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Escape from Devil's Island (1935)
Absolutely Insane. Must be seen.
Talk about economy of storytelling -- In little over and hour, Dario escapes arrest during a heist only to go to Devil's Island posing as a guard in order to help his captured crime partner escape (who also happens to be the father of the woman he has secretly loved for years). The partner dies during the escape so Dario helps the partner's inmate/friend escape... only to have the woman throw Dario over for the escaped inmate! Dario wrestles with jealousy but ultimately goes back to Devil's Island -- this time as a prisoner! -- in order to allow the escapee to go off with his girl, happily ever after. And you thought Tale of Two Cities had the world's biggest sap?! Dario, is so deliriously clueless and relentlessly ineffective (the partner/dad dies, he loses the girl, winds up a prisoner) that, in spite of itself, the film becomes something of a grand testament to the delusions of machismo. You can't take your eyes off this film. The film-making is quite lavish, with solid direction and photography, and a swift pace. Unjustly forgotten and impossible to find. I own a 16mm print, which might be the only way to see it!
Kojak: Pilot (2005)
Greatest show on television
Tonights episode of Kojak was the single greatest episode of television I have ever seen. I am honored that people make such great television for me to watch. It has a beautiful, strong message that is greater than I could have hoped for. I look forward to Many, many years of this show and many awards. Well done USA Network you should be so proud of yourselves.It is high time that television does not pander to it's audiences. It is high time that we are told the truth. It is high time that a great actor like Ving is delivering such potent messages. I am so excited for this. Tonight's episode should be shown in schools. It is genius.When can we expect more episodes? This would be great to know.