10Jan12:30 pmEST
Sunday Matinée at Market Chess Cinemas
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) ranks as one my favorite films from the latter part of the 1980s. Jeff and Beau Bridges, along with the great Michelle Pfeiffer, star in this romantic drama/comedy about lounge jazz pianists in Seattle. The film leaves a strong impression due to the quality of the acting, well-composed music, and cinematography.
I am not one to harp on "celebrity crushes" too much, favoring the real-world over fantasy. But it sure is tough to beat Michelle Pfeiffer in her prime.
And this film arguably launched her into the top tier of Hollywood.
via imdb.com:
Frank and Jack Baker are professional musicians who play small clubs. They play schmaltzy music and have never needed a day job. Times are changing and dates are becoming more difficult to get so they interview female singers. They finally decide on Susie Diamond, a former 'escort' who needs some refinement, but the act begins to take off again. While the act is now successful, both Frank and Jack have problems with their life on the road. Susie becomes the agent that makes them re-evaluate where they are going, and how honest they have been with each other.
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