Honestly never seen her in anything where she wasn't - at the very least - simply wonderful.
A comedy from a bygone era, yet a tale of romance, which is timeless. Now, before you roll your eyes back into your head, when I say "timeless" I mean Woody has basically made this film, I don't know, ten times already, but for me the message hits a little different and still resonates each and every time. And I just love the man's writing. I also watched a couple of Éric Rohmer's early works this year, and A Rainy Day in New York reminded me of them in a most pleasant way.
And I probably had the most ideal viewing experience imaginable as well: a steady rain outside the theatre, the film shown in a rather small room, with a senior crowd (old ladies letting out hearty laughs left and right), me and my nice cup of green tea in one hand and a pretzel in the other.
It truly was one cosy afternoon. I look forward to repeating it once it hits VOD.
P.S. (on the behind the scenes stuff): I get why people wouldn't want to watch/support Woody's work. I myself am quite iffy about watching Polanski films. While I'd question the integrity of certain cast members, donating their income to charities is ultimately a good thing. So at least that shines through the stormy release of A Rainy Day.
A comedy from a bygone era, yet a tale of romance, which is timeless. Now, before you roll your eyes back into your head, when I say "timeless" I mean Woody has basically made this film, I don't know, ten times already, but for me the message hits a little different and still resonates each and every time. And I just love the man's writing. I also watched a couple of Éric Rohmer's early works this year, and A Rainy Day in New York reminded me of them in a most pleasant way.
And I probably had the most ideal viewing experience imaginable as well: a steady rain outside the theatre, the film shown in a rather small room, with a senior crowd (old ladies letting out hearty laughs left and right), me and my nice cup of green tea in one hand and a pretzel in the other.
It truly was one cosy afternoon. I look forward to repeating it once it hits VOD.
P.S. (on the behind the scenes stuff): I get why people wouldn't want to watch/support Woody's work. I myself am quite iffy about watching Polanski films. While I'd question the integrity of certain cast members, donating their income to charities is ultimately a good thing. So at least that shines through the stormy release of A Rainy Day.