Friday, January 20, 2012

Movie Night

So, continuing Bruce's education in the classics of cinema, we watched "The Raven," directed by Roger Corman, screenplay by Richard Matheson, starring Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, a very young Jack Nicholson, two unknown women, and three very small parts by unknowns.

True to Corman's efficient methods, the entire cast is nine people and there are no costume changes at all. The whole thing was probably done in a month. And like many others of his films, it's a classic (B genre).

And it's quite funny, too. Amy thought the plume on Jack's hat was distracting and we were both amazed that it stayed on through all the derring-do.

Next week: a double bill with a dance documentary and a HK kung-fu movie with Bruce Lee.

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