American lyricist Lorenz Hart, half of the legendary Broadway songwriting team Rodgers and Hart, struggled with alcoholism and mental health issues. Richard Linklater’s biopic follows Hart (Ethan Hawke) as he tries to save face during the opening of Oklahoma! Andrew Scott won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Richard Rodgers at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year.
“Much as Blue Moon is a eulogy for the death of a creative life, it’s also a testament to Linklater’s continued vitality as a filmmaker. There’s a new and deliberate formality, a lightness of dialogue, and even a new energy to his cinematography.” — Richard Whittaker, The Austin Chronicle
“Linklater understands how to use his camera in confined spaces to keep a talkie movie visually arresting. And he’s helped by the snap of Robert Kaplow’s screenplay and by an immaculate cast that nails every line.” — John Powers, NPR
directed by
Richard Linkletter
Richard Linkletter
written by
Robert Kaplow
Robert Kaplow
with
Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott
Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott
country
United States
United States