I just saw *Reservoir Dogs* and was very impressed by the way it dealt with violence, by the narrative structure, and by the characterization. I was most impressed, however, with the way the film slowly built up a dissertation exploring the role of narrative in our lives and the "real life" consequences of fiction. I think in this case the unsettling nature of the film is well justified thematically and I recommend it to those who have not tried it yet. However, I think I must have missed something: I still don't know what the title means. Can anyone help me? (If you need to use spoilers to explain, please e-mail me privately.) Thanks, Eric Eric Rabkin [log in to unmask] Department of English [log in to unmask] University of Michigan office : 313-764-2553 Ann Arbor MI 48109-1045 dept : 313-764-6330 voice msgs: 313-763-3130