SOMEONE TO LOVE!

The Final Movie Appearance of Orson Welles

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I am taking a big risk by posting this movie for "Friday Movie Suggestion Night" owing to some demanding circumstances that have led to an announcement tomorrow. This announcement of mine reminded me of some commentary Orson Welles makes while he is seated in The Mayfair Music Hall in Santa Monica, California. The Hall is now torn down. But just prior to the demolition, the brilliant and unconventional director, Henry Jaglom, a close friend of Orson's created this unique film that turned out to be the final screen performance of Orson Welles.

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Jaglom's excellent method of actor improvisation results in a moving tour de force of romantic sensibility. The Plot: A gathering of single entertainment types meets by Jaglom's invitation at the theater on Valentine's Day. They share perceptions of relationship success and failure as the director's powerful sense of angst rises to the surface. It plays out and we are aware that he is tortured about something. He is using the camera as his investigative companion. Actress Sally Kellerman's performance explores most deeply of all present, her self-awareness of vulnerability and emotional need. Then there's Andrea Marcovicci, who plays a part as Jaglom's current love, and who sings beautifully too. Jaglom, like his mentor, Welles is remarkable in his determination to create genuinely independent cinema and SOMEONE TO LOVE is beautiful celebration of the art form. What I hope you will watch and listen for is the short appearance of Orson Welles. He takes a seat at the back of the theater and patiently listens to each character's views on relationships. He is also hip to Jaglom's axe-to-grind about his own relationship. At that point, Welles has the rapt attention of each of the actors as he makes commentary of what is really taking place. He puts Jaglom's angst to the test and with great care and sensitivity reaches out to recognize what each girl and guy are attempting to express. Orson tragically died just before the film was completed. Jaglom in a loving bow to his true life teacher turns the camera to the seat occupied earlier by Welles. It is empty, symbolizing to the audience that he has, in fact, really died. But do not let this startle you or keep you away from an Independent film I find thoughtful and very provocative.

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CAST: Orson Welles....Danny's Friend; Henry Jaglom....Danny Sapir; Andrea Marcovicci....Helen Eugene; Michael Emil....Mickey Sapir; Sally Kellerman....Edith Helm; Oja Kodar....Yelena; Stephen Bishop....Blue; David Frishberg....Harry; Directed and Written by: Henry Jaglom; Produced by: Michael Jaglom: Executive Producer; M.H. Simonson: Producer; Judith Wolinsky: Associate Producer; Hanania Baer: Cinematography; Original Music by; Diana B (main title song); Film Editing by Ruth Wald; Costume Design by: Dina Ousley: (as Dina Carone).

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ENJOY!