[Cboldt]

Gone to the movies likey because "Hunt for Red October," and "Godfather III" don;t have any other type association.

You have a good point, could be alternative or dual meanings - historical references. And I suggested they may be code names for missions.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Interesting free association just happened:

The phrase “gone to the movies” recalls for me a line from the Steelye Dan song (Katy Lied album) ‘Everyone’s Gone to the Movie’s.
It’s a song about a pederaster showing porno to the neighborhood kids.
Odd how strings intertwine.