Of Mice and Men (1992 film) land. The film explores themes of discrimination, loneliness, and the American Dream. "Of Mice and Men" took part in the 1992 Cannes Film Festival, where Sinise was nominated for the Palme d'Or award, given to the director of the best-featured film. After the film debuted in the United States on October 2, 1992, it received acclaim from critics. The movie opens with George in a boxcar, experiencing a flashback. During the Great Depression, the quick-witted George Milton (Gary Sinise) looks after his physically strong yet mentally disabled companion Lennie Small (John Malkovich). The two are fleeing from their previous employment
House of the Tragic Poet an additional "cubiculum", an "ala" (a service area for a dining room), and an "oecus" (a small dining area). The northern end of the "tablinum" opens onto a large, open "peristyle", or garden courtyard. To the right of the "peristyle" sits the drawing room, which, in the House of the Tragic Poet, is believed to have been used as the main dining salon. Adjacent to the drawing room is a small kitchen area. Near the left side of the "peristyle", a small back door opens onto an additional street. Finally, into north-western corner of the "peristyle" is built a small