A New Leaf (Elaine May 1971) w/ Cethan Leahy

Mar 9

It’s bonus episode time.

In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined by Cethan Leahy to discuss Elaine May’s romantic comedy about a man who wants to murder his wife.

We chat about how the physical comedy from the actors allows the audience to ease into the premise of the film, and why Walter Matthau is perfect casting for the role of the egotistical Henry.

Send us your thoughts on the episode - what is your favourite 70s comedy? Let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com

Follow Cethan here:
Website: https://www.cethanleahy.com/

Sources:

https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2019/cteq/a-new-leaf-elaine-may-1971/

https://www.womaninrevolt.com/a-new-leaf-1971-by-elaine-may/

https://www.filmcomment.com/article/elaine-may-in-conversation-with-mike-nichols/?ref=womaninrevolt.com

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/sight-sound-magazine/comment/lost-found-new-leaf#:~:text=It%20wasn%E2%80%99t%20this%20aversion%20to%20attention%20that%20led,editing%2C%20she%20submitted%20a%20three-hour%20cut%20to%20Paramount.

https://www.larsenonfilm.com/a-new-leaf

https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/elaine-may/a-new-leaf-50-elaine-may

OUTRO MUSIC:
At the Zoo by Simon and Garfunkel

FILMS MENTIONED:
Plan 9 From Outer Space (Ed Wood 1959)

Max, Mon Amour (Nagisa Ōshima 1986)

That Obscure Object of Desire (Luis Buñuel 1977)