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Listen… We know pants are important to you.
You probably wonder, “how are these movie detectives constantly running around in full length pants??” That’s why this week’s episode is about 1993’s Striking Distance with Bruce Willis and Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s a movie about grown ups, who go to work and solve crimes, in shorts.
Quick question: Is there a distance left to strike? Play along with our drinking games, important questions, and insightful tips on how to have a conversation in the middle of a car chase. This movie is a who’s who of “hard boiled” male actors chewing the scenery. Secure the stern line and get ready for a movie where MOST of the people seem to be enjoying themselves, minus Bruce Willis. Probably because of the shorts? Probably because of the shorts.
(If you’ve read this far, you should know that we determined there was no distance left to strike.)
Joe’s Back of the Box
Get your life vests fastened and hold on as this fast paced whodunit keeps you guessing right up until the end. Bruce Willis is Tommy, a cop relegated to patrolling the waterways around Pittsburg due to testifying against his own cousin. Meanwhile, the city is paralyzed with a serial killer on the loose. The victims pile up and each one is now connected to Tommy. Can he catch the killer before the killer catches him?
The REAL Back of the Box
If you loved Hill Street Blues, you will love this movie. Also, you should probably take your blood pressure medication. This is a movie made in the early 90’s, trying to be a movie made in the early 70’s, and it kinda works but mostly is a paint-by-numbers alcoholic cop movie. Thankfully, Bruce Willis has perfected this character and it is fun to see him in this role.