Academy Awards, USA 1996
| Nominee Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role Mare Winningham |
Miramax Films
Directed by Ulu Grosbard
My rating: 3.5 stars out of 4
IMDb Wikipedia
(DVD, Miramax)
Punk rocker Jennifer Jason Leigh struggles to live under the shadow of her older, talented sister who is a popular folk singer. She finally gets a regular gig as a backup singer in John Doe's band, but her alcohol abuse eventually gets her kicked out. She marries a grocery delivery boy who is infatuated with her, but his clean life style conflicts with her's. When he announces that he is leaving to visit his sick mother, she is sent into a spiral of heroin addiction that lands her in rehab. She lives with her sister while recovering, giving them the opportunity to both reconnect and vent long standing frustrations. Leigh gives an astounding performance as the troubled young girl with a yearning for fame but lacking the talent to realize it. Her cringe-worthy live performance of a Van Morrison song is unforgettable. Might be the most overlooked film of the 90s.
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