Faces - (John Cassavetes;1968;USA) - ****
Richard and Maria are a married, middle-aged couple. Over a day, Richard cheats on his wife with a young woman named Jeanie while Maria cheats on him with a young man named Chet.
Although in some instances overacted, this is an excellent film about a married couple who are burnt out in happiness. This Cassavetes' best so far that I've seen. Aside a few little moments, John Marley is great as Richard, at times charismatic and others filled with angst. Lynn Carlin and Gena Rowlands are also very good in their roles, as well as Seymour Cassel who has an energy perfect for his role. Perhaps the film would be better off with a color, rather then black/white gritty feel but it works on many levels. The final image just before the credits role a perfect ending.

Next up tomorrow or Saturday, A Woman Under the Influence.