Scotch and Milk

It would be easy to call this film self-indulgent, pretentious and egocentric but it saves itself from such allegations with some really engaging and witty dialogue - very dry and dark. It is beautifully shot but lacks some pace to what I reluctantly call the story, which is in fact rambling existential angst. I think it is self-conscious enough to know that the under-world of jazz , chain-smoking and greasy hair is instantly cliche ridden and manages, though not all the time, to be inventive enough to avoid inducing embarrassing grimaces or worse, laughs in the wrong places. The lead character you may recognise as Chandler's sinister flatmate in Friends some time ago. I sense him wanting to go down the same path as Vincent Gallo - dying to be an auteur!

Great movie. Dark, endearing, just overall cool. I saw it at a film festival in Flagstaff, Arizona, where I attend college. I don't remember much details but Jim's girlfriend was beautiful and the acting was all-around great. I just wish I could get a video copy somehow!

Those who don't know what they are saying shouldn't open their mouths... Phil Maturano a world recognized and respected JAZZ drummer happened to have graced this film with his presence..

Not to mention this is one of Goldberg's first "lower" budget independent films which aided in putting him on the path to becoming a working actor and the opportunity to direct more films.. Come now lets not be so angry and cynical. This film came out around the time of swingers not because of it. I assure you that there are plenty of other films out there about trying to get laid and male "studliness" so lets not compare. This film is shot beautifully. Makes LA look like a hip swinging town( which it's pretty much not). Like most blood, sweat, tears and a LOT of sacrifice evidently went into making this film project. Every piece of art deserves a kind gesture. Watch it for yourself.

this movie gets ripped in reviews, but i have to say it's one of the most brillant movies i have ever seen. it's said to be a watery version of swingers, but in my mind there's not much similarity. every time i watch it it impresses me with such emotion, growth and sadness that i and many of my friends can relate to.

it's a love story first and about a guy who searches and finds himself. brilliant dialogue. interesting characters. beautiful cinematography. shot in black and white. makes LA look like a magnificent, multi dimensional city. it's got great jazz.

If you can get this movie WATCH it, but be prepared to put in some time. it's longer than the average hollywood movie.

I did not like this film. It was beautifully shot, in black and white, sort of film noir look, but, it never got close to being anything more than a palette for these mid level actors to pretend to be their heroes. These guys are all friends, and, they thought they could make the next Swingers, but, I think in order to achieve that you need to spend a little more time developing the characters. I think this script was written on the toilet in one sitting. That's where it should've stayed.