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Arbor Day (1936)
Hilarious rendition of Joyce Kilmer's "Trees"
For me, the highlight of this film is a spoof of childrens' Arbor Day celebrations everywhere. With more heart than art, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer performs an hilarious rendition of Oscar Rasbach's setting of Joyce Kilmer's poem "Trees."
Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder (1999)
Truer than the Series
This movie is much truer to the books than the TV series was. The acting is excellent, and the filming is beautiful. The story has a lot of sadness and tears in it, but it wouldn't be fair for me to hold that against the movie! That's just how it was.
Cleopatra (1999)
Historical Nonsense
Leonor Varela (I) as Cleopatra was extremely beautiful, and her lovers were hunks, so I enjoyed watching the show. The historical accuracy, however, wasn't; so if you know the story as historians have reported it, don't worry, there will be plenty of surprises for you.
In fact, the whole thing was quite absurd.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1973)
Precocious Claudia is delightful
I found Sally Prager's portrayal of Claudia delightful. The character is intelligent, curious, full of wonder, and caring toward her younger brother. Her independence and courage are admirable. I sympathized completely with "Mrs. Frankweiler's" attraction to this spunky young girl. Ingrid Bergman's appearance toward the end of this movie elevates the film to a new level; as ever, her acting is superb.
David and Lisa (1998)
Beautiful Update
"David and Lisa" is a beautifully updated version of this love story by Theodore Isaac Rubin. It shows careful research into modern psychiatry.
The Law and Harry McGraw (1987)
Spin-off of "Murder, She Wrote"
In this short-lived but delightful show, Jerry Orbach reprised his role as Detective Harry McGraw, as seen on "Murder, She Wrote" (1984). This character first appeared in the first-season episode "Tough Guys Don't Die," where he teamed up with Jessica Fletcher to solve the murder of his partner. Barbara Babcock also guest-starred in that episode, as "Priscilla Daniels," publisher and editor of Femininity Magazine (not "Ellie Maginnis"). Harry McGraw reappeared in the second-season episode "One Good Bid Deserves a Murder" (ep. #2.17).
The Law and Harry McGraw (1987)
Spin-off of "Murder, She Wrote"
In this short-lived but delightful show, Jerry Orbach reprised his role as Detective Harry McGraw, as seen on "Murder, She Wrote" (1984). This character first appeared in the first-season episode "Tough Guys Don't Die," where he teamed up with Jessica Fletcher to solve the murder of his partner. Barbara Babcock also guest-starred in that episode, as "Priscilla Daniels," publisher and editor of Femininity Magazine (not "Ellie Maginnis"). Harry McGraw reappeared in the second-season episode "One Good Bid Deserves a Murder" (ep. #2.17).
Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997)
Grimmer than Grimm
This version of Snow White would astonish the Grimm Brothers. It is
considerably grimmer than their version. Superb special effects, costumes,
make-up, cinematography, and acting make this film well worth watching, but
be prepared; it *is* a horror flick!
Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997)
Grimmer than Grimm
This version of Snow White would astonish the Grimm Brothers. It is
considerably grimmer than their version. Superb special effects, costumes,
make-up, cinematography, and acting make this film well worth watching, but
be prepared; it *is* a horror flick!