Lord Jim (1965) *

Earnest, sincere effort, well crafted but too long and repetitive.

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) ***

Bowie is perfect and perfectly cast in Nic Roeg's typically disjointed and say-it-with-visuals-only stylized sci-fi flick. It needs to be trimmed by about 30 minutes or it would have been a classic.

Fire Over England (1937) ***

History as only Hollywood can do it, which means heavy handed Brit propaganda. Ms. Robson is so good though and the script has some dazzling moments.

The Detective (1954) **

Guinness and Finchy are the standouts here. It's kind of dull otherwise but nicely made.

Poor Things (2023) **

Production design overwhelms the story. Proves you can get good photography with modern effects. Good cast, not up to Lanthimos's high standards.

Ruten no ôhi (The Wandering Princess) (1960) **

Plays like a Japanese Zhivago and as beautifully shot.