Mikey and Nicky

As reported on by me to my friend over text, the first time I watched director Elaine May’s toxic boy-best-friends movie, I immediately got the flu. Such is the power of Peter Falk and John Cassavetes’ codependent mania in this miracle of a film. I say miracle because this took a lot to be in its current state, which is still largely rough-and-tumble in terms of literal film quality. Over budget and schedule, yanked from May’s hands by Paramount, and cut to shreds without her eyes on it, the initial box office release tanked May’s desire to direct for another 10 years. Lucky for all of us, she later re-cut the film into the state it screens in this week at HFC. Don’t make my mistakes: Get your flu shot before attending. – James Scott Read a full review of Mikey & Nicky.