Middle-aged suburban husband Richard abruptly tells his wife, Maria, that he wants a divorce. As Richard takes up with a younger woman, Maria enjoys a night on the town with her friends and meets a younger man. As the couple and those around them confront a seemingly futile search for what they've lost -- love, excitement, passion -- this classic American independent film explores themes of aging and alienation..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 130 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Gena Rowlands, John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Seymour Cassel, Fred Draper
✓ Director: Haskell Wexler, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes
The Faces (1968) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Faces (1968) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Faces (1968) is staring with Gena Rowlands, John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Seymour Cassel, Fred Draper, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Haskell Wexler, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes, John Cassavetes juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.