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The Evil That Men Do (1984)
Parallels from history
Perhaps the writer of the novel patterned his character Molloch after Dr. Josef Mengele of the Nazi regime. Significant parallels in their actions are apparent. And other similarities exist with Molech/Molek in the King James Bible Old Testament in Lev. 20:2-5 as well as 1 & 2 Kings plus Jeremiah. Unbelievably evil individuals, all of them.
Breathless (2013)
Weight gain or padding?
All these actors/actresses were previously unknown to me. Joanna Page appears in other online photographs to be considerably thinner than she appeared to be in this series. Her upper arms looked as if she really was very heavy. The choice of dresses, the eyeglasses and the hairstyle added to the illusion of weight. Did she put on weight for this role or was she just padded?
Ironside: Five Days in the Death of Sgt. Brown (1972)
What about Part II?
I just watched this episode on RetroTV. Many of the events in the episode were unresolved when it concluded. At the end, it is noted that it will continue in Part II. But the Episode Guide does not show any second part of this episode. The Part I is definitely one of the more interesting episodes and offers few clues as to how the many events included will be resolved. Some of the significant guest stars in this episode are not shown as appearing in any other episode. A continuation of the events of Part I in Part II would absolutely require their appearance. E.G. Marshall, David Hartman, and Vic Morrow are among these stars. So it looks as if the second part of this episode never was aired. Does anyone have additional information?
There is indeed Part II of this episode. RetroTV featured it the following day. Very interesting. Watch both episodes if you have opportunity.
Ironside: Alias Mr. Braithwaite (1969)
Great script
Of the Ironside episodes I have seen recently, this one has the best script. Without spoiling it, the story starts a little slow and predictable. New twists and angles appear as things progress. A bit of excitement here, an amusing happening there. Clever new tactics devised by the protagonists as things progress. And Barbara Anderson is the most attractive ever in this episode. She also has opportunities to display her talents and abilities in ways not present in most of the other episodes. Other than Raymond Burr, the majority of the actors portraying regular main characters in the Ironside series appeared in few TV programs and movies after the series ended production.
Highway Patrol: Hot Rod (1956)
No supercharger
I really liked this episode. My family got our first TV during the time that Highway Patrol was being originally broadcast. But the comment from the producers about a supercharger are wrong- the car does not have such. "Normally-aspirated", meaning that it uses only atmospheric pressure to move the fuel-air mix into the cylinders. The engine in the car is probably an Oldsmobile. Less likely, but remotely possible that it is a Cadillac. Definitely not a Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, nor Chrysler product. The episode does have the reality that such a hot rod most likely could outrun any of the Patrol vehicles. The episode also shows the harm that can result from speeding and reckless driving.
One Man's Journey (1933)
I have a question
I ask your help to identify a painting shown in this film. In this film, at about the 5 minute point from the beginning, there is a framed painting or print on the screen, almost filling the screen. The picture is of a doctor in a buggy racing after a stork flying with a bundle suspended below its beak. The implication is clear. Then it fades to the scene of Barrymore racing in his buggy to attend a childbirth. That scene is "boxed" by the frame. I would like to identify the name of the artist who did the painting or the name of the painting, preferably both. I saw one of these prints, from an engraving, in an antique shop. Some damage, apparently from excessive humidity. The price was too high, I thought. A few days later I went back intending to negotiate on the price. The print was sold. The seller could not recall the artist nor the name of the print. Please help me with this information if you are able to do so. Obviously, the painting was done prior to 1933 and the fact that the print was from an engraving probably dates it from the 1800s. Your response will be appreciated.
Two Soldiers (2003)
Superb!
This film was made right in the area where I grew up and now live. I know personally most of the property owners of the various locations used in the film. As a teenager, I worked in the fields surrounding the isolated road shown late in the film with Ron Perlman, Jonathon Furr, and the car. I am told that Jonathon Furr and Ben Allison are are natives of NC. I was fortunate to see it at a local showing. At that showing was one of the people who helped select locations and secure props, such as the bus (1938 Greyhound) used in the movie. The bus had no reverse gear and during filming, the driver missed his stopping point a few times and had to drive several miles to return to the proper point. Those details of the technical issues added to the enjoyment for me. The film accurately depicts life in this area during WWII. A well done film and I anxiously await the DVD availability.