What's Yr Take on Cassavetes?

If you have ANY interest in/appreciation of fine acting or great cinema, you NEED to see –

“A Woman Under The Influence”

I don’t care what certain members of Le Tigre say. Mr. Cassavetes is in no way a misogynist. This is a story about people doing the best they can to handle a situation they don’t really understand. Of course characters are going to do and say horrible things. That’s life and that’s what John was trying to capture.

Gena Rowlands’ performance is one for the ages. Every line, every gesture, every panicked look comes from a real and honest place. She really should have won that Oscar® (though Ellen Burstyn was pretty damn good in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” as well). John crafted her the perfect role and she played it to the hilt.

Definitely not a Saturday night date movie, but essential viewing none the less.