Amy Wright, Elliott Gould, John Heard

A crazy out of work actress, Vashti Blue, spends all her time in her small apartment with her pet owl and her telephone, which she uses to try and solve all her problems with life.

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R, 96 min.

Directed by: Rip Torn

Release Date: June 1, 1988

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  • May 29, 2009
    Since the world expected a comedy, this did not do well in theatres. However, it has the tight and engrossing quality of a one act play, and is dark and clever at the same time. Nice twist at the end if someone has not already told you. Serious role for Goldberg which shows her v...( read more)ast range of talent and Rip Torn really brings out the best in the script.
  • March 21, 2009
    Horrible and ugly film and a real nasty ending.
  • July 28, 2008
    This cracked me up! It cheered me up when I'm feeling down!
  • October 30, 2007
    One of Whoopie's best.
  • September 24, 2007
    ANOTHER STINK A ROOH
  • September 7, 2007
    Whoopi, you got my vote ;)
  • July 10, 2007
    I think some one forgot her meds! great movie!
  • May 23, 2007
    i like it so much, aspecially the end..

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