director's cut is a notably expanded version of the fil…

“if you're, uh, new to DVD, you might want to rent the director's cut of "Das Boot." It's amazing - I mean, if you don't mind subtitles.”— Claire

A 1988 live-action/animated comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis, featuring the cartoon character Roger Rabbit.

“"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"... Yeah, it's got everything - action, romance, and humor. I mean, who's funnier than Roger Rabbit?”— Daphne

A 1980 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, set at a country club and featuring a memorable animatronic gopher character.

“I brought "Caddyshack"! Who's funnier than that gopher?”— Roz

A 1962 epic war film about the D-Day landings at Normandy during World War II, featuring an all-star cast including John Wayne.

“what about my movie, "The Longest Day"? It's got D-Day and the Duke!”— Martin

Iconic American actor (1907-1979) nicknamed 'the Duke,' known for his roles in westerns and war films.

“It's got D-Day and the Duke!”— Martin

A 1988 film directed by Philip Kaufman, based on Milan Kundera's novel, starring Daniel Day-Lewis. An art-house drama set during the Prague Spring.

“Well, perhaps there's a happy compromise in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being."”— Niles

British-Irish actor (born 1957) known for his intense method acting, star of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, My Left Foot, and other acclaimed films.

“who's funnier than Daniel Day-Lewis?”— Niles

A 1965 musical film directed by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews, about the von Trapp family singers escaping Nazi Austria, featuring the song 'The Lonely Go…

“every time I watch "The Sound of Music"... I cry. And I don't mean a single manly tear. I mean real blubbering, girl-style. The nuns... those kids... that lonely goatherd.”— Martin

Italian film director (1906-1977) considered one of the founders of Italian neorealism, known for films such as Rome, Open City and Stromboli.

“this happens to be a Bavaresco Diam, the greatest Italian red since Roberto Rossellini!”— Frasier

A 1976 horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King's novel, in which the title character has a famously volatile reaction at a party. The stag…

“[Carrie] And you tell me and ruin it?!”— Lana

A classic French baked dish known for its light, airy texture, requiring considerable culinary skill to prepare properly.

“the Kierkergard-reading, soufflé-baking, haiku-writing cellist”— Niles

An Italian restaurant used as the setting for Lana's surprise birthday party in this episode.

“Aren't we going to Bella Lucia?”— Lana

American professional boxer who was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1919 to 1926, famous for his bouts with Gene Tunney.

“we were like Dempsey and Tunney!”— Martin

American professional boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey twice in the 1920s, known for the famous 'Long Count' bout.

“we were like Dempsey and Tunney!”— Martin

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II, one of the largest amphibious military operations in history.

“It's got D-Day and the Duke!”— Martin

A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often evoking nature or seasons.

“the Kierkergard-reading, soufflé-baking, haiku-writing cellist”— Niles

A 1997 memoir by Mitch Albom about his visits with his dying former college professor Morrie Schwartz. The scene title 'Tuesdays with Frasier' parodies this tit…

“TUESDAYS WITH FRASIER”— Frasier

The German language distinguishes between formal address (Sie) and informal address (du), with specific social conventions governing their use.

“Nimm ihn einfach ncht zur Kenntnis. [Just ignore him.]”— Frasier

A popular board game (also known as Cluedo) in which players solve a murder mystery by deducing the suspect, weapon, and room.

“Let's play "Clue" or something.”— Roz

Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, whose major works were written in German.

“it is virtually required that any serious student of Freud should read him in the original German.”— Frasier

Danish philosopher (1813-1855) considered the father of existentialism, known for works exploring faith, anxiety, and the individual's relationship to God.

“you think it's going to be perfect, and then when she turns out not to be the Kierkergard-reading, soufflé-baking, haiku-writing cellist, you're disappointed.”— Niles

A form of expressive dance that uses movement and gesture to convey emotional content, often associated with artistic or highbrow pursuits.

“Do you remember when you petitioned the school to have interpretive dance added to gym class?”— Lana

A genre of variety entertainment popular in the United States and Canada from the early 1880s to the early 1930s, featuring comedy, music, and other acts.

“Oh Dad, please, I know a little something about vaudeville.”— Niles

A French Polynesian island in the South Pacific, known as an exotic tropical destination.

“That's the day Bob and Kathy have chosen to get married - in Tahiti!”— Lana

A premier wine-producing region in Northern California, famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines.

“you should let me fly you down to Napa in my plane. We could spend the day exploring vineyards.”— Neil