Julie Andrews: A Love Story with Blake Edwards Explored

Celebrating Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards

Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. This newsletter is, of course, mostly devoted to going out to the movies. We do also spend a lot of time watching things at home, and something that really jumped out from the upcoming schedule is the new American Masters — Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames, which will premiere on PBS on Tuesday and will also be available on the PBS app.

Julie Andrews: A Reflection on Love and Movies

The film, directed, produced, and co-written by Danny Gold, is an affectionate look at the career of writer-director Blake Edwards, with a special focus on his relationship with his wife of more than 40 years, Julie Andrews. Edwards, who died in 2010 at age 88, was an exceptionally versatile filmmaker, capable of Operation Petticoat, The Great Race, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses, The Wild Rovers, and the Pink Panther series.

• Julie Andrews starred in classic films like The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins.
• Edwards directed Andrews in films such as Darling Lili, S.O.B., and Victor/Victoria.
• Many found their pairing to be an unlikely couple but they created cinematic magic.