Dog lovers will be moved to tears by this charming film about the the initiation of seeing eye dogs to be used to help the blind. It follows the true story of Dorothy Eustis, played beautifully by Academy Award Winner Eva Marie Saint and the first man to receive a seeing eye dog, Morris Frank, well played by Timothy Bottoms. It has wonderful cameos by Patricia Neal, Ernest Borgnine and Ralph Bellamy., among others The film depicts the struggle to pass laws for the dogs to be able to accompany their owners everywhere. It combines history, good acting and a moving story to make for a wonderful viewing experience.
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Loving
(1970)
SEGAL AND SAINT SHINE!
29 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
"Loving" is a raw and realistic view of marriage in the suburbs. George Segal and Eva Marie Saint give outstanding performances as Brooks and Selma Wilson coping with raiding two children, coping with financial problems and marital infidelity. The ending is unexpected, heartbreaking and one of the most unusual endings in movie history. This film is well worth watching.
Time to Say Goodbye?
(1997 TV Movie)
A Triumph for Eva Marie Saint
29 August 2020
There have been many films dealing with the heartbreak and tragedy of Alzheimer's and those who have it and those who take care of them. " A Time To Say Goodbye" is a true story about the Klooster Family and how they deal with their patriarch, the wonderful Richard Kiley, as he slowly slides into dementia. The brilliant and subtle actress, Eva Marie Saint, gives a tour de force performance as his wife, Ruth who must make decisions not only regarding her husband's wishes, but also those regarding a family torn apart by this disease. The whole cast gives a Master's Class in acting with Margaret Colin also being a stand out.
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