The Right Stuff

Philip Kaufman direcected this 1983 saga of the seven original Mercury astronauts. Stars Sam Sheperd, Scott Glenn, Dennis Quaid, Ed Harris. Based on the novel by Tom Wolfe.

Fascinating account of the start of America's space program. These guys were strapped into what amounted to a tin can and were shot into space. We learn about their struggles with the program itself, a manipulative government, the rigors of training, and the space flights themselves...which are exciting and thrill packed. We also get the perspective of the wives who lived with and supported these heroes.

Quirky, exciting, humorous, and long but well worth it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086197/

The Big Easy

Makes me crave Jambalaya.

1987 Jim McBride film stars Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin.

Mob murder brings together a dashing New Orleans cop and an Assistant D.A. who investigates him for corruption.

Good feel for New Orleans and great cast keeps this different kind of crime drama moving and interesting.

If you watch this and don't have a hankering for crawfish or a desire to listen to zydeco, something's wrong.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092654/