Late Show 04/26 Blu-ray (Rental)

Robert Benton’s 1977 THE LATE SHOW is an odd mix of thriller, comedy, and character study. An aged over the hill detective (Art Carney) tries to solve a murder mystery with an unusual young woman (Lily Tomlin). Despite very different acting styles the pair really do have chemistry and work well together. As written Tomlin’s character is rather annoying, so it is a tribute to her performance that she becomes likable. Produced by Robert Altman some have seen this as a companion piece to THE LO...