A few months back I remember watching John Cassavetes' 1971 classic Minnie and Moskowitz, and I suppose just out of curiosity I flipped on my IMDB application on my iPhone to peruse his extensive film library, when I came across a new project entitled The Next Cassavetes. There wasn't much detail to the story behind this new film, other than it's being directed by a virtual unknown and that veteran Cassavetes actor Seymour Cassel will be playing himself. Cassavetes' has been responsible for some of the most heart-wrenching styles of cinema verite, and among some of my favorite films, Husbands, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, and of course Minnie and Moskowitz. Apparently this new movie is not only loosely based on a remake of Moskowitz, but will also incorporate some of the director's own personal life story. It certainly sounds interesting, and Seymour Cassel's return somewhat legitimizes this intriguing homage to the original DIY director.
This, my favorite scene from Minnie and Moskowitz, is probably one of cinema's greatest confessions of love. Not even Seymour's amazing 'stache will distract you...well, not entirely.
And I can't leave out the always enjoyable Ben Gazzera....the opening scene from The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.
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