The Mirror Has Two Faces
US (1996): Comedy/Drama/Romance
Barbra Streisand's self-absorbed remake of André Cayatte's 1958 French film Le Miroir à deux faces stars Jeff Bridges as a college professor tired of sexual politics. He makes a deal with a dowdy colleague (Streisand) that they provide companionship for one another, with no thought of getting into bed. She agrees but soon becomes frustrated, the agreement only reinforcing her unfulfilled desire to have a complete relationship with a man. Mimi Rogers is on hand as Babs's striking sister, and Lauren Bacall received an Oscar® nomination for her role as the heroine's selfish mother. The film is OK, but it becomes an irritating vanity piece for Streisand (who directed as well as stars). Her character constantly gazes upon her own reflection and is told at least a dozen times, one way or another, just how attractive she is. One wants to shout out, we get it already -- you're pretty! (Amazon.com)
2 nominations
· Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 1996: Lauren Bacall
· Achievement in Music (Original Song) 1996: "I Finally Found Someone" Barbra Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch, Bryan Adams & Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Music & Lyric