Tender Dracula, or Confessions of a Blood Drinker (1974) **

Silly and often incoherent French comedy with more than a touch of grand guignol, it's nevertheless an enjoyable watch. It's colorful, lit well, briskly paced and has Pete Cushing in a surprising romantic role, that '70's vibe and lovely supporting players.

The Appointment (1982) *

Lame attempt at atmospheric supernatural thriller is just repetitive and dull. Waste of Ed Woodward.

Yellowbeard (1983) **

It's got a great cast that tries very hard and there are several very funny one liners but the second half drags an awful lot and sinks the picture. Cleese is very funny and great to see James Mason get silly in one of his last roles. Would have liked more of the lovely Ms. York.

11 Harrowhouse (1974) **

Disbelief must be not only suspended but thrown out the window in order to stick with this comic heist flick but the reward is a stellar cast enjoying themselves and a luminous Candi Bergen.

Village of the Damned (1960) ***

Sharp little horror flick shot in gorgeous b/w still packs a nihilistic punch.

Hammett (1982) **

Well produced Maltese Falcon wanna be is too self aware to be engaging. Fred Forrest is nowhere near as commanding as Bogie which doesn't help. Watchable.

Charulata (1964) ***

Chaste Victorian India chamber drama relies quite heavily on the face of the lovely Madhavi Mukherjee and some superb photography.

Iphigenia (1977) ***

Brings the great tragedy to life with superb cinematography and a terrific performance by Irene Pappas. A little too long, but worth it.