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Elaine May's "Mikey and Nicky" Returns to Theaters
8 Apr
Summary
- Mikey and Nicky, a 1976 film by Elaine May, is returning to theaters.
- A 2019 4K restoration, supervised by Elaine May herself, will be released.
- The film is celebrated for career-best performances and masterful direction.
Elaine May's 1976 film, "Mikey and Nicky," is returning to theaters this summer through a 2019 4K restoration. This restoration was personally supervised by May and will be distributed by Muscle Distribution. The release will commence with an engagement at Film at Lincoln Center in June, followed by a national expansion.
Originally May's third directorial effort, "Mikey and Nicky" faced significant production challenges. The film famously went over budget, with May meticulously editing vast amounts of footage in secrecy. Her disputes with Paramount executives over the editing process are legendary, highlighting the classic tension between creative vision and studio control.
Despite its initial quiet reception critically and commercially, "Mikey and Nicky" has been re-evaluated over the decades. Film historian Elizabeth Purchell lauded it as a masterpiece of American cinema, noting its dark tone and the lead actors' exceptional performances. Producer Julian Schlossberg highlighted the film's enduring audience growth through various releases and restorations.
