May 29, 2003
Loren King, Chicago Tribune
Helen Lesnick,
Erica Shaffer,
Arlene Golonka,
Michele Greene,
Barbara Stuart
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Can a cynical lesbian from the Big Apple find happiness with an upbeat blonde from the West Coast? That's the question in this independent bicoastal comedy. Rachel (Helen Lesnick, who also wrote and d... read more
DVD Release Date: August 19, 2003
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May 18, 2003
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
Suffers from inexperienced filmmaking and a self-absorbed lead character who fails to elicit any truly tangible degree of audience sympathy.
May 8, 2003
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
A serious romantic comedy of such strength and substance and so entertaining that it doesn't matter that its minuscule budget shows around the edges. Full Review
June 20, 2003
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
Lesnick's sharp eye for humor manages to keep things from getting too preachy. Full Review
May 8, 2003
Ella Taylor, L.A. Weekly
The pacing never accelerates beyond sluggish, and Lesnick's script is an awkward pile of gag lines. Full Review
February 27, 2003
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
We get on board because of [Lesnick's] crazy, singular personality, and we're expected to stay in our seats when she grows conventional and boring. Full Review
October 4, 2002
Jon Popick, Planet Sick-Boy
Affair is chock-full of moments where Lesnick breaks the fourth wall and pretty much does a standup routine right into the camera. It's funny once in a while, but gets extremely grating. Full Review
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