In ”My Blue Heaven,” written by Nora Ephron ... measured and constantly tethered to an emotional reality that even Joan Cusack, as the solemn D.A. who falls in love with him, can`t reach.

Released a little over a month before Goodfellas, Herbert Ross’ silly crime romp My Blue Heaven stars Steve ... played by the always hilarious Joan Cusack). Tasked to keep in line is FBI agent ...

Joan Cusack likes to describe herself as ... The turning point for me was “My Blue Heaven” (1990). I had a tough time with the director, Herbert Ross, which shook my sense of self.