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Angel's Flight (1965)
Headed for DVD
The title "Angel's Flight" has a marvelous double meaning...the late, quaint funicular railway in downtown Los Angeles, and the film's emotionally scarred "angel", Liz. Made on a shoe-string budget over a period of several years, Deane Romano's script is a mature, non-exploitation story of a serial-killer in L.A.'s seedy side. Eschewing gratuitous violence, the killer's psychological turmoil is revealed by her relationship with a local newsman and the help of the good-guy detective. Excellent cast (especially the gorgeous Indus Arthur), well-devised plot and unique locations far overcome some spotty photography and uneven directing. On balance...good entertainment!
Luther (2003)
Outstanding!
The fact that Luther's virulent anti-semitism and his hatred of the Catholic church were not addressed in this film, does nothing to detract from this stunning production. Every aspect of the film is brilliant...the writing, the acting of the entire cast (particularly Ustinov), the PHOTOGRAPHY, production design, wardrobe, make-up! The locations, the score...perfect. I don't imagine that the teen audience will pick up on it, but for mature movie-lovers this is a refreshing relief from the usual Schwarzenegger garbage.