Probably Unanswerable Questions
The film’s erotic intent, Goose’s death and Charlie’s interest in Maverick
In the discussion (12)
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- Was the homoeroticism intentional? The panel discusses Scott’s quote and the film’s broader salesmanship
- Why make Hot Shots when Top Gun already resembles parody? The panel notes viewers originally took it seriously
- Why was Kilmer not nominated for a supporting Oscar?
- Maverick ending up with Goose’s widow is floated
- Why are the ship interiors so hot and smoky?
- Is Goose among the most upsetting unexpected screen deaths? Hooch, Fredo, Mickey, the Champ, Apollo and Elias are compared
- The predictability of Goose’s death is disputed
- Why play volleyball in jeans?
- What does Charlie do after Maverick leaves dinner?
- Charlie’s desire and the actors’ on-screen chemistry prompt an extended disagreement
- Does Charlie return for Maverick or for more information about MiGs?
- These are speculative readings of fictional characters, not facts about the actors