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<\/a><\/p>\n\nSo honored to have been asked to write the essay for Criterion’s release of Jack Garfein’s forgotten 1961 masterpiece, Something Wild<\/i>. Developed independently, using Actors Studio people in the lead roles (Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, and Mildred Dunnock), Something Wild<\/i> is one of the first truly independent films in America, and pioneering not only in its subject matter (rape and PTSD), but pioneering in its treatment of these subjects. <\/p>\n
The film was not a success and for decades it has been unavailable, not on VHS, not on DVD. It was a Holy Grail to those of us who wanted to see it but could not. A couple of years ago, it was released in a bare-bones edition on DVD. But now, FINALLY, Something Wild<\/i> is being given the treatment it deserves, with a ton of special features, and interviews (beautifully: both director AND lead actress are still alive to see this day!) There will be an interview with the director by Kim Morgan – whose championing of the film over the years has been essential in raising awareness that the film even exists – an interview with Carroll Baker, and an interview with Foster Hirsch about the Actors Studio and its legacy. (Just last week, at the Film Forum’s 60th anniversary screening of Giant<\/i>, I attended a pre-screening QA with Carroll Baker and George Stevens Jr. moderated by Foster Hirsch.<\/a>) <\/p>\n More information – plus link to pre-order Something Wild<\/i> – here.<\/a> <\/p>\n \n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So honored to have been asked to write the essay for Criterion’s release of Jack Garfein’s forgotten 1961 masterpiece, Something Wild. Developed independently, using Actors Studio people in the lead roles (Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, and Mildred Dunnock), Something Wild … Continue reading ![\"cuwrdc2wiaavinx\"](\"https:\/\/www.sheilaomalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CuwRdC2WIAAvInX.jpg\")
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