Bodies, Rest & Motion with Phoebe Cates: DVD Cover

    Bodies, Rest & Motion Director: Michael Steinberg Cast: Phoebe Cates, Bridget Fonda, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz

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    • DVD Release Date: 06/24/2003
    • Original Release: 1993
    • Rating: Rated R

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    Feature-length audio commentary by director Michael Steinberg, actor and producer Eric Stoltz and writer Roger Hedden ; Behind-the-scenes footage; Featurette; Theatrical trailer and television spot

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. Main Title; Newton's First Law [2:54]
    2. Enfield, Arizona [7:59]
    3. Junk Appliances [5:52]
    4. Highlighting the Route [5:54]
    5. Stealing A TV [9:08]
    6. Nick's Gone [8:12]
    7. Finding Happiness [7:32]
    8. Pillow Talk [4:37]
    9. Body Failures [6:23]
    10. The Morning After [5:39]
    11. Yard Sale [9:59]
    12. Nick's Back [9:03]
    13. "I Hate Talking to You" [5:28]
    14. Still Searching [2:12]
    15. End Credits [3:11]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Michael Steinberg, co-director of The Waterdance, made his solo directorial debut with the Gen-X character study Bodies, Rest & Motion. Written by Roger Hedden, based on his own play, the film's title refers to Newton's First Law of Motion, which states essentially that a body at rest or in motion will remain in that state until acted upon by an external force. The film is set in the desert town of Enfield, AZ. Nick (Tim Roth) is a feckless television salesman who gets fired and impulsively decides that he and his girlfriend, Beth (Bridget Fonda), will move to Butte, MT, which he's read is "the city of the future." "I read that a while ago, so the future should be there by now," he enthuses. He waits until the last moment to tell Carol (Phoebe Cates), his ex and Beth's best friend, about the move. While Nick is working his last day, Sid (Eric Stoltz) comes to the couple's house to paint it for the next tenants. He quickly develops an interest in Beth. He, Beth, and Carol get stoned and hang out. When Sid hears about the move, he tells Beth that he's never left Enfield, and has no interest in traveling. Meanwhile, Nick decides to take off on his own. When Beth gets word of this from Carol, she finds solace in Sid's arms. Sid proclaims his love the next morning, and implores Beth to stay. Meanwhile, Nick visits his childhood home, looking for his parents, has an epiphany, and decides to return to Carol. The film features Alicia Witt (Urban Legend) in her first substantial part. There's also a very brief cameo by Peter Fonda, Bridget's father. Hedden would go on to collaborate with Stoltz again on Sleep With Me and Hedden's directorial debut, Hi-Life. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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