Postcards from the Edge
Published 2024-04-27
Film info
- Title Postcards from the Edge
- Director Mike Nichols
- Year 1990
- Run time 1hr 41m
- Genres Comedy, Drama
- Tagline Having a wonderful time, wish I were here
- Cast Meryl Streep, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman
Hollywood actress Suzanne Vale is on a slippery slope as a recovering addict. On exit from rehab, it is recommended she stay with her mother, who has become a somewhat champion drinker herself. Suzanne therefore struggles to maintain her sobriety and her sanity in the company of Doris.
Live blog
| Time | Comment |
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| 4:19 | Whatever movie they're making, I don't want to watch that one. |
| 9:42 | No pockets. That seems about right. |
| 14:46 | "Bart does you in his drag show." Biggest compliment ever. |
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Thoughts
I think this is probably a really good film. It's got that dry humour that Carrie Fisher is famous for and Meryl Streep was doing a good job of that slightly unhinged but determined main character. I just couldn't cope with it, it felt too close to real life and I sort of don't want to know that about Carrie. I just want to remember her fondly. So probably more a reflection of me than the movie but unfinished.
Rating: Unrated