3159 - Word test

A while back I posted a science test that I did well on. I said I may or may not post a test that I did bad on. Well here's a test from AARP to keep old people's brains working. I got zero. I'm not good at crossword puzzles, unscramble the word, or figure out the missing letters. Although I can do fairly well on Wheel of Fortune. But not this. I would need to buy more vowels.

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Hints...
Classic 1974 film noir set in LA
Man with a list played by Liam Neeson
Equipment with automated parts
Butternut squash alternatives
Kissing slang
Spine covered ocean dweller - two words

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