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The Big Bounce (1969)
Just the music, please
As I'm a product of the 60's, this is classic fare for the movies. Campy yes, but many were. Someone mentioned the soft nude scenes, etc. Well, that was the usual fare as well. We didn't get 'in your face' sex. I miss those days, to be honest.
Now, as far as the music is concerned, whether the music matches the movie is debatable. One should realize 'The Mike Curb Sound' was quite popular to the straight-laced of my era. I enjoyed it but I enjoyed Zappa and Reed too.. go figure.
As a record collector, The Big Bounce soundtrack is one that should be included in one's collection. In fact, the original pressing is collectible now. There are a few quite nice tracks on it. Curb almost got a little out there on couple tunes, but, he reeled himself back in.
I think I know music pretty well as I have collected since the 60's and I say, in and of itself, the album is pretty darn good.
Big Jim Folsom: The Two Faces of Populism (1997)
Outstanding documentary
Lost in the wave of discrimination of the deep south, this film of Gov. James E. 'Big Jim' Folsom of Alabama showed that he had foresight unknown to most men of his time. Even with all the pressure to fold in to the predominant thinking of the majority, Big Jim kept his values and beliefs and defiantly went against the norm; all this while maintaining a popularity(even to this day) among the populace who did not entirely believe his stance on issues. Mr. Clem's research is impeccable; the vintage films are rare and I readily see why this documentary won awards. For historians as well as those who simply want to find out more about the political south, this is a must.