Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Felipe F — 27 Mar 2016

Insightful, poignant, heartfelt and hilarious - Carrie Fisher bared it all in her source book, and it shines thru the performances here.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Felipe F on 27 Mar 2016.

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