"Chili taught us that story is everything," Dr. Haynes concludes, locking the glass case containing a vintage 9mm pistol (unloaded, museum policy). "He taught us that whether you're collecting a vig or greenlighting a script, the most important thing is to never let them see you sweat. And always, always look like you know something they don't."

For an archive, it’s frustratingly inconsistent. The "Soundtrack" section lists every needle drop in both films—except the four seconds of The O’Jays used in the Be Cool trailer. The "Locations" map pins the Miami hotel from Get Shorty but omits the Burbank office where the final scene was shot. A hardcore researcher will hit brick walls.