postcards from the edge (1990) - suzanne's mom has a car accident

suzanne (meryl streep) is back in the trenches after her mom, doris (shirley maclaine), decides to drive into a tree while under the influence. even in a hospital bed with a dui over her head, doris is more stressed about her aging skin and the paparazzi than the actual crash. they’re bickering with the grandmother one second and bonding over their shared trauma the next, like literal war buddies. doris finally admits she’s jealous of suzanne’s youth, and honestly, the vulnerability is a lot, but they still put on their best faces to go out there and perform for the cameras. watch postcards from the edge now:    • Postcards From The Edge   some of the links above are affiliate links; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. an actress struggles to rebuild her life and career after a drug overdose, all while living in the shadow of her iconic and incredibly overbearing movie star mother. it’s a witty, sharp, and totally relatable look at family drama and the price of fame in the 90s. you love it here. admit it. subscribe: ‪@grlcoded‬ #postcardsfromtheedge #merylstreep #shirleymaclaine #90smovies