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Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:
- Marsha Mason Films
- Police
- Rip Torn Films
Review:
Norman Mailer’s second of four directorial outings (his third, Maidstone [1970], is also listed in GFTFF) was this documentary-esque independent film, inspired by Andy Warhol, which according to Wikipedia “was shot over four nights with three film crews and sound professionals” and made with “next-to-no script;” instead, the actors were told to “wing it” and “explore some ideas that echo [Mailer’s] literary concerns, like the psychopathic hipster, the home-grown totalitarian, complex give-and-take of lovers, and the existential relationship between the cop and the criminal.”
Is it successful, or at least interesting? Marginally so — but this one will really only appeal either to fans of ’60s independent films and/or Mailer. Watch for Rip Torn as “Popcorn”:
… Marsha Mason as a young woman out to dinner with the detectives:
… George Plimpton as the town’s visiting mayor:
… and, of course, Mailer himself.
Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments:
- D.A. Pennebaker, Nicholas Proferes’ and Jan Welt’s cinematography
Must See?
No, though it’s worth a look if you’re curious.
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