Sticky wicket Sticky wicket A sticky wicket (or sticky dog, or glue pot) is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch. The phrase comes from the game of cricket. "Wicket" has several meanings in cricket: in this case it refers to the rectangular area, also known as the pitch, in the centre of the cricket field between the stumps. The wicket is usually covered in a much shorter grass than the rest of the field or entirely bare, making it susceptible
A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn Noriko, a young widow, lives with her senile father-in-law, Shukichi. In order to convince Shukichi that his favorite cow is not dead, Noriko rises before dawn, poses as the cow and allows Shukichi to milk her instead. Conflict arises when Shukichi's daughter tries to put an end to this relationship. Director Daisuke Gotō cites Yasujirō Ozu's "Late Spring" (1949) and Bernardo Bertolucci's "1900" (1976) as influences on "A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn". The film was screened at the 2004 New School of Pink-Movies, a showcase for the younger generation of "pink film" makers.