Wild Nights with Emily
Dramatisation of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson's life, in particular her relationship with another woman.
Director:
Madeleine Olnek
Cast:
Molly Shannon, Susan Ziegler, Amy Seimetz
Screenplay:
Madeleine Olnek
Screening Date:
Mar 23, 2019
Studio:
Embrem Entertainment
Running Time:
1h 24min
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
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| 27.2% | 22.7% | 15.9% | 22.7% | 11.3% |
“Grateful to see a correction to the fiction that has been prevalent re: Emily Dickinson’s life and work. And a movie that is crafted in such a surprising, sly, humorous, disarming and moving manner. Thank you Madeline Olnek!”
“While I learned new facts about Emily Dickinson, the film itself was strangely uninteresting.”
“Is it just me or was every male character in this film a dolt, a simpleton, or just plain clueless? The again, with the exception of Emily and Suzie, most of the women were as well.”
“Certainly not my favorite film of the year, but easily the best discussion/Q&A. Madeleine Olnek is smart, passionate and charming and enormously sharing. Thank you!!!!!”
“This is the reason I come back each year. A film I probably would not have chosen to see on my own. Best guest all year!
“How much I loved this film! It’s a fresh corrective in the dour reputation that has been imposed on Emily Dickinson. Such wonderful style and I loved the 21st century sensibility telling the 19th century story.”
“That final shot is indeed a haunting split screen. Even before she is cold her legacy is being erased.”
The total composite of this film, the information, the direction, the cinematography, editing, the music, the poetry was a beautiful, rich, delicate strong and humorous.”
“Not the most polished filmmaking, but curiously that works for the film, lending it a sort of ‘home movie’ perspective that goes towards authenticity.”
“Molly Shannon was the perfect choice to play Emily Dickinson, not only looking credibly like her, but she gives a controlled, understated, sincere performance in a film comedy where she could have slipped easily into satire.”
“Great interview. John, you should have asked about ‘AMWASTABLIN.’ Was that real?????”
“Very interesting timely and insightful into her life and work. Witty and charming.”
“Although interesting to learn of the love affair of Emily with Susan we got it quickly. I feel we didn’t have to see this repeated over and over.”
“As a former HS English teacher I am stunned to shift my thinking. Compelling, real and humorous.”
“Every teacher of English or Women’s Studies or even Filmmaking or Sociology should see this film. When can we get it for our schools?”
“Nap time! Interesting and informative, but jumps around. Liked the poet’s words on the screen!”
“Fascinating!”
“Like watching a series of still life with motion.”
“Always interesting to learn about a woman in the past struggles with the times. A new version but true one.”
“What a great sleep!”
“Thank you, Guggenheim foundation, and whoever else supported this, a terrific story that gives us a fresh perspective on one of the great literary figures of our country. And thank you to Madeleine Olnek who chose to do it with humor rather than a pretentious essay.”
“Fascinating! Now I’ll read the poems.”
“OK that was such a revelation. Had no idea. And really well done. Everything about it was so smart, nuanced, yet bullish in its POV to show us the real Emily Dickerson. And the talk after was such a treat. Madeline is a swell artist and person. Emily would have liked her. Thanks Jeanne K.”
“Best guest ever! What a delightful discussion.”
“How did this get a PG-13 rating! Very quirky. Loved the music and humor. I think people who are interested in Emily Dickinson will enjoy this film. People who don’t appreciate poetry and publishing will not. Glad I got a chance to see this film. Glad you brought this aspect into the light!”
“Beautiful sensitive film but will have limited appeal unfortunately.”
“Absolute tedium. The director tried to present this as original or new, but the info here was old. The director/writer was as slow, plodding, confusing and boring as the film.”
“Costumes and sets were terrific but films pacing was very slow, many scenes in the film with no action or dialogue. Hard to follow who was who.”
“I could have stayed home to sleep. New info but boring!”
“I highly recommend it all from beginning to ending credits, explorations and follow up. Good guest! Thanks!”
If you'd like to know more about the film...
https://bookriot.com/2019/03/27/best-emily-dickinson-poems/ The Best Emily Dickinson Poems and How to Get Started Reading Her Work
https://bookriot.com/2019/03/15/emily-dickinson-quotes/ 22 Absolutely Breathtaking Emily Dickinson Quotes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld5BI6eMKCg Interview With the Cast and Crew
