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The Greatest Divorce in Broadway History Is the Subject of a New Movie. But Was It Really That Brutal?

It's basically a series of conversations with-and occasional monologues by-Broadway stalwart lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) on one of the worst nights of his life, when, ensconced in the bar of New York theater hangout Sardi's, he hides his despair with a burbling stream of sardonic wit, fabulously bitchy gossip, perceptive observations on musicals and musical artists, and occasional moments of naked vulnerability.

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fromThe New Yorker

Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, "Blue Moon" and "Nouvelle Vague"

Richard Linklater remains a versatile, admired filmmaker releasing two simultaneous biographical films about creative geniuses and the emotional arcs of artistic careers.

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fromKqed

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Ethan Hawke Reaches the Heavens With 'Blue Moon'

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A once-in-a-'Blue Moon' Broadway breakup

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Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater find the heartbreak in 'Blue Moon'

fromKqed

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Ethan Hawke Reaches the Heavens With 'Blue Moon'

Arts

A once-in-a-'Blue Moon' Broadway breakup

Arts

Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater find the heartbreak in 'Blue Moon'

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fromwww.theguardian.com

Blue Moon review Ethan Hawke is terrific in Richard Linklater's bitter Broadway breakup drama

A chamber film portrays Lorenz Hart's post-Rodgers heartbreak, alcoholism, sexual complexity, and humiliation at Oklahoma!, anchored by Ethan Hawke's inventive, tragic-comic performance.

fromVulture

Ethan Hawke Lives for This

Blue Moon depicts one night in lyricist Lorenz Hart's life, prioritizing essence and performance over full biographical accuracy while featuring Ethan Hawke's interpretive portrayal.

fromThe New Yorker

2 weeks ago

Art and Life in Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon" and "Nouvelle Vague"

Two films, 'Blue Moon' and 'Nouvelle Vague,' center on time and the pathos of artists confronting lateness and obsolescence.