The Goodbye Girl (1977 Herbert Ross)

Written by Neil Simon.

Richard Dreyfiss (AA, BFA, Golden Globe, even the David di Donatello!), Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings (we like a smart, funny kid).

Last watched it on 31 October 2012 - was way overdue. No doubt if we'd had it in our collection earlier we would have watched it loads.

Gay Richard III v. funny.

Scene where Dreyfuss romances Mason is great, both of them - note long takes e.g. in bathroom.

Also, moments of real grit - nasty mugging, violent drunk.

Music Dave Grusin, Ph. David M Walsh (many comedies).

Margaret Booth, editor of Orphans of the Storm and feared head cutter at MGM, was the supervising editor aged 79. She lived till 104.