Grace of My Heart

Though surely inspired by her, this is not the Carole King story (it's more like a tapestry). In her first starring role, Illeana Douglas (To Die For, Cape Fear) hits all the right notes as Edna Buxton, an aspiring singer-songwriter. Installed in New York's legendary Brill Building, she writes hit songs for others under the name of Denise Waverly. However, her private life, with such heels as hack songwriter Eric Stoltz and married man Bruce Davison, is less than harmonious. Matt Dillon gives off good vibrations as a Brian Wilson type. Optional. (K. Lee Benson)