Double features are Jagged Edge, Total Recall, Fatal Attraction and Body of Evidence; the last is criticized as a bad film but noted for the proposed masturbation scene.
Ebert’s two-star review criticizes an unsatisfying ending despite praising the cast and music; the panel splits between loving Eddie’s survival and questioning what it changes. — Bill Simmons
Opening credits, On the Dark Side and Maggie’s newsroom pitch are scene candidates; her hook establishes the mystery and suggests a viewpoint the movie later shifts away from.
Frank meeting the band, Maggie visiting his classroom and the lounge-to-rooftop sequence are scene candidates; Eddie hears the value of Frank’s song before the rest of the group. — Bill Simmons
The rooftop’s instantly completed song is loved despite its implausibility, compared with Get Back’s slower creative process; Paré’s joy and Berenger’s physical performance sell the moment. — Bill Simmons
The lounge-to-Wild Summer Nights-to-Tender Years run is praised; Tender Years is a favorite non-Dark Side song and an enthusiastic audience extra is noticed.
Sal’s pizza-eating emotional scene and stage nostalgia receive praise; a Peter North effort award is proposed for Matthew Laurance’s commitment to a small part.
Wendell’s death into Tender Years and the disastrous Season in Hell session are scene candidates; the furious record executive and Eddie’s greatness-or-nothing stance are highlighted. — Bill Simmons
Writing On the Dark Side is the agreed most-rewatchable-scene choice. — Bill Simmons
The Palace of Depression flashback is another favorite because Eddie’s unraveling and other bandmates’ memories complicate Frank’s nostalgia. — Van Lathan
Paré is proposed for both the bigger-star and career-defining-performance awards; his commanding, potentially dangerous stage presence is praised while ordinary line delivery is considered more limited. — Chris Ryan
Paré is proposed for both the bigger-star and career-defining-performance awards; his commanding, potentially dangerous stage presence is praised while ordinary line delivery is considered more limited. — Chris Ryan
Enjoyment choices include a band creating a song and the quiet-to-loud transition into On the Dark Side with guitar and handclaps. — Van Lathan
Sleep Walk as period atmosphere and Frank’s brazen pursuit of Eddie’s girlfriend are enjoyment choices, with objections to the betrayal and a counterargument about her independence. — Van Lathan
Wendell’s expressive presence without dialogue is an aged-best choice and prompts a proposed no-lines performance award; his implied history and musical mentorship are admired.
Aged-best choices include smoking, the Jersey Shore, Eddie encouraging Frank’s writing and Berenger’s wholehearted commitment, including his reaction to Doc’s tape plan.
The missing-star conspiracy remains appealing, compared with Elvis, D. B. Cooper, Tupac and Andy Kaufman; the Tupac theory is recalled nostalgically rather than endorsed as fact. — Bill Simmons
Food-and-drink choices include Sal’s greasy pepperoni pizza, seven-and-sevens, PBR and Schlitz; the pizza is admired although he apparently never bites it. — Bill Simmons
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