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USA 1971
This light-heated (for Cassavetes) love story is pleasantly conveyed by two
wonderful performances by Gena Rowlands and Seymour Cassell. Rowlands was never
more beautiful as a repressed, damaged mid-30's woman who meets her match in
Seymour. Cassell is a powderkeg of energy and romantic notions (on his terms).
There is a great supporting performance by Val Avery as Zelmo Swift and an
unusual (as always) Timothy Carey that's worth the price of admission. Made
between Husbands and
A Woman Under the Influence this is Cass'
most accessible film that should touch the heart of anyone (especially the
Cassavetes haters) who claim his films are too long and ponderously heavy at
times. Made my Top Ten that year and not seen by enough people.
Excerpt of shepardjessica's comments on IMdb located HERE
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Theatrical Release: December 22nd, 1971 - USA
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DVD Review: Anchor Bay - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | Anchor Bay - Region 1- NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:55:12 | |
| Video | 1.82:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.76 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 ) - Commentary in same | |
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Edition Details: • Commentary
by Gena Rowlands and Seymour Cassel |
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This isn't a bad DVD at all.
Anamorphic with commentary - certainly no contrast boosting or digital
manipulations that I can see. I can even spot some film grain. Colors
and sharpness are passable. There are no subtitles and a trailer and
text bios are also included as extras. For Cassavetes fans - this is a
must own DVD. The film is essential and unique Cassavetes - genuine,
warm, human comedy sprinkled with the essence or verite. No brainier to
buy while you still can. It's this type of DVD that disappears and
eventually gets ridiculous prices used.
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Recommended Reading on Cassavetes (CLICK COVERS or TITLES for more information)
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Cassavetes on Cassavetes by John Cassavetes |
Where Does It Happen: John Cassavetes and
Cinema at the Breaking Point by George Kouvaros |
The Films of John Cassavetes : Pragmatism,
Modernism, and the Movies (Cambridge Film Classics)
by Raymond Carney |
John Cassavetes: The Adventure of
Insecurity (Studies in Contemporary Film) by Ray Carney, Sam Shaw |
Shadows by Raymond Carney |
John Cassavetes: Lifeworks by Tom Charity |
Accidental Genius : How John Cassavetes Invented the
Independent Film by Marshall Fine |
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