Sunday, November 12, 2017

What's Up Tiger Lily? 1966 Woody Allen


Early in his career, Woody Allen bought a cheesy Japanese detective film and re-dubbed it in English so that the detectives are searching for a really good egg salad sandwich.

The first three minutes are scenes from the original, undubbed film, then you see a short interview with Woody Allen, and then his dubbed comedy. When I was a kid and I saw this on TV, I thought it was hilarious. If you watch it, I hope you like it.

Special cameo appearance by The Lovin' Spoonful.

Please watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLU_-YMPX7I

Thursday, November 9, 2017

The Snows of Kilimanjaro - Henry King - 1952


Another Henry King and Gregory Peck collaboration - based on a short story by Hemingway of a dying writer who reflects on whether he was true to humanity and his art.

Twelve O'Clock High - 1949 - Henry KIng


This is considered one of the better Hollywood war movies and represents another collaboration between Henry King and Gregory Peck.

It's a fictionalized account of the struggles of American pilots in their daytime bombing campaigns against German industrial centers during World War II. When a very kind and understanding commanding officer cannot seem to handle the demanding responsibilities of leading his men in regard to missions that entail immense emotional stress, pain and hardship, a new commanding officer is brought in to take exactly the opposite approach - he becomes a severe disciplinarian who sets high standards and requires a 'maximum effort' from everyone.