THE LAST MOVIE STARS – Unorthodox documentary about the private life and careers of married iconic actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. It’s unique on many levels. Taken from Paul Newman’s personal transcripts of his journals, Ethan Hawke has hired a group of his celebrity friends to voice the words of Paul, Joanne and some of their well-known industry acquaintances and extended family. Intermingled within this narrative is commentary from their children and excerpts from their films, interviews and private home movies. It’s an honest, raw reveal of two flawed (albeit generous and compassionate) human beings behind the mask of fame. Shot primarily during the pandemic, much of the footage is zoom conversations between all parties due to necessity. It’s quite an unusual presentation and won’t appeal to everyone. Dana and I liked it, Francine most definitely did not. The six-episode documentary held particular interest for me over and above the stars themselves. As an actor, I learn valuable skills to employ myself whenever good actors talk about the work. And I am always interested in stories about my home town, Los Angeles, or here in Westport, CT, where Paul and Joanne lived for many years until Paul’s death in 2008. Joanne, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2007, resides here still. Cheers to lives well lived! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.