January 31, 2010
Attention, Please! Your Book Is Calling
My favorite scene in Barry Levinson's movie What Just Happened takes place during an elevator ride as a couple leaves therapy designed to help them "feel better" about their impending divorce. When his cellphone interrupts a post-therapy squabble, Robert De Niro's character—a perpetually multitasking Hollywood producer—tenses his perfectly stubbled jaw and pauses. A battle rages within him for a few seconds. But when the elevator opens, he emerges victorious, having
This content is only for subscribers. You can gain access by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
The Chronicle Review
-
Government
-
Advice
