Review of The Burning Bed (1984) by Janet B — 11 Sep 2013

This is what every Lifetime Movie strives to be, but only occasional attains. The key relationship starts innocently enough, but slowly turns abusive - and Fawcett brings a brilliant freshness to carry this otherwise , uh, lifetime movie. There's a vulnerability and nuance to Fawcett's acting here that rarely gets revealed on tv - it stunned ppl at the time and raised her acting reputation (and put Fawcett on the map suddenly as a "serious" actress) beyond the Charlie's Angel's / Logan's Run fun.

In this movie, her emotional honesty, compelling and nuisanced vulnerability are a marvel to watch - as long as you see beyond the one-note characters and bland story around her. This might be my crush on Farrah talking, but you feel the authenticity she offers, and she shines brightly here, while effortlessly carrying this true story.

I remember this as a youngster, and tho dated, still today is emotionally satisfying in it's truth.