You know how in marriage they say “for better or for worse”? I think, in terms of my life, I have entered the “for worse” part, and it happened so quietly I didn’t even recognize it. Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as his professional and private life unravel at the opening night party for his former partner’s hit show Oklahoma! By the time this night is over, Hart will have confronted both a world that no longer values his talent and the seeming impossibility of love.
Q-tips say: YES, We did enjoy Blue Moon.
A consistently fascinating study of the frailty of the artist buoyed by one of the best performances in Ethan Hawke’s remarkable career.
Mrs. Q says: A beautiful and heartbreaking character study & story.