We watched the 1980 John Cassavetes film Gloria tonight on television (TV Ontario). I knew nothing about this one going in except that it starred Gena Rowlands and was written and directed by Cassavetes, who was her husband. It is quite an engaging film, and Gena Rowlands gave a terrific performance as a former mob moll who protects a child whose parents were gunned down by the same mob. I enjoyed the matter-of-fact style of this movie, not to mention the surprising shooting scenes. If you haven’t seen this film, it’s well worth watching if you get a chance.
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We’re going to make a point to watch more John Cassavetes films in the coming months. I realize I haven’t seen most of them. I think Gena Rowlands is in more of them, so we’ll get to watch her at work as well.
In Gloria, I was so surprised when she suddenly pulled out her gun and started blasting away with no hesitation. Now that’s a character with confidence.
They are all good films. Some, like “Husbands,” are long character studies, and those guys knew each other so well that they work together perfectly.
Here you have one that I have seen for a change. I have watched it several times. I am a Gena Rowlands fan.