One of the first and brightest stars of Saturday Night Live, Gilda Radner played a critcal role in establishing SNL’s standing as the most important comedy showcase on television. An affectionate reminder of her brief and brilliant career, cut short by her death from cancer at 42, the film juxtaposes her joyous public self with her private struggles first with bulimia and later with ovarian cancer, and it features a star-studded list of interviewees. USA, 2018, 88 minutes, documentary
Meet the Filmmaker: After the film, stay for a discussion between producer Bronwyn Berry and local “Please Be Seated” columnist Holly Caster.
“Love, Gilda is a very affectionate reminder of her brief and brilliant career.” – Jason Zinoman, The New York Times
“Love, Gilda is penetrating, painful and personal.” “For an hour and a half at least, the sorely-missed Radner feels alive again.” – Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly
“Forty years later, her comedy looks more sublime than ever. As you watch Love, Gilda, though, it becomes clear that what made Gilda Radner special—and uproarious— was her spirit: open, smiling, generous, euphoric.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety
“For older fans, it’s a welcome excuse to reminisce. For newcomers it’s an entertaining primer on Radner’s life, times, demons and famous inventions.” – Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
