I enjoy finding these gems on YouTube. This is a made-for-TV film from 1990 that focuses on a true crime incident that takes place in a small Texas town in 1980.
It serves an excellent example of economical story-telling with an absolutely riveting central performance by Barbara Hershey, ably supported by the ever-reliable Brian Dennehy (RIP).
Interestingly enough, shortly after I viewed it, I discovered that there is not one but TWO TV series now being made based on the same case. How strange is that? One is called Candy and stars Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey and the other is Love and Death with Elizabeth Olsen.
Probably because the case itself remains notably odd and compelling. I won't give the details away here but if you're a fan of true crime you'll enjoy it I have no doubt.
The movie itself is a low budget affair but it is note perfect and exceptionally well-edited, written and acted with not a single second wasted on frivolity.
If you're a student of film you can learn a lot from this. Tell the story, tell it well and don't mess about with a load of extra nonsense.
A powerful story, well-told.
It serves an excellent example of economical story-telling with an absolutely riveting central performance by Barbara Hershey, ably supported by the ever-reliable Brian Dennehy (RIP).
Interestingly enough, shortly after I viewed it, I discovered that there is not one but TWO TV series now being made based on the same case. How strange is that? One is called Candy and stars Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey and the other is Love and Death with Elizabeth Olsen.
Probably because the case itself remains notably odd and compelling. I won't give the details away here but if you're a fan of true crime you'll enjoy it I have no doubt.
The movie itself is a low budget affair but it is note perfect and exceptionally well-edited, written and acted with not a single second wasted on frivolity.
If you're a student of film you can learn a lot from this. Tell the story, tell it well and don't mess about with a load of extra nonsense.
A powerful story, well-told.