The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

In everyone's life, there comes a realization when they become aware that they are, whether partially or completely, past their prime. They will never be able to do this or that, nor achieve their desired goals or fulfill their secret wishes. They simply reach a point from which they can only lose. If you know that you have something to be proud of, that you have lived a fruitful life and built something, it is easier to cope with the loss of perspective. However, Beatrice is becoming increasingly aware that the only happy period she experienced was in high school. At that time, she felt like a queen and had the feeling that the world was at her feet. Today, she is an aging embittered woman who does not know what to do with herself, let alone with her surroundings. Her daughters need parental support and need to be shown a good example, but instead, they witness their mother's repeated frustrations and emotional punishment. Paul Newman was certainly a much greater actor than director, but this psychological drama was directed conservatively and reliably and he certainly does not need to be ashamed of the result. After all, he could rely on the excellent acting performance of Joanne Woodward and the two child actors. Overall impression: 85%. (12.01.2016)