I've owned this for years on VHS and was always bummed out that it was only in "pan and scan " aka "full screen " even though the cover said it was "letterbox. " Thanks to Hulu, I can finally see what I was missing. Ever since I heard the song "Cassavetes " by Fugazi, I sought out his movies( I know this is Elaine May's film but he portrays Nick since her story's so brutally honest ) because they were a great band with lots of songs and this was the only one that was named after someone who was the subject of the song. His directorial debut "Shadows " is completely one of a kind. Lots of pictures have tackled the topic of a black and white couple but it's the only one I know of which features no racial slurs. The NAACP offered an endorsement of it but Cassavetes refused because he wanted someone from below the Mason-Dixon line to stumble upon the picture and come away from the viewing with a more objective point of view. He knew that if the NAACP endorsed it, a white southerner's chances of seeing it would be microscopically small.

Wow. I think Rodney's review says it all. It truly is a mind-bender this film. Very realistic and very dark, and all the twists and turns were amazing. Brilliantly acted. Cassavetes had a real following & was known for his own avante garde film-making. I am glad hulu offered this very interesting choice. hulu is good like that!

I can see why this movie isn't for everyone. It doesn't have a slick, stylised look to it. Some of the scenes seem a little over the top. It's kinda like a actors showcase and totally charactor driven. The story is simple and deals with classic themes of friendship and betrayal. I think if you like criterion collection movies you would like this one.

rodney, this is not an underrated movie. it was rated correctly. my son, who is fifteen can make this movie.