The Last Picture Show Review

Day 3 - 6th January
Snacks eaten - Desperado beer
Film number 3 - The Last Picture Show
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
Year - 1971

This was Cybill Shepherd's film debut after Bogdanovich saw her on the cover of Glamour magazine.

This coming-of-age film set in the 1950s is timeless. Bogdanovich captures perfectly the sometimes claustrophobic nature of small town life with stylish filming and a very talented cast. Shot in black and white, we follow friends Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) through their last year of high school as they deal with growing up, sexual awakening and betrayal.
Duane's girlfriend Jacy (Cybill Shepherd) exudes a beauty and intrigue which hasn't lost any of its charm and holds just as much relevance now as the character did 30 years ago. Bogdanovich was definitely ahead of his time with this film adapted from a fantastic story by Larry McMurtry.

Right film number 4.... Brokeback Mountain. Connection? The clue is it isn't an actor this time. Time to play with my new phone. Hoorah