I watched Inside Man last night. That was a really effin' good movie. Probably my favorite Spike Lee joint. Even though it's not very Spike Lee-ish in some respects, you can see his fingerprints all over it. Like the Sikh (sp?) demanding his turban back.

One question for those who saw it though: Anybody else think that Denzel's character really did take the missing money from the check-cashing bust, and Ms. White just "took care of it"?

Also? I'm madly in love with that Bollywood number that opens and closes the film. I may have to start watching Bollywood musicals if the music is that catchy.

Stand by Me = Rob Reiner and River Phoenix

Stand and Deliver = Olmos and Math

The Professional.

Ha! A very special education.

I don't remember "Stand by Me" or "Stand and Deliver" dealing with the Arts - what am I forgetting?

Sean, I am so looking forward to Flyboys. The trailer was just wonderful. I must be a bit of a boy, but anything with planes in it, I can not resist.

It looks like it will be really exciting. I've always wanted to see more good WWI movies.

One question for those who saw it though: Anybody else think that

No and yes. I think that Denzel's character didn't take the money, but it was never actually found and Ms. White just fixed things for him as part of their deal.

Probably my favorite Spike Lee joint. Even though it's not very Spike Lee-ish in some respects, you can see his fingerprints all over it. Like the Sikh (sp?) demanding his turban back.

Ditto. It was less emotional than other SLJoints but just as pointed in its social commentary. I loved it.

And re: Denzel I got the impression that he DID take the money, but I'm not sure why that sticks out so strongly in my mind.

Must rewatch. Are there good extras on the dvd? Off to Amazon...

I thought he just took the diamond.

It's different from most Spike Lee joints--he didn't write it.

I have to admit to a weakness for Bollywood music. I've been forcing my co-workers to listen to Punjabi pop for a couple weeks now.