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The Boy Friend (1971)
A Visual Treat
"The Boy Friend" is an exciting adaptation of Sandy Wilson's stage-born play which Ken Russell has elevated into the status of a grand musical.Although Mr. Russell's excesses have worked/failed in other productions (I still adore "The Music Lovers", this one has a complete menu that satisfies this viewer. Top-notch cast (Twiggy, Tommy Tune and others and elevates the viewer into a three world dimmension: the actual show, the backstage goings on and Mr. Russe's projection into the Busby Berekely world of film going. Visuals are splendid. JuST A WONDERFUL FILM!!
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
A Science-Fiction Gem
Just think...filmed in BLACK AND WHITE, no special effects (so to speak), no violence, no pulsating score that blasts the soundtrack, with shades of film noir, this is indeed a chilling film. It takes a very simple premise (an alien tries to warn the world about impending doom) and there is enough suspense to keep the viewer involved and give him something to think about The film is just as relevant today as it was in 1951. The casting is excellent...Michael Rennie is suave, Patricia Neal vulnerable and Sam Jaffe is great as the scientist. They don't make movies like this anymore. Robert Wise did an excellent job as the director. I could watch this movie again and again and still be mesmerized by its message.