Three "New York" directors have each contributed here to three short films set in the heart of the metropolis. The big apple plays second fiddle however to these three very diverse tales.
First feature "Life Lessons" is a character study that never grips. Nick Nolte's turn as a self-centred, exceptionally talented artist is a high point; the entire idea is unclear though, and it is hard to know what Martin Scorcese had in mind. Also starred Rosanna Arquette.
Francis Coppola's "Life Without Zoe" is a self-absorbed, silly yawn. This was obviously a story close to the Coppola's heart, yet they were unable to make it interesting.
"Oedipus Wrecks" is pure Woody Allen. He is delightfully funny as the repressed lawyer with the mother complex and the Jewish inferiority syndrome. Mae Qeustel is a riot as the domineering mother in question. Julie Kavner is also great, and Mia Farrow makes her token appearance.
Saturday, April 10, 1999 - Video
First feature "Life Lessons" is a character study that never grips. Nick Nolte's turn as a self-centred, exceptionally talented artist is a high point; the entire idea is unclear though, and it is hard to know what Martin Scorcese had in mind. Also starred Rosanna Arquette.
Francis Coppola's "Life Without Zoe" is a self-absorbed, silly yawn. This was obviously a story close to the Coppola's heart, yet they were unable to make it interesting.
"Oedipus Wrecks" is pure Woody Allen. He is delightfully funny as the repressed lawyer with the mother complex and the Jewish inferiority syndrome. Mae Qeustel is a riot as the domineering mother in question. Julie Kavner is also great, and Mia Farrow makes her token appearance.
Saturday, April 10, 1999 - Video