Review of Diner (1982) by Countess N — 19 Mar 2009

This movie is one hell of a gem.Yeah I have found that most people havent even heard of this movie. Well I'm hear to tell you that you should definitely check this one out. I mean its got some great performances from Kevin Bacon and the standout in this film for me was Mickey Rourke. What the hell happened to his face since making this movie by the way? Anway he steals most of the scenes he's in. The movie doesnt just take place inside of a diner the whole time,just so you know. Its the story about six guys in thier early twenties as they reach thier adult hood they discover themselves. Just about the time that they are entering the world of marriage.The movie has some of the most engaing scenes of dialogue I have ever seen. The scenes are often funny and touching at the same time.Check this one out!

Shrevie: Ok, now ask me what's on the flip side.

Beth: Why?

Shrevie: Just, just ask me what's on the flip side, OK?

Beth: What is on the flip side?

Shrevie: Hey, Hey, Hey, 1958. Specialty Records.

[Beth nods blankly].

Shrevie: See? You don't ask me things like that, do you? No! You never ask me what's on the flip side.

Beth: No! Because I don't give a shit. Shrevie, who cares about what's on the flip side about the record?

Shrevie: I do! Every one of my records means something! The label, the producer, the year it was made. Who was copying whose style... who's expanding on that, don't you understand? When I listen to my records they take me back to certain points in my life, OK? Just don't touch my records, ever! You! The first time I met you? Modell's sister's high school graduation party, right? 1955. And Ain't That A Shame was playing when I walked into the door!