So, I watched a Youtube version that I found out (by glancing at the Wiki about an hour in) was color restored via AI, so this review feels a bit like cheating. But I really couldn't tell that anything was amiss until the final number which had some background glitching. And, I have to say that it really did help with the experience. I think an over two hour early talkie variety piece would be a little tough to take…
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All or Nothing 2002
From what I can glean on Wikipedia, this appears to be Mike Leigh’s breakup movie. Where the evils of co-dependency are laid bare. Where self-sufficient singles have taken their lumps but are ultimately better for not pairing up - shutting the door on a horrifying future and buying gigantic vases to celebrate their ex being in Algeria.
The scene where Spall and Manville are finally honest and open about their feelings is so truthful it’s hard to watch. Resentment, disappointment…
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Thirteen Women 1932
Strange but true: the film that got me into film. It’s sure not a five star in quality, but it’s high up there in enjoyment level. It’s one hour, has Myrna Loy as an evil vamp, and of course poor Peg Entwistle. The ending is quite top notch. One day maybe an unedited version will roll down the tracks.
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The Patchwork Girl of Oz 1914
So, I didn’t plan on having a Time Bandits/obscure silent Oz film double-feature, but here we are. And ya know what? This here is the film for kids of all ages that Terry Gilliam wanted to make, but couldn’t cause of his bloat. I wish that more films had the effortless anarchic streak of Patchwork Girl of Oz. And horniness - tons of flirty side-eyes, cross-dressing and Furries on this ride. I truly enjoyed every bit of its 50-or-so minutes,…
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