It's the actress that lowers the quality of this scene. You have to be a master of improv' to be in a Cassavettes movie, and this woman ain't. Then again, we can't all be Gena Rowlands.
Seriously. this was Lynn Carlin's first ever acting role ! She was also nominated for an Oscar as best supporting actress for the performance ! She might not be a Gena Rowlands, but she was a very talented actor and her scenes with Seymour Cassel in particular were outstanding in this film !
@qwisp Lynn Carlin was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for this performance. She is excellent in the final 30 minutes. I suggest you watch the entire film. It is streaming on Netflix. And, "Cassavetes" only contains the letter "t" once.
@qwisp :: Lynn Carlin is the actress, and this was her first acting role. this scene may not illustrate how strong her performance was for a first timer, but every scene between her and Seymour Cassel is gold, regardless of acting skill or experience. her overdose is mastercraft acting.
Johnny Fontane never gets that movie! That part is perfect for him, it'll make him a big star, and I'm gonna run him out of the business, and let me tell you why. ....
She threw it all away just to make me look ridiculous! And a man in my position can't afford to be made to look ridiculous!
I agree cerzule. The later scenes of her overdose and subsequent "coming to" are positively riveting, leaving the viewer emotionally and physically spent. Kudos to her and Seymour Cassel for their amazing work .
Love this film. The actress here, Lynn Carlin, is an absolute genius with this scene...totally believable....and earned an Oscar nomination for her work in this film. This is an early scene in a very unconventional film, definitely not for all tastes. Many later scenes tend to go on long after they've made their point ...but that's part of overall theme. Excellent performances. The film's working title could have easily been "The Tragically Un-hip". Thanks for posting!
Oh yes, I love Lynn Carlin in this movie! Her performance is astounding, especially considering that she had no prior acting experience. This film is one of Cassavetes' best (I personally think it's one of the greatest American films ever made), and, as bleak and painful as the movie is overall, this little clip is truly hilarious.
That old man...is that the same actor who played Jack Woltz (the arrogant movie producer who finds his horse's bloody head in his bed) from "The Godfather"?
this is like telling the beginning of a joke and stopping before the punch line. if i remember correctly, this scene ends with the husband asking for a divorce.... illustrating the tension between this couple ( the laughter is manic ).
it's really quite pointless to watch this clip if you've never seen the film. if that be the case, do yourself a huge favor and just go rent this movie.. cassavetes is the father of independent film making and this is a fucking masterpiece
lol well they think it's funny... Though I do suppose they have pretty good rapport with each other-- however, in this scene I felt rather alienated, as though I were being left out on the joke. This is uncommon for me when I'm watching Cassavetes' films, as I am usually quite emotionally engaged in what's happening. As "savagedudeguy" mentioned, it's (usually) penetrating but the cause is intangible. I do agree with you, though, that it is not in fact a comedy.
but that alienation is perhaps what Cassavetes intended? i mean this is about a suburban couple who become estranged from eachother. I relate because i grew up in this sort of lifestyle where people end up discussing the most mundane topics...i saw this movie a long time ago. which is your favorite one?
So amazing. It's easy to say "oh, hey realistic" but there's something that is just so emotionally penetrating. Blah, it's definitely intangible. One of the best ever, no question.
the first time in a American film cunnilingus is mentioned
MRGERG86 1 year ago
It's the actress that lowers the quality of this scene. You have to be a master of improv' to be in a Cassavettes movie, and this woman ain't. Then again, we can't all be Gena Rowlands.
qwisp 1 year ago
@qwisp hmm, this is an interesting comment. what exactly bothers you in her performance?
andreiiii 1 year ago
"Master of improv??" Lynn is fabulous and true in this film. (what's with this guy?)
conewells 9 months ago
@qwisp
Seriously. this was Lynn Carlin's first ever acting role ! She was also nominated for an Oscar as best supporting actress for the performance ! She might not be a Gena Rowlands, but she was a very talented actor and her scenes with Seymour Cassel in particular were outstanding in this film !
tonto4848 1 year ago 2
@qwisp Lynn Carlin was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for this performance. She is excellent in the final 30 minutes. I suggest you watch the entire film. It is streaming on Netflix. And, "Cassavetes" only contains the letter "t" once.
yourjesus 1 year ago
@qwisp :: Lynn Carlin is the actress, and this was her first acting role. this scene may not illustrate how strong her performance was for a first timer, but every scene between her and Seymour Cassel is gold, regardless of acting skill or experience. her overdose is mastercraft acting.
