Twice in a Lifetime
First screened in July 2016
Director: Bud Yorkin. Cast: Gene Hackman, Ellen Burstyn, Ann-Margret, Amy Madigan, Brian Dennehy, Darrell Larson, Stephen Lang, Ally Sheedy, Chris Parker, Rachel Street, Micole Mercurio. Screenplay: Colin Welland. Twitter Capsule:
Won't be taught in film schools, but cast is worth studying. A uniquely thoughtful, persuasive take on divorce.
VOR:③
The empathy extended to every character, even amidst their selfishness, loneliness, and anger, sets this apart from most American dramas. Style is conservative, but this deserves admirers.
