Ebert has always championed Nic's work, and he is, as you say Lady Trueheart, a great critic with discernment. I have always liked the way he writes and how he has connected with the emotional and creative elements of a performance. He has not always liked Nics' movies though, Kick Ass for example!

Wow! that is so cool.... have a great time GreenRiverMay, enjoy the tormented passionate romantic Ronnie on the big screen! Lol, I am biased obviously, Moonstruck definitely has to be Cher's best movie..and her luckiest....she has some wonderful moments with young Nic!

Sorry I forgot to tell you how it went. A friend of mine passed away recently & I've been preoccupied with anything but fun.
The month started out on the right foot, though. It was so much fun! The audience really got into it & said some interesting things while watching. It is one of the most unique love stories I've seen on film & I love how it explores many different aspects of women & men's relationships. My friend was very impressed with Cher's mother in the movie, how she handled her cheating husband without giving in herself. It wasn't the usual movie-going crowd, so people were thrilled & amazed at the outbursts Nic did. At the point when he & Cher are talking in the kitchen & he suddenly tosses over a table, my friend was pleasantly surprised that the next move was a kiss (and sort of confused, too - "okay..." ). But when you think about it, if there is a tiny little table between you & Nicolas Cage, it is not doing much good/just being in the way; therefore, he was just doing the sensible thing!