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Skaterdater (1966)
NOSTALGIA!!!
I saw this in my mid teens (mid 70's) at a time when I was already getting the feeling that the past was better. I'm smart enough now to know that the belief in the "good old days" is almost wholly an illusion, albeit, a POWERFUL illusion. When I saw this film all I wanted to do was get into a time machine, go back to the time when it was made and STAY there!
The Odd Couple (1970)
They ARE Unger and Madison.
Tony Randall and Jack Klugman were as good as anyone else in these roles: Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. In addition to this TV series, they reprised their roles on the stage in Neil Simons' actual play:"The Odd Couple" It is the cryingest shame of all time that this was not captured on video tape. You see, as good as this series was, the writing was never even close to the quality of Simons' play. So fond am I of these actors in these roles and so great is the play that it would be the ultimate kick-in-the-head to see this combination of cast and dialogue. Also, a fitting homage to a much loved and remembered TV series.
Disneyland: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 1 (1963)
Ahead of it's time.
If you want to see a rivetting thriller that keeps you on the edge-of-your-seat, don't look here. This film is episodic. However, If you enjoy characters like Batman, The Shadow, Darkman, The Phantom, or even Spawn, then you might want to have a look at this one. I used to say (to anyone who would listen) that Steven Spielberg could not have done a better job of realizing the "Scarecrow" character. Then along came Tim Burton, and now I say (to anyone who will listen) that not even He could have done a better job of realizing the "Scarecrow". He is, like Batman and the others, a "dark" hero. Executed here with a style(panache) WELL ahead of it's time. Not even does George Lucas, with his "Darth Vader", have anything that beats this presentation of "The Scarecrow".
Alice in Wonderland (1999)
Well done!
At some points, sophisticated puppetry was used to realize talking animals. At other points CGI was used for talking flowers. And then at other points, little more was used than what you would see on stage at your local elementary school. It doesn't ruin the production, but it is a puzzling inconsistancy. The realization of the Mad Hatter is the best ever. It's the role that Martin Short was born to play. He's a somewhat overlooked talent. Having the resources to morph his head made it almost obligatory, but it seems inspired anyway. I will purchace a copy of this movie.