Thursday, July 25, 2013

Woody Allen's 'Blue Jasmine:' portrait of a lady who loses it all

Cast member Cate Blanchett poses at the premiere of "Blue Jasmine" at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills By Mary Milliken LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - So sharp is the reversal of fortune for Woody Allen's female protagonist in his latest film, "Blue Jasmine," that the Manhattan socialite's possessions are reduced to a faint echo: a Chanel jacket, designer suitcases, a clutch of anti-depressants. She does manage to retain a regal bearing and a posh accent. But for the most part, Jasmine, played by Oscar winning actress Cate Blanchett, has lost everything including her mind, thanks to her husband's financial and marital misdeeds and her own hapless ways. ...








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