soyarra-1

I saw this movie because I'm a big John Hawkes fan and to be honest was expecting an arty indie film, but this movie was surprisingly hilarious and poignant. It's really about our fundamental need for the regard of others, for simple human connection, and how this connection can save us, make us whole and cement our place in the universe. It takes some very surprising turns, and oddly enough, features some very wonderful performances by child and teen actors. And of course, Hawkes is wonderful, as is triple-threat writer, director and star Miranda July. Also? I've never seen a movie with a more realistic LA setting (warts and all) than this one. In all, a lovely little film.

...because like the other person who wrote about it here, I was a teen when it premiered in the late '70s, and well, my memory is faulty at best. The only reason I remembered it is because today I heard Stevie Wonder's "I Am Singing," and I suddenly recalled that these girls did a terrific version of it on this show. At first I only remembered that Allen was one of the three, but then I recalled Kennedy, who was sort of a comedy staple at the time, and then I finally put Foley together with her roles in "Hair" (the "White Boys/Black Boys" number, which also featured the late Nell Carter) and the pre-Markie Post "Night Court."

Good grief. I wish I could see this show again, if only to prove to myself that I didn't hallucinate it.