Thank you Claudia and Fiona for responding. I'm certainly going to
listen to these recommendations. "Black & Blue" and "Bed of Roses"
(which I saw but barely remember) are on the top of my list for the
next round. I hope you are enjoying this correspondence.

Yes, I watched At Close Range - a very long time ago - and it was
extremely well performed, especially by Christoper Walken. He was
at his best. It is disturbing. Straight up violence is easier to
handle - you understand it - but that kind of creepiness is
harder...

What did you think of our MSM's performance in "Chances Are" - which
is a good movie. I think Cybil Shepherd is way overrated. In any
case - I haven't seen this movie since it came out, so I'm working
on memory - but I think her role was somewhat understated.

I loved her in Immediate Family when it came out - it solidified my
growing admiration and respect.

--- In MaryStuartMasterson@yahoogroups.com, "Claudia"
<claudia.kehl@...> wrote:
>
> I can definitely recommend the TV film "Black & Blue". Anthony
LaPaglia
> is good as always and the boy (Will Rothhaar) who plays MSM's son
is
> also really good. Mary Stuart of course is convincing as usual.
There
> are few tough scenes in it as it is about domestic abuse.
>
> Another movie you should check out (if you haven't already) is "At
> Close Range" with Christopher Walken, Sean Penn and Chris Penn.
There's
> amazing acting in it from all the actors. The film is based on a
true
> story (as is "Black & Blue").
>
> "At Close Range" is a really disturbing film. Christopher Walken
is at
> his best. He is so frightening and bad in it.
>
> "Benny & Joon" is a must. :-)
>
> Claudia
>