Original sentence: It is May's third film, and one of her most innovative.Mikey and Nicky was released in New York City on December 21, 1976.The performances of Falk and Cassavetes make this much more than a gangster movie; it's a portrait of human foibles, loyalty, and inner conflict.Using three cameras that she sometimes left running for hours, May captured spontaneous interaction between actor Peter Falk (of the TV series Columbo), and actor (and maverick director) John Cassavetes
Edited sentence: Elaine May's tense, well-paced thriller is her third film, and one of her most innovative.The film was released in New York City on December 21, 1976.The performances of Falk and Cassavetes make this much more than a gangster movie--it's a compelling portrait of human foibles, loyalty, and inner conflict.Their relationship and their personalities drive this portrait of one evening in their thirty-year friendship.Using three cameras that she sometimes left running for hours, May captured a spontaneous, real interaction between actor Peter Falk (of the TV series Columbo), and actor (and maverick director) John Cassavetes