Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (film) explained

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Director:Arthur Allan Seidelman
Cinematography:Vilmos Zsigmond
Editing:Bert Glatstein
Studio:Docler Entertainment
Entpro
Runtime:107 minutes
Country:Hungary
United States
Language:English
Gross:$106,323

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a 2014 Hungarian-American[1] comedy-drama film starring Gena Rowlands and Cheyenne Jackson alongside a supporting cast including Jacki Weaver, Rita Moreno, Julian Sands and Anthony Zerbe.[2] [3] The film was adapted by Richard Alfieri from his play of the same name and directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.[4] It was the final film of director of photography Vilmos Zsigmond, who died two years after the film's release in 2016[5] [6] and last film of Rowlands before she retired in 2015, followed by her death in 2024.[7] [8]

Plot

A retired woman hires a dance instructor to give her private dance lessons at her home—one per week for six weeks. What begins as an antagonistic relationship turns into a close friendship as they dance together.

Cast

Reception

The film has a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, with an average score of 5.29/10.[9] Stephen Whitty of The Star-Ledger referred to the film as "a very poor movie."[10] Nicolas Rapold of The New York Times wrote "The soppy, instructive story of acceptance feels handed down from another era, though Ms. Rowlands can fire off a one-liner at 20 paces, and she effortlessly conveys oh-my-oh-me adorable."[11]

Notes and References

  1. Chang. Justin. Film Review: 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'. 16 December 2014. Variety. 17 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Scheck. Frank. 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks': Film Review. 10 December 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. 17 June 2017.
  3. News: Rothaus. Steve. 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' starring Gena Rowlands, Cheyenne Jackson opens. 26 February 2015. Miami Herald. 17 June 2017.
  4. News: Goldstein. Gary. Review Friendship finds its step in 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'. 11 December 2014. Los Angeles Times. 17 June 2017.
  5. Web site: Dagan . Carmel . 2016-01-03 . Vilmos Zsigmond, Oscar-Winning Cinematographer, Dies at 85 . 2024-08-15 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Byrge . Duane . 2016-01-03 . Vilmos Zsigmond, ‘Close Encounters’ Cinematographer, Dies at 85 . 2024-08-15 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: Haring . Bruce . 2024-08-15 . Gena Rowlands Dies: ‘The Notebook’, ‘Gloria’ And ‘A Woman Under the Influence’ Star Was 94 . 2024-08-15 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Schultz . Rick . 2024-08-15 . Gena Rowlands, ‘The Notebook’ and ‘A Woman Under the Influence’ Star, Dies at 94 . 2024-08-15 . . en-US.
  9. Web site: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. Rotten Tomatoes. 17 May 2020.
  10. News: Whitty. Stephen. 'Six Dances in Six Weeks' review: Opposites detract in flatfooted drama. 12 December 2014. The Star-Ledger. 17 June 2017.
  11. News: Rapold. Nicolas. Ms. Self-Pity, Meet Mr. Self-Destructive: Gena Rowlands Stars in 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'. 11 December 2014. The New York Times. 17 June 2017.

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