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SF: Episode One (1998)
A charming and exciting homage to classic samurai cinema
Music video director Nakano Hiroyuki offers his superb feature film debut, photographed in brilliant black and white. The film moves at a rapid pace, filled with episodes of great swordplay action and a number of hilarious antics. Popular Japanese guitarist Hotei Tomoyasu not only provides the movie's excellent soundtrack but also portrays the powerful samurai master Kazamatsuri. Terrific performances all around, but it's Fukikoshi Mitsuro as the wonderfully silly Inukai Heishiro and Ogawa Tamaki as the strong-willed Koharu (Heishiro's love interest) who steal the movie.
The Big Steal (1949)
An irresistible film
Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer co-star in this film about a wrongfully accused man being chased by the bad guy, while chasing the other bad guy. Mitchum and Greer are both charming and warm, Mitchum with his cool demeanor and lazy eyes, Greer with her charismatic presence and radiant smile. William Bendix offers a terrific performance as the bad guy chasing down Mitchum. Fast, fun and not to be missed.
Body Puzzle (1992)
An enjoyable Bava thriller
After a man loses his lover in a motorcycle accident, he learns that the lover's organs have been transplanted into several different people. So he does what any reasonable person would do, and hacks up everyone, believing he can rebuild his lover and bring him back. Lamberto Bava directs this film with confidence, creating exciting and suspenseful scenes all the way until the wonderful surprise ending. Mario would have been proud!
Sisters (1972)
An effective and intense thriller
This is the first thriller from Brian De Palma, and it's one of his very best. Margot Kidder gives a wonderful performance in the dual role of Danielle and Dominique, the latter with a knack for killing people she doesn't like. Horrifying scenes of murder, equally terrifying scenes of psychological torture, and shifting perspectives of murderous deeds, all packed within a crisp visual style. A cinematically superb offering from De Palma.
Nadja (1994)
A wonderful vampire flick
This is a very clever and enjoyable vampire movie. The film employs beautiful black-and-white photography (with scenes of Pixelvision) and an abundance of understated humor. Elina Löwensohn is both graceful and hilarious as Nadja, the daughter of Dracula. Peter Fonda gives a splendid performance as the world-weary Van Helsing. A delightful rendering of the 1936 film, "Dracula's Daughter".