Have you seen the episode of Quantum Leap where Sam leaps into a rancher? It's a pretty crucial part of our cultural history, what with Sam inspiring Buddy Holly and all. But it's also what I kept thinking of while watching this movie for the first time tonight. There's a scene where the sweet science of calf roping is explained that has stuck with me for whatever reason. It's said that the most important thing is that you pick a calf and follow it; it's apparently a novice mistake to let yourself get distracted and keep going after whichever one happens to be the closest. I can't help but think that Sam Raimi could have learned a little something if he'd also leapt into a rancher before making this film.
