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Gojira ni-sen mireniamu (1999)
He's Back!
Finally, a Godzilla film of which fans can be proud. "Godzilla 2000" is a vast improvement over the Tri-Star release of 1998 and better than most of Toho's releases of the past 10 years. The first 30 minutes are worth the price of admission. The producers have brought the Zillster down to a more human level, allowing us to see the aftermath of his destruction and its affects on the citizens of Japan. The costume redesign is inspired and the special effects convincing. Try to catch the Japanese release ("Godzilla 2000: Millennium") as the dialoge isn't as Westernized (or as silly) as the dubbed American version. Either way, "Godzilla 2000" is a real treat!
War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
Still creepy after all these years
"War of the Colossal Beast," the sequel to the cult-classic "The Amazing Colossal Man," isn't as bad as some critics would have you believe. It's loaded with unintentional laughs ("Get the picture?"), lots of cultural stereotypes, and a make-up design that is superior to most of its sci-fi contemporaries. The Colossal Beast's first appearance in the film can still shock the unsuspecting viewer, and the end sequence at Griffith Park -- along with the reinserted color pay-off -- make this film a must for any '50s B-movie enthusiast.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Classic noir with Stanwyck and Heflin
"The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" must rank as one of the all-time great film noirs. In the manner of "Double Indemnity," Robert Rossen's screenplay is thick with psychological shadows and razor-sharp character development. The casting is inspired, with newcomers Kirk Douglas and Lisabeth Scott delivering solid performances opposite veterans Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin (who are both terrific). An unusual film, to say the least, but one that wraps the viewer in suspense and never lets go. This classic from producer Hal Wallis and director Lewis Milestone warrents repeat viewings.