Can You Ever Forgive Me? Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

¿Podrás perdonarme algún día?
Title in Italiano:

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Title in Português:

Memórias de uma Falsificadora Literária

Synopsis

In the early 1990s, Lee Israel, a biographer with a modicum of writing success, has fallen on hard times largely of her own doing. Her choice of subjects is in general not of interest to today's book buying public, and she, in her only true friends being her aged cat Jersey and a scotch and soda in not really liking people and people in turn not really liking her, has burned bridges with everyone her agent Marjorie has built for her. She will have to start from the ground up again if she wants a writing career, as, hiding behind her subjects, the book buying public will not buy a "Lee Israel" on the strength of her name in not knowing who she is as a writer or person. This situation has led to her being months behind in rent as she spends whatever little money she has on alcohol and Jersey's medical needs.

In doing research for her latest book on Fanny Brice - with no advance from Marjorie - and selling a cherished personal memento of a handwritten letter from Katharine Hepburn in needing the money, Lee discovers there is a market for such celebrity memorabilia, and in the process decides, with her writing talent, to go into the fraudulent business of creating and selling fake personal documents purportedly by dead celebrities, especially of writers with strong public personas, such as Dorothy Parker and Noël Coward. She ends up befriending a gay past acquaintance from her literary circles, Jack Hock, also having fallen on hard times, Jack, not only becoming her drinking buddy, but her partner in crime.

As they are able to get out of their financial holes in this business, Lee may begin to have second thoughts in also befriending Anna, one of the rare bookstore owners who likes Lee for Lee, an unusual position for her. But as the fraud looks like it may catch up specifically to Lee, she, feeling like these fakes are at least stretching her writing muscles, only becomes more resolute in at least the creative pursuit of what she's doing.

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?
I Thought Of You Last Night
Ralph Freed: Writer
Same Old Scene
Manhattan
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Bad Luck
Street of Dreams
Detour
Baby Won't You Say You Love Me
Goodnight Ladies
Madeira
Steeple
There Goes My Gun
Can't Run But
Trav'lin' Light
Maduros
Illusions
I'll Be Seeing You
Charade
I Thought of You Last Night (Jeri Southern)
Nate Heller: Performer
Manhattan (Blossom Dearie)
Nate Heller: Performer
Bad Luck (Dinah Washington)
Nate Heller: Performer
Snowy Day (Nate Heller)
Nate Heller: Performer
Street of Dreams (Peggy Lee)
Nate Heller: Performer
What Dorothy Said (Nate Heller)
Nate Heller: Performer
Detour (Patti Page)
Nate Heller: Performer
Noel Coward / John Hancock (Nate Heller)
Nate Heller: Performer
There Goes My Gun (Pixies)
Nate Heller: Performer
Trav'lin' Light (Chet Baker)
Nate Heller: Performer
Dear Edna (Nate Heller)
Nate Heller: Performer
I'll Be Seeing You (Tank and the Bangas)
Nate Heller: Performer
Cat Sh*t (Nate Heller)
Nate Heller: Performer
Charade (Remastered) (Blossom Dearie)
Nate Heller: Performer
Goodnight Ladies (Justin Vivian Bond)
Nate Heller: Performer

User reviews

Susan Perez
10/10

The soundtrack of Can You Ever Forgive Me? perfectly captures the melancholic and introspective mood of Lee Israel's downward spiral. The somber and haunting melodies evoke a sense of desperation and isolation that mirrors Lee's emotional state throughout the film.

Thomas Martinez
4/10

One negative opinion I have about the soundtrack of Can You Ever Forgive Me? is that it lacked emotional depth and failed to capture the complexities of the main character's struggles and internal conflicts. The music felt generic and uninspired, missing the opportunity to enhance the storytelling and evoke a deeper connection with the audience.

Elizabeth Parker
9/10

The musical choices in the film effectively enhance the atmosphere of deceit and intrigue as Lee delves deeper into the world of forging literary memorabilia. The tense and suspenseful compositions heighten the sense of moral ambiguity and the thrill of deception, adding an extra layer of complexity to the storytelling.

Charles Young
8/10

The choice of music in the film enhances the character development, especially in portraying Lee's isolated and complex personality with a sense of authenticity.

Daniel Gonzalez
7/10

The soundtrack of Can You Ever Forgive Me? perfectly captures the melancholic and gritty atmosphere of Lee Israel's struggles, adding depth and emotion to the storytelling.

Patricia Young
5/10

The music choices in the film effectively underscore the sense of isolation and loneliness that Lee Israel experiences, creating a somber atmosphere that resonates with the character's struggles.

Steven Hill
5/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era fits well with the film's themes of reinvention and deception, adding a layer of intrigue to the story.

Thomas Hernandez
3/10

Another negative aspect of the soundtrack was its inconsistency in setting the tone for the different scenes throughout the movie. There were moments where the music felt out of place or mismatched with the mood of the story, causing a distraction rather than complementing the narrative. This lack of cohesion in the soundtrack detracted from the overall viewing experience and left me feeling disconnected from the characters and their journey.

Susan Green
8/10

The score effectively conveys the tension and thrill of Lee's fraudulent activities, creating a sense of suspense and intrigue throughout the film.

Ashley Carter
5/10

The soundtrack of Can You Ever Forgive Me? perfectly captures the melancholic and desperate tone of Lee Israel's story, enhancing the emotional depth of the film.

Sarah Baker
7/10

The music in Can You Ever Forgive Me? not only complements the narrative but also serves as a character in itself, adding layers of complexity to the overall cinematic experience.

Mark King
5/10

Overall, the music in Can You Ever Forgive Me? plays a crucial role in immersing the audience in Lee Israel's world, making her journey of self-discovery and deceit all the more compelling and impactful.

Brian Taylor
8/10

The soundtrack's blend of jazz and classical elements provides a rich and dynamic backdrop that immerses the audience in the world of 1990s New York City.

William Jones
5/10

The subtle use of jazz elements in the soundtrack adds a layer of sophistication and complexity to the narrative, reflecting Lee's own intricate personality and the complexity of her fraudulent schemes.