Georgie Fame Movies
Part of The Blues documentary film series on PBS, Red, White & Blues is directed by British filmmaker Mike Figgis. This installment explores the impact of black American blues music on mostly white audiences in the U.K., who then reintroduced the style to mainstream America during the British invasion of the early '60s. Kids from London, Birmingham, Manchester, and other parts of England were heavily influenced by the "race music" that middle-class white America largely ignored. Figgis himself was involved in the British blues music scene in one of Bryan Ferry's early bands. Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, and Lulu come together for a live improvised recording session at Abbey Road Studios. Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood, and Steve Winwood offer commentary in interview segments. Red, White & Blues was originally broadcast by PBS on October 3, 2003. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 1976
As indicated by its title, this British comedy series was a continuation of the popular sitcom No, Honestly (1974), in which a married couple periodically broke down the "fourth wall" and addressed the audience about their various trials and tribulations. Differentiating the two series was the fact that the latter effort boasted an entirely new cast and crew. This time around, the sweethearts were songwriter Matt Browne (Donal Donnelly) and his secretary Lili Pond (Liza Goddard). Halfway through the second season, the two protagonists became husband and wife, but the basic "This is how it all happened" premise remained intact. Twenty-six half-hour episodes of Yes, Honestly were telecast in Britain between January 10, 1976 and April 23, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donal Donnelly, Liza Goddard, (more)
- 1972
- R
When a married couple retreats to an isolated island to attempt to salvage their failing relationship, they find that they are the targets of a psychotic Vietnam vet and have to join forces to combat him. Way ahead of its time for addressing the problems of soldiers returning from combat. Adapted from the short story Master of the Hounds by Algis Budrys. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- 1970
An attractive young charmer by the name of Mr. Sloane weasels his way into the lives of a middle-aged brother and sister, while trying to disguise the truth about his unpleasant past. This black comedy is based on a work by Joe Orton, the taboo-tweaking British playwright who delighted in loading his dialogue with satirical insights and racy double entendres. Indeed, sexual tension drives the plot from the very beginning, when the lonely Kath (Beryl Reid) spots Mr. Sloane (Peter McEnery) in a cemetery and invites him to become a boarder. Despite the age difference, Sloane coyly plays along with her flirtations for his own benefit. Their fun seems over when Kath's brother Ed (Harry Andrews) shows up, but the prim and proper gentleman also takes a shine to Sloane, hiring him as his chauffeur and taking particular interest in the young man's tight leather uniform. Kath and Ed's elderly father, however, develops a strong hatred of Sloane, and accuses to him of being involved in an old, unsolved murder. Though the translation to the screen is somewhat uneven, the controversial elements of Orton's text are mostly preserved, and his gleefully amoral tone survives intact. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Beryl Reid, Peter McEnery, (more)
- 1968
In this youthful musical adventure, three lonesome, lovestruck teens decide to kidnap the men they idolize. One is the Minister of Pop Culture, another is a handsome singer, the third is a disc jockey. Naturally the three victims are unhappy with their circumstance, but the girls are nice and attractive so things aren't too bad. It does not stop one fellow from causing further problems by escaping and alerting the police. Trouble follows, but fortunately, everything works out in the end. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
