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Sunday Night (1988)
Unique, eclectic, amazing, fantastic
Similar to the other reviewers here, this show really sticks in my mind as a one-of-a-kind show that I am very gratified to have seen almost every episode. Unfortunately, my home-made tapes have long since bitten the dust. Favorite performances: Eric Clapton and Robert Cray jamming out a few tunes from Clapton's "Journeyman" several months before the album was released. Sanborn playing with the Chili Peppers. One of the last televised appearances of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks. The list goes on and on. Too bad this show will never be released on DVD. Too many different record labels would have to cooperate. (God forbid!)
Rollerball (1975)
The Original "Extreme" Sport
This movie is outstanding for several reasons. The first being, it's view or "guess" at the future. This film was made in the 70's, and takes place in the "future." Rather than the usual post-apocalypse scenario, or the trite "there is no violence in the future" theme, there is little in the film (other than clothing and hairstyles) that dates it as a 70's film. The concept of giant corporations becoming more powerful than governments is nearly a reality today, some would say. The sport of rollerball itself is no more dangerous or extreme than many events televised on ESPN2 or FOX sports today. Don't think I'm going overboard here. This is not a masterpiece or anything. However, it is FAR superior to the recent remake and holds up very well in contemporary times even though it's over 25 years old. As you watch the movie, think about this: can you imagine how much fun those stuntmen had while practicing for the movie? I have no way of knowing, but I'd be willing to bet that there were several "real" games of rollerball played by those guys, and I bet they had a blast! At last check, the DVD was available for $9.99, and it's well worth every penny.