Reviews
Thy Neighbor's Wife (1986)
shocking!
I was truly impressed by Paul Thomas's earnest portrayal of the apostle Peter in "Jesus Christ Superstar", so I thought that renting another, religiously-titled film featuring this same talented actor would be a truly rewarding experience for me spiritually. However, I was horrified and disgusted to discover that I had NOT rented a movie about the Ten Commandments, but rather filthy SMUT! Seeing St. Peter slapping the buttocks of a nubile seventeen-year-old prostitute was more than I could handle. Good heavens!
However, upon repeated viewings over the months since, I've come to immensely enjoy this film. I especially enjoy Thomas's throbbing manhood.
Annie (1982)
Punjab!
This is my one complaint with the film "Annie"--for the most part, it was believable, until we come to one scene where several of the characters (including Punjab) are cavorting in Daddy Warbucks's study. Punjab is supposed to be a magical, mystical man from the far-off land of India, where people apparently have magic powers. However, the illusion of his powers is destroyed when, as Punjab is performing a mind-boggling feat involving a toy plane, you can see the string that is holding the plane in the air! And Annie, despite being a clever, streetwise orphan, actually seems to fall for this farce! The magic was ruined for me after this. When he rescued Annie off the drawbridge later in the movie by using his "powers" of flight, I had real issues with the integrity of the film.
On a more positive note, I had no trouble believing that Daddy Warbucks had TWO universities named after him, or that he and Annie were both expert tap dancers.
Hair (1979)
Don't forget...
If you think that "Hair" is a good movie, you obviously can't forget the scene where Treat Williams struts down a table at a fancy soiree, much to the astonishment of the party-goers. But what really makes this scene memorable? It's not really Williams's attitude or his song--it's his choice of dance partner. Do you remember who this pink-outfitted woman is? Our very own Mrs. Garrett of TV's "The Facts of Life." Her ability to tame this young ruffian with her ready wit and perfectly teased, fire-engine red hair show that young hooligans can learn a thing or two from their elders.