the Mind’s Chew Toy

Plot: When an old record producer friend (Woods) is killed in front of him, ex-shylock Chili Palmer (Travolta) jumps at the chance to help his friend’s wife Edie (Thurman) and become a record producer for new singer/songwriter Linda Moon (Milian). But it’s not going to be easy: his old friend’s record label is under attack from the Russian mob and a group of rapping thugs. Plus, Linda’s already got a contract with Nick Carr (Keitel). To Chili, it couldn’t be more fun. Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard.

Plot: Chili Palmer (Travolta) is a mobster from Miami. En route to finding a man who owes the mob some money, he meets up with Harry Zimm, a low budget movie producer in LA. Being a huge fan of the movies, Chili wants in on Harry’s next picture. With “B” actress Karen Flores’ (Russo) help, Chili wants to get Martin Weir (Devito) for the picture. However, local muscle Bo (Lindo), and Chili’s new boss, Ray Bones (Farina), want Chili. Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard.