Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) – SSP195

Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)

Celebrate Faye Dunaway’s Birthday with “Eyes of Laura Mars” Review

Join Karen and Greg for a Themed Cocktail and Movie Discussion

In honor of Faye Dunaway’s birthday on January 14th, this weeks episode takes a deep dive into the 1978 classic thriller, “Eyes of Laura Mars.” This film, known for its gripping storyline and stunning visuals, offers a perfect backdrop for our hosts, Karen and Greg, to explore its many facets. From analyzing the film’s unique approach to horror and suspense to discussing the powerful performances, particularly that of Faye Dunaway, this episode promises to be both insightful and entertaining.

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, Karen and Greg will enjoy a themed “Faye Dunaway” cocktail, a delightful recipe found on silverscreensuppers.com. As they sip on this specially crafted drink, they’ll share their personal thoughts and critiques, making for an interactive and engaging listening experience. Listeners are encouraged to join in by preparing their own “Faye Dunaway” cocktails at home.

Don’t miss out on this exciting episode where we not only celebrate the birthday of a Hollywood icon but also revisit one of her memorable films. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Faye Dunaway or new to her work, this discussion of “Eyes of Laura Mars” is sure to provide fresh perspectives and enjoyable moments. Tune in and be part of the conversation as we toast to the legendary career of Faye Dunaway.

Faye Dunaway Cocktail

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 1/4 oz fresh mango juice
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• 3 jalapeno wheels (two in the shaker, one for garnish, seeds removed if desired)
• 2 dashes Regans’ Orange Bitters

Instructions:

  1. To make the Faye, simply muddle the ingredients listed here in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously and strain into a classic coupette.
  2. Garnish with the remaining jalapeno slice and prepare for your close-up.

    Source: silverscreensuppers.com

A Brief Synopsis: Laura Mars is a renowned New York City fashion photographer who features sensual and violent images in her controversial work. Suddenly, Laura gains the ability to see visions from a serial killer’s perspective — and it happens to be her friends and associates that he is stalking. Aided by police investigator John Neville, Laura tries to prevent the murderer from finding more victims, but she has no idea who the psychopath could be.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

  • We learn about the photographer Helmut Newton.
  • Karen tells us about gossip columnist Rona Barrett.
  • How much in 1978 money is $50 worth today?
  • Karen reminisces about using a dark room to develop and print photographs.
  • We learn about the mental health hospital Bellevue.
  • Greg works in a Star Wars reference.

Our rating of the film:

3 Cocktail Rating

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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