Neil Burstyn Movies
- 1970
- R
Made on the heels of Paul Mazursky's Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, this cinematic experiment is one of the director's more personal films. With a big tip-'o-the-hat to Fellini's 8 1/2 (to make sure no one misses the references to the film, Federico Fellini appears in a cameo), Alex in Wonderland centers on a young director (Donald Sutherland) who feels compelled to follow his recent box-office hit with another blockbuster. While mulling over this dilemma, the director's mind wanders to his past, his present, and probable future. One of the film's memorable sequences involves a restaging of the Vietnam War in downtown Hollywood. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donald Sutherland, Ellen Burstyn, (more)
- 1968
Davy makes a monstrous mistake when he falls in love with a bewitching beauty named Lorelei (Arlene Martel. Before long, Davy and the other Monkees (minus Mike) are in the clutches of a Dracula-like count (Ron Masak) and at the mercy of a bargain-basement Wolfman (David Pearl). Originally broadcast on January 22, 1968, "Monstrous Monkey Mash" was written by Neil Burstyn and David Panich. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
A larcenous stray dog, appropriately named Raffles, wreaks havoc at Convent San Tanco. The pooch's habit of picking pockets gets the convent children in trouble-and by extension, also places the nuns in jeopardy. To save the day, Sr. Bertrille again takes to the skies. Written by Ted Sherdeman and Jane Klove, "Love Me, Love My Dog" first aired on April 4, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Micky loses his girlfriend Brenda (Venita Wolf) to a body-building bully named Bulk (avid Draper). To build up Micky's muscles -- and self-confidence -- his Monkee pals Peter and Davy consult a health guru named Shah-Ku (Monte Landis). This was one of a handful of episodes in which Mike Nesmith (who was on medical leave) did not appear. Rather than try to camouflage Mike's absence, the other Monkees draw attention to it with their oft-repeated lament "I wish Mike were here." Songs: "Sunny Girfriend" and "Love is Only Sleeping". First seen on October 16, 1967, "99-Pound Weakling" was written by Gerald Gardner, Dee Caruso, and Neil Burstyn. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Butch Patrick, late of The Munsters, plays a wealthy and cynical youngster named Melvin Vandersnoot. Hired to look after the boy, the Monkees take advantage of the holiday season to show Melvin the true meaning of Christmas -- and, incidentally, to prove that money isn't everything. Burt Mustin, who played an octogenarian Tarzan-type on the previous episode "Monkees Marooned," is here seen as Melvin's butler. At the end of the episode, The Monkees introduce the series' production crew, joining them in wishing the viewers a merry Christmas. Song: "Riu Chiu". Scripted by Neil Burstyn from a story by Burstyn and Dave Evans, "The Christmas Story" aired, appropriately enough, on December 25, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
