Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2013)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

Robert Osborne sits down with Kim Novak at the TCM Film Festival where they discuss a large number of topics including her early life, the issues with her father's mental illness, her desire to be loved as well as her movies. For the most part I thought this was a very fascinating interview with Novak who isn't always very open. She certainly doesn't give too many interviews so I was amazed to see how willing she was to discuss just about everything and especially during some more dramatic moments where she eventually breaks down crying. The documentary covers quite a bit of group with VERTIGO getting the spotlight as one would understand. It's interesting to hear her thoughts about the making of the movie as well as her feelings about James Stewart who she did two movies with. She also discusses working with Frank Sinatra and how different he was when they made PAL JOEY together. Other movies covered include PUSHOVER, PICNIC, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM, BELL BOOK AND CANDLE and the issues that happened on LIEBESTRAUM and why it pretty much made her quit acting. Fans of Novak are certainly going to love hearing her discuss her career but I think a lot of people will respect how blunt and honest she is.