This low-key, unassuming movie is clearly a true gem from the mid-1970s! It is remarkable such a movie could be produced at a time when rock music prevailed. Indeed, the scene when Maureen Stapleton's character is criticised by her daughter for her appearance (coloured hair, makeup) points up to the unreasonable expectations of age.
And indeed, we see the effort Ms. Stapleton's character makes in being her own woman. It mirrors what teens were going through then and now.
This movie would hit home for me in another way, in that I am reminded of older relatives who would tune in to see "The Lawrence Welk Show." The dance hall scenes look much like the show, though this setting is in New York City. The big band music works very well here, and is well done.
And the singing! Ms. Stapleton does a decent job, and Charles Durning is fantastic! You might indeed wonder if Lawrence Welk himself might have wanted Mr. Durning as one of his singers! No matter what, this is one of the best movies to come out in 1975!
And indeed, we see the effort Ms. Stapleton's character makes in being her own woman. It mirrors what teens were going through then and now.
This movie would hit home for me in another way, in that I am reminded of older relatives who would tune in to see "The Lawrence Welk Show." The dance hall scenes look much like the show, though this setting is in New York City. The big band music works very well here, and is well done.
And the singing! Ms. Stapleton does a decent job, and Charles Durning is fantastic! You might indeed wonder if Lawrence Welk himself might have wanted Mr. Durning as one of his singers! No matter what, this is one of the best movies to come out in 1975!