Ally Sheedy,
Radha Mitchell,
Patricia Clarkson,
Tammy Grimes,
Gabriel Mann
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Lisa Cholodenko wrote and directed this lesbian-themed drama, winner of the 1998 Sundance Film Festival's Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. Ambitious photography magazine associate editor Syd (Radha Mit... read more
DVD Release Date: July 27, 2004
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January 22, 2009Cholodenko's debut brims with luscious cinematography.Literally!!The trio is demanding in every frame,projecting the pessimism of life,abnormalities in relationships,a Queer film without the cliches of this genre (I refuse to call it that way).Clarkson is so fuckin' underrated I ... read more
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November 30, 2011all i can say is, poor bf (mann). for an allegedly "high" arty show (I could almost smell the fumes), this was mostly a downer. i can't decide if this is a moral tale against the gradual allure & dangers of heroin, or something else. either way, the pacing was way too slow and th... read more
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January 12, 2011Ahhh I'll always remember this one and where & what I was doing when i saw this... fucking love Gretta!!!!
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July 2, 2010reminds me why i don't hang out with hipsters... but overall, it's a pretty subtle film. worth a watch but nothing really fantastic. the ending is kinda perfect though...
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May 4, 2008A talented woman falls victim to feelings hidden in her. The resulting unbriddled passion proves fatal to the second woman, who was the strongest of the two.
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December 5, 2007Sucky lesbian movie. There isn't a single thing interesting... wonder why Radha accepted this part @_@
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November 12, 2007Excellent performances by Ally Sheedy, Patricia Clarkson & Radha Mitchell in this Sundance award winning drama. Not for everyone, but open your mind & decide for yourself.
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July 15, 2007This is a wonderful movie. I don't know what it is about movies about lesbians but they just draw me in. There love scenes are more intense I think plus, Radha Mitchell is hot, plain and simple. I loved Ally Sheedy in this movie, it was a nice break from seeing her in the rat pac... read more
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June 26, 2007An artsy movie to be appreciated! Definitely heavy and dark. Not your average kind of romance. Ally Sheedy and Radha Mitchell are actually pretty hot together... I had trouble seeing it before watching the film. Now... I can see it over and over again when I shut my eyes...
Critic Reviews
December 5, 2006
Emanuel Levy, Variety
April 7, 2009
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Warmed-over Red Shoe Diaries episode wrapped in a blanket of pretension. Full Review
April 1, 2005
Brandon Judell, PopcornQ
Solid, sexy drama with a dash of wit. Fine performances especially by Clarkson.
August 30, 2004
Beth Jones, Roanoke Times (Virginia)
Who knew Ally Sheedy was so sexy?
August 23, 2004
Brent Simon, Entertainment Today
A solid if diffident, strongly character-focused drama worth the time of those who appreciate shoegazing introspection for the High Art that it is. Full Review
July 30, 2003
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
Needed some naked Radha (don't we all?)
January 1, 2000
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com
Marks the superior feature film debut of Cholodenko, as well as Sheedy's strongest, and best, role to date. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, rec.arts.movies.reviews
As a once-acclaimed photographer who drifted out of the New York art scene into a private world of drugs and dead-end relationships, Sheedy is a genuine revelation; gone are the days when she coasted ... Full Review
January 1, 2000
Chris Grunden, Film Journal International
This affecting film is one of the year's more intriguing art-house entries, and doesn't deserve to be simply relegated to a niche audience. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film feels superficial, with all its glib characters provoking an air of chic fashion. Full Review
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