Title: Carnal Knowledge
Year: 1971
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Art Garfunkel, Ann-Margret, Rita Moreno
Description: The unsettling intimacy of Mike Nichols' "Carnal Knowledge" isn't just about sex; it's a chilling dissection of male friendship and the corrosive effects of disillusionment. Jack Nicholson and Art Garfunkel, in career-defining performances, embody two contrasting approaches to intimacy, their journey a stark exploration of vulnerability and the masks men wear. The film's unflinching gaze at the complexities of relationships, particularly the shifting dynamics of power and expectation, remains profoundly relevant. Nichols masterfully crafts a narrative that's both darkly comedic and deeply unsettling, leaving the viewer questioning the nature of connection and the price of fleeting pleasure. It's a masterpiece of uncomfortable honesty, a film that lingers long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on the elusive nature of genuine human connection. A powerful, if disturbing, exploration of masculinity and the search for meaning.