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reviews.imdb.com - : In 1945, Tennessee Williams created a sensation when THE GLASS MENAGERIE, his first play, appeared on Broadway. Since then, the play has been made into film on occasions in the past, with Irving Rapper's 1950 version being the worst. In 1986, Paul Newman saw Joanne Woodward and Karen Allen act in the play on stage at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and decided that ''it would be shameful not to have a permanent record of their performance.'' Well aware of the respect accorded to William's most autobiographical and poetic play, Paul Newman set out to give it a definitive treatment on film. He even went so far as to declare that he ''wouldn't have to hire a screenwriter because I would be faithful to Tennessee.'' While his version does respect William's intentions, it unfortunately isn't the permanent reproduction Newman wants it to be. Paul Newman's experience as an actor aids him considerably in eliciting good performances, but it is in his camerawork that he falters -- ever the bane of translating stage plays to film. more...
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efilmcritic.com - : Problem is, ''Menagerie'' isn't that good of a play to begin with (definitely one of Williams' weaker works), and it shows to be true on screen. Joanne Woodward is way over-the-top (and still projecting as if this were on stage) and her Southern dialect is quite factitious. Everything, to a point, including Paul Newman's direction (yes, the actor), and even minorly Malkovich's performance is hugely theatrical. The narration devices fail, and the abstinence from the more...
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www.washingtonpost.com - : Explaining why he and his wife made children, Bill Cosby said, ''It seemed like a good idea at the time.'' Which may explain why Paul Newman made Tennessee Williams' ''The Glass Menagerie.'' more...
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