A Shot in the Dark

60s British Comedy
3 Stars

A Pink Panther sequel, starring the great Peter Sellers. The jokes here are often lowbrow gags, but often times with hilarious effect. Sellers is great, and he lays the seeds for Austin Powers/Dr Evil numerous times throughout. The movie oozes a hip vibe, much more so than say The Knack and How to Get It.

Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde

70's Thriller
British
2 stars

I'm not sure when I last thought this about a film, but this film is a prime candidate for a remake, by a thoughtful producer who can push the gender-bending and sexual elements (I'm thinking Shawn Ryan of The Shield) using today's mores. This film rushes headlong into deviant territory, only to become relatively chaste when the going gets good. Premise for the ages, though, a gender battle of Jekyll and Hyde rather than meek/ogre.

Radio On

Borderline 70s/80s Drama
British
4.5 stars

This is a real gem of a find, a British art house road movie. The opening, with the German version of Bowie's "Heroes" and a camera moving around an apartment, is wonderful and sets the tone for what follows. One of the best soundtracks I've ever heard including Kraftwerk (from Radioactivity), incredible visual sense (Wim Winders had some involvement with production), pacing meditative, and overall a strong film.

Bullet Boy

British
00s Drama
4 stars

Called the "Boyz in the Hood" of England, it's the story of some youths trying to stay on this side of the law. Sad stuff. Massive Attack soundtrack. Damn good movie.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

British
60s Drama
4.5 stars

Great British realism new wave film about wayward lad in youth home who also runs fast, and is thus a target for being exploited. About a lot more, though, so you gotta pay attention. Lead actor oozes charisma.

Football Factory

British
3 stars

A Rockstar Games film about football hooliganism in Britain, I found this much less good than Green Street Hooligans. Lots of sizzle, not much substance.

The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp

Forties Drama
2.5 stars
This was one of those films I was itching to see, but I didn't finish watching this British period piece. I think it's just me. I'd like to try this film again.