Saturday, August 18, 2007

an unmarried woman, 1978

Director: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Jill Clayburgh
Tagline: She laughs, she cries, she feels angry, she feels lonely, she feels guilty, she makes breakfast, she makes love, she makes do, she is strong, she is weak, she is brave, she is scared, she is... an unmarried woman.

Basic plot: Erica (Jill Clayburgh) believes she is happily married until her husband leaves her.

According to Netflix this film was considered groundbreaking at the time of its release and i can see why. Jill Clayburgh is amazing - as an audience, i wanted her to be defined so that i would feel more comfortable watching it, but the role and emotions she goes thru is anything but defined. and that's what makes it seem so real.

I like her group of friends - and the talks they have. it reminds me of a few gab sessions i've had myself when things get too painfully real, but you go on and expose yourself anyway.

Favorite Moment: Erica looking in the mirror and reciting: "Balls," said the queen. "If I had 'em, I'd be king."

Recommended.

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