Jane Anderson (1) (1954–)

A very well made film with an intriguing story. Glenn Close is superb as the long-suffering wife of a writer. Flashbacks to the late 1950s fill in the background, and an angry, moody young adult son provides some tension as the story unfolds.

Don't be put off by the opening bedroom scene, which isn't typical of the rest of the film. My main gripe is the vast amount of 'strong' language, much of it entirely unnecessary. But it's an excellent film, one which kept us engrossed, with some poignancy and a few light-hearted moments too.

Recommended to adults and perhaps older teens.

Longer review here: https://suesdvdreviews.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-wife-glenn-close.html… (mehr)

HBO caused a stir when it aired If These Walls Could Talk, a portrait of three women from three generations (all who occupied the same house at various times) who had unwanted pregnancies. HBO utilizes the same gimmick in the sequel, this time telling the story of women who love women.

The three stories of If These Walls Could Talk 2 are uneven. Far and away the most powerful and moving story is the first, taking place in 1961, starring Vanessa Redgrave as a woman "widowed" when her partner of 50 years suddenly dies. Redgrave is phenomenal, and her piece alone makes this sequel worth watching. The 1972 portion stars Michelle Williams, who finds dealing with the sexual politics of the gay community increasingly more complex when she falls in love with a boyish woman (played by Chloë Sevigny). The most modern piece, taking place in 2000, portrays a contemporary lesbian couple (Sharon Stone and Ellen DeGeneres) determined to have a baby. The light nature of the story detracts from the more serious issues of the earlier segments. Despite the mixed fare, HBO once again proves itself on the cutting edge of moviemaking, with this rather daring film that will both provoke and entertain. --Jenny Brown… (mehr)

Product description: Ray and Irma are a devoted couple living a normal life in rural Illinois, until Roy decides that his life must change and confesses to Irma that he's a woman trapped in a man's body. Now Roy must face their friends, his coworkers and his own children with the whole new way of life he has planned - and they must face him. What happens to a town, a factory and a loving marriage when confronted with such a transformation is all about being who you are, being in love, and simply being normal.… (mehr)