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Alice in Wonderland

cs — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:19:14 +0000

With buzz and hyped anticipation of the new Tim Burton 3D movie it was fun to review the story line in this excellent 1999 iteration. Granted that the new 2010 release will have state of the art graphics and special effects, the 1999 remake exceeded expectations by virtue of the Jim Henson (effects) Company and creative art design. It must be noted that the acting and actors’ lines were top rate; in particular, “Off with their heads!” Miranda Richardson as the Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter – Martin Short, and the performance by Gene Wilder as Mock Turtle. The plot line adaptation drew heavily from the dream aspect of the Wizard of Oz story, i.e. characters from Alice’s real life were assimilated into her wonderland escape. This helped to complete the plot and make sense of this classic fantasy.

Flame and Citron

cs — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:41:49 +0000

Intrigued when listening to my friend Henrik and his discussion of his Uncle and others involvement during the Second World War, it was cool to find and view this film. The principle characters, upon whom the drama is based, were part of the Danish underground: Holger Danske. The movie itself describes moral conflict and uncertainties of struggling against an opposition not necessarily identified by uniform. Flammen & Citronen (2008) foreign w/subtitles [spoiler]

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

cs — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:52:49 +0000

Starring Hugh O’Brian. No romance featured in the story plot line to spoil the action adventure drama. At least, that’s what my younger brother used to bemoan when reviewing TV action back then. “No girls! Yeach.” I’ve returned to this Western, via Netflix DVD, to absorb the 1950′s attitudes on honor, morals, ethics — oh yeah and for the wild frontier gun slinging. “Strong courageous and bold…” Capella singing music accompaniment lends to the period quaintness. Hey waidaminute. There ARE scarcely any females in this series. This handsome star isn’t another Rock Hudson kind of fellow, is he?

Old Black and White

cs — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:05:05 +0000

Playing now, early episodes of a English Go-Go Spy genre: The Avengers. Undecided if these episodes were filmed on a limited budget or more likely; the Brits were waaaaay behind Hollywood. In fact, the DVD re-master(ers) allow a disclaimer/apology for the primitive sound stage and video output. This is an early (1962) series pre Dianna Rigg (Emma Peel) featuring Honor Blackman. The socially incorrect acting dialog give historical insight into a classy era sans action stunts and fight scenes.

Idiocracy

cs — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:22:36 +0000

Idiocracy is a slightly dark comedy about the dumbing down of Uhh-merica. Shelved shortly after debut. Thought provoking and with a story line similar to A Day Without a Mexican (2004), I can never watch network TV again without thinking of this movie.