chief3000 3 months ago
@chief3000 Either Way She's Better Than Natalie Portman
soneoo 2 months ago
Pretty bad acting in this scene.
outrofabio 1 year ago
Was he making this film at the same time he shooting Rosemary's Baby? 1968
BipolarPics 1 year ago
@BipolarPics it took like 3 years to complete the film, maybe he was editing it while doing rosemarys baby.
andres3520 1 year ago
It would be nice if you included the names of these wonderful actors in your info on the clip...I think they deserve at least that.
tyjeffries 1 year ago
Johnny Fontane never gets that movie! That part is perfect for him, it'll make him a big star, and I'm gonna run him out of the business, and let me tell you why. ....
She threw it all away just to make me look ridiculous! And a man in my position can't afford to be made to look ridiculous!
From THE GODFATHER
JohnnyTRex99 1 year ago
Brilliant.
MichaelSirois 1 year ago 2
I agree cerzule. The later scenes of her overdose and subsequent "coming to" are positively riveting, leaving the viewer emotionally and physically spent. Kudos to her and Seymour Cassel for their amazing work .
dpohunter 2 years ago
Love this film. The actress here, Lynn Carlin, is an absolute genius with this scene...totally believable....and earned an Oscar nomination for her work in this film. This is an early scene in a very unconventional film, definitely not for all tastes. Many later scenes tend to go on long after they've made their point ...but that's part of overall theme. Excellent performances. The film's working title could have easily been "The Tragically Un-hip". Thanks for posting!
dpohunter 2 years ago 2
Oh yes, I love Lynn Carlin in this movie! Her performance is astounding, especially considering that she had no prior acting experience. This film is one of Cassavetes' best (I personally think it's one of the greatest American films ever made), and, as bleak and painful as the movie is overall, this little clip is truly hilarious.
cerzule 2 years ago
That old man...is that the same actor who played Jack Woltz (the arrogant movie producer who finds his horse's bloody head in his bed) from "The Godfather"?
CesMan83 2 years ago 2
yep.
NotFilmSchool 2 years ago
this is like telling the beginning of a joke and stopping before the punch line. if i remember correctly, this scene ends with the husband asking for a divorce.... illustrating the tension between this couple ( the laughter is manic ).
orchestron 3 years ago 5
i saw this movie with my sis. we cuddled all night and my parents loved the movie too
tuerescaliente 3 years ago
it's really quite pointless to watch this clip if you've never seen the film. if that be the case, do yourself a huge favor and just go rent this movie.. cassavetes is the father of independent film making and this is a fucking masterpiece
eriksmith33 3 years ago 14
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@eriksmith33 so what you're saying is i should def see this film, right?
pixID4 1 year ago
ya he is having an affair.
nyshoefly 3 years ago
This wasn't that funny :(
humpletoo 4 years ago
its not a comedy playa
nyshoefly 3 years ago
lol whut
humplefree 3 years ago
its not suppose to be funny hot dawg...perhaps funny in an odd way???
nyshoefly 3 years ago
lol well they think it's funny... Though I do suppose they have pretty good rapport with each other-- however, in this scene I felt rather alienated, as though I were being left out on the joke. This is uncommon for me when I'm watching Cassavetes' films, as I am usually quite emotionally engaged in what's happening. As "savagedudeguy" mentioned, it's (usually) penetrating but the cause is intangible. I do agree with you, though, that it is not in fact a comedy.
humplefree 3 years ago
but that alienation is perhaps what Cassavetes intended? i mean this is about a suburban couple who become estranged from eachother. I relate because i grew up in this sort of lifestyle where people end up discussing the most mundane topics...i saw this movie a long time ago. which is your favorite one?
nyshoefly 3 years ago 2
Actually I think one sees Cassavetes comic genius after being terribly alienated the first time(s).
DonFarshido 3 years ago 2
So amazing. It's easy to say "oh, hey realistic" but there's something that is just so emotionally penetrating. Blah, it's definitely intangible. One of the best ever, no question.
savagedudeguy 4 years ago 4
This scene is hilarious. Their laughing is highly infectious. The male lead is also smoking, chewing gum, and drinking beer whilst eating dinner.
gimmyed 4 years ago 2
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14842 4 years ago
um, they talk about their friend, not their son :)
andreiiii 4 years ago
@14842 "Wicket"?
shmuli9 11 months ago