Rich and Famous
1981
Malibu
George Cukor
Soapy Drom Com
What’s it all about: Jacqueline Bisset proves that a good shag perm can last for decades, which is about how long she’s stuck thinking about her first love – even after he marries her best friend and starts wearing a lot of sweatshirts. Candice Bergen is the best friend, chasing people around in heels and enjoying every minute of her success as a trashy novelist.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: medium
Death By: writer’s block
Relics: joining the mile-high club on TWA
Hoops: Meg Ryan rolling her eyes; writers and authors staying at The Alguoquin
Heartthrob: Hart Bochner, Matt Lattanzi
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: David Selby
LoFi Magic: Candice Bergen borrowing a doorman's coat to run down Park Avenue in the snow
Words to live by: “I don’t like horses. But I like jockeys.”
Makes me want to: drive out to Connecticut and read manuscripts by the fire with Hart Bochner
Candotti Take: n/a
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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