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Episode Synopsis
Episode 7 - CocktailTom Cruise becomes the flashiest bartender in Manhattan — at least by TGI Fridays standards — flipping bottles, chasing dreams, and taking his act all the way to Jamaica and back. In the film that made “Kokomo” a hit and accomplished little else, Cruise and his mentor trade shots over what it means to be successful, and over the women who get caught in the mix.We talk flugelbinder lore (and yes, it runs deep), the ambling plot, and whether this movie works better as a comedy, a drama, or an extended Sandals commercial. For those short on time, John pinpoints the exact moment everything goes up in flames — right around 52:28. Enjoy our discussion of the movie that Tom Cruise touted as “not a crowning jewel” in his career.Next port of call: Rain Man.
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