Tim Robbins plays “Griffin,” a Hollywood executive whose job involves finding worthwhile stories for his studio—a task at which he excels. However, age seems to be catching up with him, and whispers circulate suggesting his departure is imminent. The arrival of "Levy" (Peter Gallagher), formerly with a rival company, only reinforces this impression. Adding to Griffin's troubles is a persistent stalker, someone he pre…

**A truly remarkable work.** I chose to watch this movie without really knowing what to expect, and I appreciate that feeling—that pleasure, hard to describe—when a film manages to surprise you. Of course, it's possible for those surprises to be unpleasant, and the movie could turn out to be awful. But I think I’ve made my point... Robert Altmann isn't someone whose work I was familiar with. As far as I recall,…