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Cultural References in Archer S14E02...

https://youtu.be/kermOBHeGUA?si=6nhd2z7R8wkMzGYn&t=240

Lillian Leitzel, circus performer, famous for doing one-armed planges (watch the video linked above to see her circa 1925 spinning like a propeller while hanging from one arm, momentarily dislocating her shoulder -- she'd get the audience to count off each rotation). She was generous and demanding/abusive, holding birthday parties for co-workers in her private dressing area, but slapping people who didn't adjust her rigging to her liking, and sometimes firing and re-hiring her personal maid several times a day (remind you of anyone -- Tom Cruise?)

condensed from an Internet search....
"Saul of Tarsus," refers to a biblical figure who temporarily blinded a false prophet, Elymas, referred to as a magician, who stood against the Apostles. Saul may have been the Apostle, Paul. His name may have been both Saul and Paul, or it may have changed when his own blindness was cured on the road to Damascus, as his spiritual awakening happened (when he saw the light, and saw Jesus for what he was). He may have never seen or heard Jesus in person. Saul may've been a different person from Paul.

Suzanne Farrell and Balanchine
from nyu.edu RE: age difference: "Farrell was one of the most influential muses to Balanchine, the co-founder of City Ballet whose neoclassical style changed the course of ballet in the 20th century. Balanchine created 23 ballets with Ms. Farrell and proposed marriage to her in 1968, despite an age difference of about 40 years."

Balanchine Style from bostonballet.org: Balanchine's choreography is characterized by its neoclassical style, which incorporates elements of traditional ballet technique while embracing modern and abstract movements. The dancers' movements often emphasize strong lines, angular shapes, and dynamic contrasts.

Balanchine Method from balletsummerestonia.com: "...focuses on very quick movements coupled with a more open use of the upper body."