Valiant low-budget auteur Henry Jaglom still refuses to allow any form of visual artistry, social relevance or narrative interest to interfere with his, er, vision. In this talky, trivial comedy, the late Viveca Lindfors presides over a large, angst-ridden theater
family during a sojourn in the Hamptons; domestic tensions come to a boil when a neurotic Hollywood actress (Victoria Foyt, Jaglom's modestly talented wife) pays a visit. Echoes of
The Cherry Orchard are entirely intentional and most unwelcome.
Released:
1995
Rated:
R
Length:
105 mins