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Elaine May's 'Mikey and Nicky' at 50: A Troubled Production, Enduring Legacy

Elaine May faced significant legal and creative battles with Paramount Pictures over her 1975 gangster film "Mikey and Nicky," leading to a troubled production and initial unfavorable reviews. Despite these challenges, the film has gained cult status, with its 50th anniversary celebrated by a 4K restoration screening at Lincoln Center, highlighting May's enduring artistic vision and the unique difficulties she faced as a female director in Hollywood.