In “Crazy in the Moonlight,” Melinda Gros employs witty and pointed dialog to bring to life the high-stakes world of fine art collecting, where treachery hides behind every canvas. On one night, friends gathered for a dinner party jockey for power, influence, and the social status that sterling reputation and wealth confer. As the moon rises, desperation sets in, and a couple struggles to recover their wealth and preserve their marriage. In the end, “Crazy in the Moonlight” is itself a work of fine art, a “painting-come-to-life,” where the authenticity of everyone and everything is always in...
In “Crazy in the Moonlight,” Melinda Gros employs witty and pointed dialog to bring to life the high-stakes world of fine art collecting, where treachery hides behind every canvas. On one night, friends gathered for a dinner party jockey for power, influence, and the social status that sterling reputation and wealth confer. As the moon rises, desperation sets in, and a couple struggles to recover their wealth and preserve their marriage. In the end, “Crazy in the Moonlight” is itself a work of fine art, a “painting-come-to-life,” where the authenticity of everyone and everything is always in question.