Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Annick J — 04 Sep 2007

"I don't want my life to IMITATE art, I want my life to BE art!" :).

Every mother's daughter and every daughter's mother should watch this one...

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Annick J on 04 Sep 2007.

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