Jabberwocky (1977) **

Uneven, too long and too soon after Holy Grail. Still, the production is well done and foretells great things for Gilliam.

Bell Book and Candle (1958) ***

Lots of subtext to consider in this colorful, witchy rom-com featuring a lovely Ms. Novak(a bit too much with the eyebrows though) and the miscast but very good Jimmy Stewart. Stellar supporting cast.

The Pied Piper (1972) **

Impressive art direction, costuming and a number of fine British character actors in a children's film that hammers home its anti-authority message bluntly.

The Sign of Four (1983) **

Slightly better support for Ian Richardson's second effort as Holmes. More coherent if nothing else.

The Fourth Victim (1971) *

Poor attempt at a Hitchcockian thriller. Mike Craig is ok but he doesn't have a lot to work with here.

The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) **

Featuring an original oddball take on vampirism and the typical lush Hammer photography, it's enjoyable if a bit silly.

The Music of Chance (1993) ****

Terrific mind bender subtly directed with a transformative James Spader and a restrained Mandy Patinkin.

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983) *

Ian Richardson and Denholm Elliott are let down by shoddy directing in this confusing Holmes adaptation. Disappointing.

Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971) **

Hammer Films sure knew how to light and photograph a motion picture. This one is no exception which makes it enjoyable along with the lovely Ms.Beswick, even though the story is a bit silly and needlessly graphic.

American Friends (1991) **

Handsomely mounted period piece about an Oxford don who gives it all up for love doesn't quite hit the heights for which it aims.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) **

Dick Lester relies too heavily on extreme closeups and compensates with frenetic cutting, but the material and performances are enough to make the entire production enjoyable.

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Fascination (1979) *

Poorly executed would be horror flick is still better lit and photographed than most current movies.

The Cry of the Owl (2009) **

This condensed Highsmith adaptation probably doesn't make a lot of sense if you haven't read the novel, but it's a watchable noir at face value.

The Hidden (1987) ***

Prime example of a "B" picture transcending its genre and budgetary limitations with imagination and skill.

Persuasion (1995) ****

One of the finest Austen adaptations and an exceptionally well made film from top to bottom despite the television origins.

Hotel du Nord (1938) **

Stagey melodrama has its moments but not enough of them.

Endless Night (1972) **

Faithful Christie adaptation could have used a more assured hand at the controls.

Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990) **

Paul and Joanne playing against type, she overcomes it superbly, he cannot. The picture is well made and enjoyable but the ending, while artistically successful, makes the film fall flat on its face.

Summer with Monika (1953) ***

Young love turns sour when reality bites. Some iconic scenes from Bergman and a blazing performance by Ms. Andersson.