Afterglow

Aroview: At times precious but ultimately wise drama of multiple adulteries sees disjointed couple Nick Nolte (plumber) and Julie Christie (ex-horror actress) criss-crossing beds with a younger pair in a singles bar. Dir. Alan Rudolph pours his usual cocktail of serious intent and mocking irony, with poignant moments preceeding door-slamming farce. Ultimately, film's unique savour makes it worth sitting still for.