Women in Love (1969)

These very late 1960s films kill me whenever it feels like everyone was doing all the drugs and they were just trying to one-up each other with the surreal weirdness. Glenda Jackson and Jennie Linden are somewhat bohemian sisters and teachers in a coal-mining in 1920s England. Both of them become attracted to and attract the attention of two bachelors, Oliver Reed and Alan Bates. The lives of the foursome twine around each other, with the men also experiencing a connection together. There are discussions about and actions taken with regards to love and sex and commitment. Of the four characters, I most enjoyed Jennie Linden’s performance (perhaps that is telling in a pop psychology way) and find it unfortunate that there doesn’t seem to be much in her filmography to recommend itself.

Oscar Win: Best Actress in a Leading Role

Oscar Nominations: Best Director; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium; Best Cinematography