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There's Always Vanilla (1971)
Definitely in Romero's TOP 3 FILMS. Excellent!
I am first and foremost a vigilant fan and defender of the horror genre; it's where my heart lies. But this radical departure from the genre Romero has primarily stuck to - is a surprising delight. The previous user comments do a terrible injustice to the director, writer and cast. The sharp, intelligent dialogue is delivered by a talented, lively and very professional group of actors. The story itself is unlike other of its contemporaries in that it has the brains and skill of a true auteur fleshing out what, in the hands of a lesser artist, would have been a mere exploitation flick. Romero's distinct framing of shots and brilliant editing techniques are in full force; and anyone who appreciates Romero as a director (not just horror movies) should definitely see it. Considering Romero is as political a director as he is an artistic one, this is a perfectly logical follow-up to his horror masterpiece, "Night of the Living Dead". " There's Always Vanilla" is funny, artistic, lurid and intelligent. Highly recommended.
Santa Claus (1959)
I watch it twice a year!!
When I was about five years old my sisters took me to see this film "Santa Claus" a man dressed as Santa Claus was in the main lobby and gave each child a bag of peanuts an orange and a candy cane, this was part of the admission which was about a dollar or less for me in 1969 or 70. This was how K. Gordon Murray booked this dubbed, Spanish children's film, into theaters. The movie was haunting then and it still is, creepy and funny, I watched this with my family a couple of years ago, and I am sure they will never forget it either. A strange mix of Santa as God, versus Old Devil Pitch, who tempts little children to do bad things.A great way to scare kids with fear of Santa/God not giving you presents. Some people will laugh and others, may find it disturbing. I watch it at least twice a year and find it disturbingly funny!