zelig (1983)

"And to the, to the gentleman who's appendix I took out, I...I'm, I don't know what to say, if it's any consolation I... I may still have it somewhere around the house."
Leonard Zelig (Woody Allen), is a human chameleon, in this psuedo-documentary about a man who becomes a celebrity due to his ability to look and act like whoever he is around. Dr Fletcher (Mia Farrow) tries to unravel the complexities of Zeligs life and why he does what he does.
A great comedy, with state of the art editing, that places Zelig at the heart of world events.

seconds (1966)

"I had to find out where I went wrong."
A secret organization offers wealthy people a second chance at life, using plastic sugery to alter their looks and staging their 'death' before giving them a new life. Arthur Hamilton (John Randolph) is one such person. Convinced to take the plunge, Arthur becomes Tony Wilson (Rock Hudson), but has difficulty in adjusting to his new life...
Paranoia and fear wind their way through this intriguing drama and shows that life is more complex than you think.

perfect friday (1970)

"I must be absolutely your most troublesome customer Mr Graham."
A manager of a London bank (Stanley Baker), has devised a way to rob his branch of £200,000. Then he gets involved with Lady Dorset (Ursula Andress), and his need for money drives him to involve her and her untrustworthy husband (David Warner) in his plans.
Tense and suspenseful bank robbery flick, that has its moments, including some Andress nude scenes.

the outlaw josey wales (1976)

"Not a hard man to track. Leaves dead men wherever he goes."
Southern farmer Josey Wales (Clint Eastwood) seeks revenge when his house is burned down and his family murdered. He hooks up with some confederate guerilla fighters who refuse to acknowledge the south has lost the civil war. But things arn't that simple and can the outlaw Josey Wales ends up on the run ending up in the Indian nation, and picking up an old native American, Lone Watie (Chief Dan George) along the way.
A fine ensemble cast and Eastwood doing what he does best, be laconic, produces a fine western.

a night to remember (1958)

"Abandon ship! Every man for himself!"
The first and last fateful voyage of the 'unsinkable' Titanic. This puts a human perspective on the tragic events by introducing the viewer to some of the passengers and crew.
Stands the test of time and gives light to some of the practices that doomed some passengers before the lifeboats were even launched. Fine performances all round including David McCallum, Kenneth More and Hon.or Blackman.

the music lovers (1970)

"She'll ruin you!"
The interesting life story of Tchaikovsky (Richard Chamberlain), and how it affected his music. Russell posets that Tchaikovsky was homosexual, who had the misfortune of marrying Nina (Glenda Jackson), a nymphomaniac.
Russell brings an over the top dramatic style to the life for the classical composer, adding fun to the dramatic events.

morgan: a suitable case for treatment (1966)

"You're the only thing in the real world that lived up to my best fantasies."
A dreamer, Morgan (David Warner) becomes increasingly erratic and his obsession with Communism and Gorilla's become ever more apparent. His unconventional behavior brings a divorce from his wife, Leonie (Vanessa Redgrave), and eventually a trip to the mental hospital.
A comedy that never quite takes off, though has some memorable moments.