A crime boss’s sudden health crisis sends mobster Chilli Palmer (John Travolta) on an unexpected mission. His new contact, “Bones,” tasks him with collecting gambling debts from Harry (Gene Hackman) in Hollywood. This producer specializes in low-budget horror films that would likely embarrass even Roger Corman, but he's more cunning than he initially appears and quickly attempts to transition Chilli into a film produ…

I’m a big fan of Elmore Leonard, and I generally believe that films adapted from his stories are going to feel inventive and worthwhile. This one doesn't fit that pattern. The filmmakers took a familiar Leonard storyline and made it overly polished for mainstream audiences. They seemed to be striving for a *Pulp Fiction* vibe, but without the dark humor—instead opting for broader, more physical comedy. You …

It’s rare to find a film without flaws, yet Get Shorty is near the top of my list of movies that get remarkably close to perfection. In fact, I think the movie surpasses Elmore Leonard’s original novel. It’s one I've revisited multiple times—the kind you might suggest to someone who hasn’t experienced it yet. And whenever I’m browsing through streaming options, I often pause on it, regardless of where I tune in. T…