HBO caused a stir when it aired If These Walls Could Talk; a portrait of three women from three generations (all who occupied the same house at various times) who had unwanted pregnancies. HBO utilizes the same gimmick in the sequel; this time telling the story of women who love women.

The three stories of If These Walls Could Talk 2 are uneven. Far and away the most powerful and moving story is the first; taking place in 1961; starring Vanessa Redgrave as a woman "widowed" when her partner of 50 years suddenly dies. Redgrave is phenomenal; and her piece alone makes this sequel worth watching. The 1972 portion stars Michelle Williams; who finds dealing with the sexual politics of the gay community increasingly more complex when she falls in love with a boyish woman (played by Chlo? Sevigny). The most modern piece; taking place in 2000; portrays a contemporary lesbian couple (Sharon Stone and Ellen DeGeneres) determined to have a baby. The light nature of the story detracts from the more serious issues of the earlier segments. Despite the mixed fare; HBO once again proves itself on the cutting edge of moviemaking; with this rather daring film that will both provoke and entertain. --Jenny Brown