About Endlessness (2019) **

Like a cross between Ingmar Bergman and Wes Anderson. A series of absurdist dioramas depicting the mundane and the horrific. Meticuluously produced, thought provoking, not exactly entertaining.

The Ravine (1969) **

The two leads look great together and have a lovely time in the wintry Yugoslavian mountains, but a little thing called WWII gets in the way. Beautifully photographed but ultimately silly.

The Red Balloon (1956) ***

The same story as White Mane except swap a red balloon for the horse. Cleverly filmed in beautiful technicolor.

White Mane (1953) ****

Remarkable feat of film making blending reality and fantasy in stunning black and white. Alain Emery is superb as the youth and the flick concludes like the best fairy tales.

The Ceremony (1963) **

This could have been a great one but the middle third drags terribly and Bob Walker Jr. overacts badly. Still liked the look of the picture and Ms. Miles and Larry Harvey look good as always.

Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023) ***

Proves you can make a nicely shot and lit digital film. Well produced and paced featuring a good ensemble cast led by the talented Ms. Ridley.

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.