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I
find it somewhat confining trying to see films
in theaters today. There are 10 choices, now pick
one. I have a hard enough time finding something
to watch on cable with access to over 200 channels.
Therefore, VHS was a gift from the Gods. Now of
course I have migrated to DVD although my mood
related choices have not become any easier.
Too
Mushy
Too
Dramatic
Too
Steven Seagalish...I can never really match my
shade of red.
But
I have a security blanket, in the form of about
30 movies I can watch forever. These are not blockbusters
or listed classics. There are great films that
have slipped through the cracks. It has taken
years to develop this list. But because I care,
I will share it with you. One movie at a time.
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December
2, 2002
 Inside
Moves
(1980)
Directed by Richard Donner - Cast John Savage,
David Morse, Diana Scarwid
Slipping
through the box office cracks, I can only
blame its lack of big screen sizzle on society
yet understanding the direction to take
the new decade. John Savage (Deer Hunter)
plays a self-afflicted cripple to befriends
the regulars at a handicap bar. David Morse
(St. Elsewhere, The Rock) becomes his bestfriend
one operation away from an NBA career, torn
between his future and what he must leave
behind. Diana Scarwid (Mommy Dearest) is
the tennis ball love interest. Three dimensional
characters with real problems. I hate to
admit it, but a feel good ending as well.
I have seen this movie more than a dozen
times and it still is a pleasure to watch
(insert lump in throat here). John Savage
never adapted well to latter 80's movie
roles. His laid back persona did not keep
up with the uptight, money driven roles
being handed out through the Yuppie decade.
But the time it right for movie goers to
see him again. Inside Moves 2? You never
know. Richard Donner will take any opportunity
to direct as well as take a supporting role
in his films. Even with the pain of his
performance, I would go see it.
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