For Roger Ebert, I discuss Gena Rowlands’ extraordinary 6-decade career in all its facets, not just the productive Cassavetes years. She did a lot of television, and, as she got older, smaller parts in movies with large ensembles, but these roles should not be dismissed. If we want to celebrate the life, and the dedication of one woman to a career in film, to her own art, then let’s look at all of it. This was very fun to research. I had seen all of these films, but many I hadn’t seen in years and years.
I wrote this up because of Gena Rowlands’ recent Honorary Oscar, presented to her at the Governors Awards on November 14th. Still no sign of the Rowlands Tribute Reel, for which I wrote the narration for Angelina Jolie to read. I will share once it’s up!
In the meantime, check out my Gena Rowlands: A Life in Film over on Rogerebert.com.
