The Local Stigmatic (1990)

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rafaey.ali
Pacino's passion project and a film he's singled out as being a favorite from his filmography. The play is interesting--he says no one "gets" it after just one read. Al's great as usual, but his attempt at a cockney accent comes off as an inconsistent mix of English, Australian, American, and Tony Montana. I suspect it's why he hasn't acted in a drastically non-American accent since. 3 years 11 months ago
Siskoid
Heathcote Williams' one-act (one-hour) play, The Local Stigmatic. This time, Pacino pairs up with Paul Guilfoyle in this ambiguous anti-celebrity statement that seems more relevant today than it was either when the film was made (early 90s) or the play was written (mid 60s). It's an off-putting piece to be sure, but worthy of attention. The dialog seems opaque and coded, but sinister, and ultimately, scary. I haven't seen such ugly characters since, I dunno, Mamet's Edmund, or perhaps LaBute's In the Company of Men, so it's not an easy film, but it is short. It wasn't a success on stage, so Pacino is a bit desperate to have it be discovered (it was never released until this 2007 set). 6 years 11 months ago