'You accuse me of plotting,' Chili said, 'now you're doing it.' 'Is that right? I thought I was putting a case together, trying to solve a homicide' Mobster turned Hollywood producer, Chili Palmer has got another idea for a movie. This time he's checking out L.A.'s other big business, the music industry: a world full of wannabe stars, run by crooks and hustlers — it's got plenty of potential. Chili's found his characters, trouble is, now he needs the plot. In an industry where every two-bit punk will do anything to be a big shot, the story should take care of itself — with a little help from Chili that is.