One of auteur Alan Rudolph's stranger films, Love at Large is a comic noir romance oddity that was sadly neglected when it was released. Arriving at the tail end of the 80s as it did, it was perhaps a bit too much to expect from audiences in a year that found Home Alone, Ghost, and Dances With Wolves as the top three grossing films. It's available on DVD, and it's a must-see if you haven't.
The woman in the screen capture is Ann Magnuson, of the seminal New York art-rock band Bongwater, who is pitch perfect in her supporting role as Doris, Tom Berenger's jealous girlfriend.
This week's quiz is something a milestone in that it's the first one ever to appear not under the Bush regime, which as you all know came to an end yesterday. (Three cheers for our side!) We can only go up from here, yes?
In light of the inauguration, I tried to find something both presidential and optimistic, but just didn't find the time to seek out the perfect film. This one will have to do. Name the film. Submit your answers to this address. Good luck!


Hey, I do know that one!
Posted by: Nick | 2009.01.21 at 03:46 PM
I'd be deeply concerned if you didn't.
Posted by: Filmbrain | 2009.01.21 at 03:52 PM
I saw Love at Large, although I didn't recognize the still. It has Neil Young in a small role - his only acting role, as far as I know.
Posted by: Cool Bev | 2009.01.24 at 06:07 PM