UK classics.
First up is Alfred
Hitchcock's 1938 "The Lady Vanishes." I've seen this movie at least a
dozen times. It's one of Hitchcock's early greats. It combines the
comedy and suspense that is always a given in a Hitchcock classic. The
first 30mins or so is basically comic relief. But then something
terrible happens! I woman on a train suddenly disappears, and everyone
denies ever having seen her! It's really good entertainment and
well-made. Look for the cameo in the last 3-4mins! Check it out on
Netflix Instant!
Second up is Bill Forsyth's 1981 "Gregory's
Girl." This is funny little Scottish coming of age tale. The main
character is sort of waltzing his way through the last year of secondary
school. A girl tries out for the football team, takes his place on the
team, and he falls in love with her. The consistency of laughs and the
ending (for not going where all other movies of this kind go) are to be
highly commended. To be sure, it is definitely a product of the 80s. For
instance, sultry saxophone is heard throughout. But, trust me, this 80s
romp is worth it! Check it!
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