Besides being recognisable as an actress in her own right, I was first aware of Blythe Danner as the mother of Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow.

I’m also aware of her as the seemingly lovely lady who often plays a well-meaning mother in films and TV shows, such as Meet The Parents (2000) and Will & Grace (1998-2006), respectively, to name just two.

In the Brett Haley-directed I’ll See You In My Dreams, Danner stars with great charm in a comedy/drama that follows her character (Carol) and her experience of life after retirement.

The nature of the relationships between Carol and her female friends was one of my favourite things. I say watch I’ll See You In My Dreams for a bittersweet story well-told and a taster of the simple and priceless things you’ll want in later life, including the delightfully unexpected.

Martin Starr, Sam Elliott, June Squibb, Rhea Perlman and Mary Kay Place also star.

Happy Film Loving, 

G