i have always know anne desalvo be a great character actor and now i know she be a great writer or director also . i have be a fan since i first saw her in the movie perfect and my favorite year and dc cab and stardust memory . it so rare to see lee grant these day in anything . she have be miss from the screen for far too long . it also wonderful to see cloris leachman in something other than a sit com . this be her best work since the last picture show . if you grow up in an italian american family you will love this movie . i wasn not expect a lot when i start watch this movie and so i be pleasantly surprised when i fell in love with this movie . if you get the chance and watch it .