I found this one only because it was on the resume of the Great Miss Madeline Kahn... one of the last things she did. So sad, she went WAY before her time. Julie Kavner, aka Marge Simpson, or for those over 40... Brenda, Rhoda's sister, is in here too. M. Kahn is Alice Gold, married to Art, the school principal (Bob Dishy) who is thinking about dallying with one of his teachers. Lots of fun names in this one. Anna Meara. Edie Falco, who has done TONS of stuff over the past ten years. Unfortunately, the sound sucks, at least on the DVD. Had it cranked ALL the way up. Then it's too loud. then too quiet. Annoying. It's in black and white, and has the feel of a very old film from the 1950s or 1960s. Aaron Harnick is the son David, who can't seem to get motivated. A little slow, very dry humor. We follow them around for a couple days as an eclipse happens and makes everything a little extra strange. A sweet little movie. I liked it. A fun film, if you have the patience. Written and directed by Eric Mendelsohn. Wonder if it's based on his life experiences.
Review of Judy Berlin
