One of the most mind-bending gags in comedy history, the Swedish bookstore scene from Top Secret! remains a masterclass in cinematic absurdity. Filmed entirely forwards but acted as if it were being played backwards, then reversed in post to appear “normal,” the sequence is both a technical feat and a surreal delight. Now, fans can finally see the scene both ways—just as the filmmakers intended.
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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.
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