CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?:  Based on the memoir by Lee Israel, this film stars Melissa McCarthy as Israel who for much of the 1970's and 80's earned her living by writing bios of well known people.  Then, in the 90's she has trouble getting anything published because she seems out of step with the times.  Finally (through a fluke accident) she discovers a letter written by Fanny Brice steals it and sells it.  Realizing that there is money to be made she starts forging other letters (from the likes of Noel Coward and Dorothy Parker.  Let me say at the outset, Ms. McCarthy is absolutely wonderful in this role of the lonely, slightly depressed writer and could rack up a nomination.  Equally good is Richard E. Grant as her friend and ultimately, her partner in crime.  Also a nod must go to Jane Curtain who  plays her agent with the proper amount of pity and disgust.  This is what I would call a "New York" movie, capturing that booksellers mecca of a town.   I simply loved it and you will too!  And that's a promise!