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Despite the film’s eerie setting filled with slanting shadows, splattered blood and furtive movements darting just out of frame, Indy provides a visual oasis – thanks to a warm golden coat accented with white markings.

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He admitted giving a county official dozens of cash payoffs during furtive meetings in cars, restaurants and men’s rooms while reaping lucrative real-estate leases in return.

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In between darting to furtive meetings about the fledgling movement, King managed to win the women's doubles at Queen's that week.

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Only the occasional woman or old man appears on the streets, making furtive bread runs before quickly heading home; young men are nowhere to be found.

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Theirs is not a wholly furtive relationship, but it is not altogether an open one either.

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