An answering machine

Much of the plot development of the script for 5 Cups relies on the answering machines. I thought I had two answering machines. I can only find one that doesn't look like it was made last week (the aesthetic of the film is circa 1988-93 or so, so the wireless phone/answering machine combo in my kitchen isn't going to cut it). My mother thinks she has one in her house, but she can't remember. If worst comes to worst, I'm going to Goodwill on a quest to find a 15 year old working answering machine.

Film is such a funny business.

maren