Tag: Gena Rowlands

  • OPENING NIGHT

    OPENING NIGHT

    “Opening Night” is a 1977 raw, emotionally charged drama directed by John Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands in one of her most complex and celebrated roles. The film delves into the psychological unraveling of a stage actress confronting a personal and professional crisis as she prepares for the premiere of a new play. Set primarily within…

  • WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

    WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

    “Woman Under The Influence” is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes, which tells the story of a working-class family in Los Angeles and their struggles with mental illness. The film opens with Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands) waiting for her husband, Nick (Peter Falk), to come home from work. She’s excited to see him…