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To: The Phoenix who wrote (1187)	8/7/1999 12:07:00 PM
From: freelyhovering	Respond to of 1340

Last week wife and I saw the old Thomas Crown Affair in prep for seeing the new one. Old TC seemed very dated and McQueen not quite able to make the transition from motorcycles to playing a multimillionaire with grace and ease. The new TC is quite satisfying and Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo have good chemistry. Also Denis Leary is very good as the cynical detective. A fun movie to see and to play with in ones fantasies. (BTW, Stings rendition of Windmills of your Mind at the end of the movie during the credits is wonderful). Myron

To: The Phoenix who wrote (1187)	8/7/1999 3:33:00 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	Respond to of 1340

OG, I don't remember Batman being a comedy...... And I certainly don't need my movies rooted in reality. JXM

To: The Phoenix who wrote (1187)	8/8/1999 9:29:00 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1340

Actually, in a funny way Mystery Men was rooted in reality. The principal super- hero has a side career endorsing products, and is worried that with his success in crime fighting the lucrative contracts will disappear. He decides to help obtain release of a former arch- nemesis to enliven his image...The Mystery Men are a bunch of losers who might, just might, have it within them to save the day when the "good guy" is kidnapped, if they can only get their acts together, stop daydreaming, and really commit to their goals...The guy who actually saves the day, making it possible for them to win, is a genius who makes non- lethal weapons. Without the fancy firepower, they would be doomed...The arch- nemesis is going to take over the city with a machine that makes nightmares appear real, and fries your brain, a clear metaphor for drugs...Anyway, it was very enjoyable and touching, and especially good for the family. Two thumbs up!