Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Tracy F — 29 Nov 2013

Watched again recently and probably understood better at 44 than 20. Shirley and Meryl take the show. One of their best movies ever.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Tracy F on 29 Nov 2013.

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