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Scandale (1982)
Biting Satire, Canadian Style!
"Scandale" came out at a time that few Canadians (and probably zero Americans) will recall easily: it was a satire of an ACTUAL event that occurred within the Quebec government, being that lowly government clerks and such had procurred gov't video equipment to make raunchy porn movies in an effort to bolster their pathetic salaries, in a time of gov't cutbacks.
The film mirrors the actual events and takes pot shots at the political mood at the time: Canada in general, and Quebec in particular. Viewers cannot fully appreciate how clever the writing is unless they know a bit of the background to the film's premise.
Assuming a viewer knows nothing of the actual scandal, this film may seem far-fetched and ridiculous. Even then, there are some very funny moments and scenes (the teeny-tiny Christmas turkeys are hysterical!) and the naughty bits might just steam up your lenses just a little!
Nanette Workman's "Call Girl" number is sexy and intriguing, especially since she's not attractive in the "usual" sense.
If you enjoy political satire and have been a current events fan for many years, you'll probably appreciate the more subtle charms of this film.
The film mirrors the actual events and takes pot shots at the political mood at the time: Canada in general, and Quebec in particular. Viewers cannot fully appreciate how clever the writing is unless they know a bit of the background to the film's premise.
Assuming a viewer knows nothing of the actual scandal, this film may seem far-fetched and ridiculous. Even then, there are some very funny moments and scenes (the teeny-tiny Christmas turkeys are hysterical!) and the naughty bits might just steam up your lenses just a little!
Nanette Workman's "Call Girl" number is sexy and intriguing, especially since she's not attractive in the "usual" sense.
If you enjoy political satire and have been a current events fan for many years, you'll probably appreciate the more subtle charms of this film.
The Little Ark (1972)
A treasure of a movie, rare indeed!
I saw this movie when it was released in 1972 and I was 6 years old. It was forever burned into my memory, and when I finally found the book upon which it was based, I was thrilled to rediscover one of those haunting memories of childhood.
The book itself brings back dim glimpses of the movie; until I see the movie again, it will still be a dream. But the memories it left are uplifting, happy and magical. A must-see for kids of all ages.
The book itself brings back dim glimpses of the movie; until I see the movie again, it will still be a dream. But the memories it left are uplifting, happy and magical. A must-see for kids of all ages.