How Many James Cameron Obsessions Can You Spot in His Weird Kathryn Bigelow Cowgirl Video?

We've given you a day to compose yourself after the truly mind-bending reveal that was James Cameron's sexy cowgirl music video starring his ex-wife (and current Best Director competition) Kathryn Bigelow, filmed for Bill Paxton's short-lived band Martini Ranch. Now, it's time to make the case that this is the ur-text from which all of Cameron's inspiration springs. Don't believe us? Take a look at the plentiful Cameron trademarks and motifs you can find all over "Reach":

Skull in Prologue

See: Terminator 2

Leather-Jacketed Motorcyclist

See: Terminator movies

Slutty Lingerie

See: True Lies

Actor Paul Reiser

See: Aliens

Cringe-worthy Repurposing of Mexican Culture

See: "Hasta la vista, baby," T2

Adorable Furry Pet

See: The Abyss

Anachronisms

See: The not-yet-existent Wissota Lake in Titanic, "You the man, doc" in the futuristic Avatar

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