The language of the film is fantastic. The way the dialog flows makes me feel like I'm actually in the 1920's. Phrases like, "take your flunky and dangle" -Did people actually speak that way? When watching this film you believe they did. Back when I originally watched this movie, it was my first introduction to Gabriel Byrne, who by my estimation is a fantastic actor. As an aside, I started watching his HBO show In Treatment and it's fantastic to watch, if nothing else for his acting. As for Millers Crossing, I am one of the people that suggested it. I love the feel, the pace and the story of the film. I hope people enjoyed it. As for the film club, I'd suggest that whoever hosts the next actually watches the film. Certainly helps imo. See camarillobrillo's post here about a "war film."