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Maria d'Oro und Bello Blue (1973)
Soft spot in my heart for this one!
I first saw this movie on KTLA's Family Film Festival around 1980. I loved it! I managed to see it a few more times up until the mid-80's and continued to enjoy it each time. Basically, it's Cinderella meets Alice in Wonderland. In order to marry her one true love, Maria must journey down a well into a magic country to retrieve a magical amethyst necklace, which is how the prince will recognize her. In the meantime, her wicked stepsister is also after the necklace and causes all sorts of trouble for Maria. The characters they meet in the well are quirky and fun. The fairy tale element is strong but not sappy. I also like the songs and music. But, Maria's dog Blue (who actually is blue!) is the character I truly miss the most. He's just so darn cute! I only hope the video comes out of moratorium someday. Overall, I give this movie five stars, but at least one of those is for pure sentimental value.
Six-String Samurai (1998)
The best film I've seen all year!
This movie was worth the 10 hour round trip drive I had to make to Denver to see it. The story, music, and cinematography were so well blended. I particularly enjoyed the way the Kid's theme developed as he matured. The Wizard of Oz references were also way cool. My only "complaint" is that there aren't more catch phrases from the movie to throw around. But, what's there is as gold as "I have a bad feeling about this" from Star Wars. I'm thinking of making another trek down to Sante Fe to see it there in November. Don't know what else to say except if you liked Buckaroo Banzai or Mad Max, you should definitely get out for this flick! I give it 12 out of 10 (two extra points are from the way cool soundtrack!)