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Dennis Farina, in a brief and uncredited role, is chillingly superb as a hood (while eating a steak dinner) matter of factly, describing (to the cops guarding him) his participation in the brutal murder of an associate.

His scene is a gem that stands out in a movie of great performances by the cast. The opening setup frames a mesmerizing story you will want to see a second, third or more times.

This is a unique form of storytelling - the only things close are "Last Year at Marienbad" & "Billy Liar" but that is just the starting point. Reality and fantasy overlap and intertwine, irony and selfishness all contribute to a story told in flash backs / forwards and alter egos. Stunning visual images (telephone poles become crucifixions along the railway) are frequent. You will have to pay attention or you will miss out on abrupt shifts of a very original story as the central character who is confined in a hospital ward, rejects his current reality (as much as he can) and reexamines his memories of his past and is also working on ideas for his next novel. Whew. It is hard to follow at first but if you persist and learn the "grammar" of this show you will be richly rewarded.

This is one of those movies that will persist in your memory. Head and shoulders above recent remake - "Talented Mr. Ripley". The beautiful photography and horrifying crimes will fascinate and disturb. Alain Delon is delightfully deceitful (as Ripley). Marie Laforet (Marge) is stunningly beautiful. A must see for film noir fans.

I still think this is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen after 40 years of viewing experience. Any fan of the "Carry On" series will be delighted. I think it is equal to "The Ladykillers" (Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom) which also is a "10".

In second week or release it has already died and sent to the second run theatres. This poorly done film is a pale imitation of the original which was sensational. The subtlety of the original was lost. When the director could not think of a better idea he chose a lesser one. Better if he had made a straight copy.

Stallone tries, but he is just not right for the part. Car chases in the rain and weird looking bad guys are poor substitute for interesting drama it might have been. Too bad, it could have been a great remake of an great original. See the Michael Caine version if you can find it or catch rare showing on TV.

If you even liked Python a little I think you will love this. The episode with Elvis and the Nazis is too funny. The characters are out there in space literally and figuratively but that would be a great place to be with them. A feast for the funny bone.

This is a unique form of storytelling - the only things close are "Last Year at Marienbad" & "Billy Liar" but that is just the starting point. Reality and fantasy overlap and intertwine, irony and selfishness all contribute to a story told in flash backs / forwards and alter egos. Stunning visual images (telephone poles become crucifixions along the railway) are frequent. You will have to pay attention or you will miss out on abrupt shifts of a very original story as the central character who is confined in a hospital ward, rejects his current reality (as much as he can) and reexamines his memories of his past and is also working on ideas for his next novel. Whew. It is hard to follow at first but if you persist and learn the "grammar" of this show you will be richly rewarded.

The adventures of three young women from diverse show biz backgrounds meet at an audition and form a rock trio with hilarious results; including a tour where one of the venues is a Scottish country & western bar. Great performances and good singing and outrageous humor. Good songs too! ("I used to be in talkin' pictures, talkin' pictures, if you know what I mean" is a hoot.) British humor at its best by, ironically an American author. My thumbs are way up. Love to see this again - it was run on PBS. RB

This B& W film, set in New York uses its locations and actors with great skill. The sound editing is very effective and adds moments of tension to the atypically dark contrasty lighting. One shot of an exterior street is enormously powerful without any action beside the cityscape. The director has a great eye - not as good at acting as directing though. If you like film noir - this low budget film is worthy of your viewing.

One of my top ten favorite films. Great performance by Jagger and almost everyone else in this film. Stylistic murder scene is abhorent and pretty. No heavy message but wry references to itself in different scenes. This film is credited with causing James Fox to give up acting for the Salvation Army for a number of years. Entertainingly outrageous characters. Is the little girl really a girl? Didn't that picture frame have a painting in it before. Keep your eyes peeled. Nicolas Roeg at his best.

The opening and ending shots have stayed in my mind for 30 years from one screening. An interesting film, if a bit self indulgent.

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