Postcards from the Edge

Director: Mike Nichols, Mike Nichols, Mike Nichols, Mike Nichols, Mike Nichols, Mike Nichols

1999 / 101min / DCP

“Happy Mother’s Day from the greatest to ever do it! Can you imagine being born and raised by Debbie Reynolds? Neither can I, but thanks to Carrie Fisher’s 1987 semi-autobiographical novel—and its subsequent 1990 adaptation from the less-talented half of Nichols and May—we can sit back and enjoy this filial fiasco from a safe distance. Shirley MacLaine, well into her turquoise-and-crystal phase at this point, really nails the shadow side of her Oscar-winning role in Terms of Endearment. On second thought, maybe take your mom to Possession instead?”—Caroline Golum