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Yasmine (2014)
Fast Moving, Gripping Teen Angst with Grit
Loved everything about Yasmine. Basic storyline, while nothing new, was refreshingly told with all actors very believable and convincing. Fight scenes were very well choreographed and exciting.
While many of the reviews are from citizens of Brunel, I'm from Brooklyn New York New York and was totally energized by the high quality of the film-making involved with Yasmine. Contained many basic adolescence concerns and parenting as well. Nothing corny but flowed easily with some rather funny characters whose appearance was always welcome. Lead Liyana Yus was rather remarkable as her character grew with radical and dark changes. Quite liked the soundtrack and use of the camera. Did not dwell / linger on close-ups... a most welcome change from most Hollywood movies. Congratulations and thanks to all involved for making Yasmine a most entertaining cinematic & rewarding experience.
Gunsmoke: The Tarnished Badge (1974)
Intense & Frightening!
Couldn't agree more with other reviews here but must include the imaginitive and fluid direction by Michael O'Herlihy. Excellent camera placement and angles often leading to a surprising climax of situations.
Can never have enough praise for Victor French although and unjustly not spoken about enough. Vast range of skill and always convincing.
Gripping episode and top notch cast make this episode a must see.....
The Virginian: It Takes a Big Man (1963)
Lloyd Nolan, Chris Robinson, Ryan O'Neal.... Mandatory
Top notch viewing with outstanding performances from all. Ryan O'Neal... a particular surprise departing from his often easy going, not overdemanding roles. Here he works with with an excellent script requiring changes within his complex and bullied character. Incredibly overlooked actor Chris Robinson once agains shines as a meanspirted / angry young man matched only by ill tempered Lloyd Nolan who, as mentioned by others, always brings a great performance and especially shines in villianous / antagonist roles. Plus his scenes with Lee J. Cobb are a priceless joy of realistic acting. Every aspect of this episode is convincing and riveting......
Lucky (2017)
Flawless Beauty.....
Just finished watching "Lucky" and cannot find enough praise for it's mixure of entertainment, philosophy and artistic excellence. Every performance was magnificent with cameos particularly sincere and joyfully rendered by actors seemingly delighted / honored and cherishing the chance to work with friend Harry Dean Stanton. Was especially impressed with "Alien" co-star Tom Skerrit's scene and was wonderfully delighted with personal fave, James Darren, as co-star.
Too much joy and celebration of the essence of life and storytelling for me to break down. I can only sit back and enjoy the journey of Harry Dean Stanton.... it speaks for us all.
The Saint: Sibao (1965)
The Saint Voodoo
From the first moment and image you know something most special is about to unfold.... and you won't be disappointed. In fact, that's way to small. And if your a lover of fantasy films the rewards can not be measured. Unlike most TV episodes dealing with subjects of the supernatural, in this case Voodoo and the undead, an explanation of a hoax or ruse is thrown in to explain the prior preceedings. Not here. In fact "Sabao" is one of the best and most atmospheric tales of Voodoo I've ever seen. Plus the scene when a doctor in the small Haitian village this story takes place in tells Roger Moore about Voodoo and the undead, aka zombies, is the creepiest and clearest explanation of the subject I've ever heard. While watching this episode I was in a constant state of "whoa... how are they going to explain that". And what a superbly filmed episode it is. Excellent and unique camerawork with, as always, top notch performances from every actor here. You sensed someone unique was behind this and sure enough when the end credits listed as the director Peter Yates, it was no surprise someone of his caliber helmed this episode. Cannot recommend this series enough and "Sibao".... remarkable by any standard.
Burke's Law: Who Killed Mother Goose? (1965)
Clever, Fun & Funny.... Typical of Entire Series
Hooray for the new free TV station, Decades, and their launch of showing entire runs of TV shows and particularly these episodes of Burkes Law. Haven't looked at this series since it's initial run and enjoying the delightful mix of amazing guests playing eccentrics of the highest order. Not un-similar to Batman in the aspect of just watching great actors having a blast during basically McGuffin scenarios. All episodes are a whodunit focused within a singular profession. Great snappy dialog, plenty of cheesecake, constant giggles and out & out laughter. Cool role reversals and surprises particularly from the guests. Currently watching Arlene Dahl as a stock car driver and episode in review here has an amazing & fun performance by George Hamilton as a mod beatnik poet. Every performance so far has been a unique revelation. I'm lovin' it!!
Finding the Way Home (1991)
Unique, thought provoking, solid all the way home.
Unique storyline, with a possible nod to Lost Horizon, as a man going through a crisis gets amnesia, wanders into a village / camp of Mexican migrant workers and starts anew. As always Hector Elizondo steals every scene he's in and film provides another reason to love Beverly Garland. George C.brings along his Oscar winning ways and every performance here brims with sincere honesty. What a shame that this film is lingering in the vaults and not released on video or DVD. Nice location work in Texas brings a strong sense of reality to the storyline and the hard-line situations of the characters. Film grabs the viewer from start to finish and I didn't want the film to end.