Heavens! Today Alex and Jonathan wrap up the Films de Femmes series and look at the varied career of the well-rounded filmmaker and entertainer Elaine May in her films A New Leaf (1971), Mikey and Nicky (1976), and Ishtar (1987). We talk about her background in improvisational comedy, her range of directing styles from comedy to tragedy, and her frequent difficulties working under Hollywood studios.

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8:00 – A New Leaf

28:33 – Mikey and Nicky

52:28 – Ishtar

1:13:27 – Overall

1:19:04 – Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

The Poor Little Rich Girl (1917)

Sparrows (1926)

Coquette (1929)

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