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What Happens Later

John Stark

Meg Ryan is back. She’s writing, directing, and starring now. Blazing her own path. Perhaps, maybe, she shouldn’t. I love Meg Ryan, and I’ve long thought her exile from Hollywood was unfair. The idea that she reached a certain age, or didn’t look the way she once did while trying to live up to unreasonable standards of beauty, took nothing away from her acting. she never lost her charm. Sure, in the early 2000’s, she seemed more interested in chasing dramatic role than romantic comedies, but let the woman pivot back. For a machine that keeps finding ways for Liam … Continue reading What Happens Later

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When Harry Met Sally

John Stark

For Valentine’s Day this year, Apple ran a sale on a lot of digital purchases for all kinds of wants and desires. One look at this broad range of titles, and I knew immediately which film I had to tackle. So, I simply told Apple “I’ll have what she’s having.” What a simple line. it has probably been used just as regular dialogue in so many projects over the years, and even a few that intentionally nod to Rob Reiner’s classic romantic comedy. But, when you say it, it evokes an immediate connection to one film, and one scene. Even … Continue reading When Harry Met Sally

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Top Gun

John Stark

Starring: Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Tim Robbins, Tom Skerrit, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Rick Rossovich, and Meg Ryan. Directed By: Tony Scott Where i Watched It: Paramount Plus (though I see it’s also now on Netflix) English Audio Description Available?: Yes Description Provided By: Pixel Logic Narrated By: Brad Perry Audio Description Note: I watched this a few weeks back, and now Netflix is pushing this on me. It may have swapped streaming services. The Plot: Top Gun is actually a school where they take the most elite pilots and train them to be the best. … Continue reading Top Gun