Word: monti
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...movie is based not on a balanced view of Fields, but on the memoirs of the young woman, Carlotta Monti, who was his mistress (companion is probably a better word) during his last years. Her view of the man, of her own significance in his life, was scarcely objective or complete. Doubtless they cared for each other in a way that the movie is not clear about; doubtless she eased his passage through these years when drink wreaked its vengeance on him. Except for a certain vocal monotony, Valerie Perrine is winning as Carlotta. Like everyone else involved...
...mere mortal commissioner, Mrs. Maria Monti, seems to be in the awkward position of having to divine the will of the Lord. The case raises other intriguing questions. What standing does the Lord have under California law? Does he ever concern himself with such mundane matters as money? Should he not be subpoenaed? But if so, where would the marshal go to serve the papers? And who but the devil himself would have the temerity to cross-examine...
...Fields and Me, Monti...
...Fields & Me, Monti...