Posted by Sagan at ptohideb.uspto.gov on November 10, 1999 at 10:17:55:
I saw the movie at the Red Bank screening and loved it, but there were a couple minor points I was wondering about. I've since read the script that's floating around the internet, and it answered most of them, but there's one thing I'm still curious about - when Rufus and Bartleby meet for the first time in the film, they recognize each other. It makes sense for Rufus to recognize Bartleby, since he's been up in heaven and watches everything. But how does Bartleby recognize the apostle if he's been stuck in Wisonsin this whole time? Is there a story behind this, or was this just lazy, lazy writing? (sorry - bad joke)