hgbrown2000

As a recovering alcoholic, and having seen some of the "preachy" movies, or the drama of Days of Wine and Roses, I found this movie to be just what it is, an AA meetings. Nothing to prove. Nothing to say. Each telling his story and one can take what he needs, and leave the rest. I enjoyed it as a means of letting others get an inside look at a meeting. Not much else to say. As for the relapse of Lewis, and his going back out and using, it was OK, but his return at the end, starting all over again, is just the way it is. Good movie, but not good enough to watch again and again.

I enjoy this film for the sets, the dialogue, the mixture of light and dark, and the performance of Harrison and Hower. Hower's speech while holding the pidgeon has become stuck in my mind, and often I hear him beginning, "These eyes have seen starships off the coast of Orion...." Love the original. Did not like the Director's Cut version. I wonder if the Origianl is still available?

Having lived in NYC during the days of the Golden Met with it's history and great voices, sets, and the excitement of opera for opera lovers, I was thrilled when viewing this taping of Beheren's Tosca. I had the thrill of seeing Price make her debut on the stage of the old Met with Zefferelli's sets and designs, and believe me, the sets for this Tosca by him are no less stunning and exciting. Particular attention is given to the Te Deum in the Church scene, as the crowd builds, the incense, and banners, all create a massive look, that is equalled by some pretty massive singing! Berhens is great! But, it is difficult not to recall those I have seen in this role, Nilsson, Callas, Price, to name a few. This tape is a must for opera lovers.