Send Me No Flowers

Poor George, who thinks he’s dying, tries to find a suitable husband for his wife after he’s passed on.  Light and breezy comedy of errors is like a gorgeously shot sitcom full of colorful production design that highlights suburban style of the mid-60s.  Coy screenplay by Julius J. Epstein, based on the play by Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore, is surprisingly suggestive at times, in a very naive sort of way.  Stars Doris Day and Rock Hudson display great chemistry in their third and last pairing together.  The enthusiastic cast also includes Tony Randall, Paul Lynde and Clint Walker.  Everyone inhabits their characters so comfortably, it’s like they’ve been playing them on the stage for years.  Whimsical music by Frank De Vol boosts this playful farce.

My Fair Lady

One of the all-time great movie musicals is a veritable feast for the eyes and ears. Yes, the costumes, sets and music are all exquisite, but the film’s inflated 3 hour length does start to plod after a while. Rex Harrison is the quintessential Professor Henry Higgins and Audrey Hepburn makes a charming Eliza Doolittle. Won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.

Yellow Submarine

Cinematically dazzling tale of the Beatles who save Pepperland from the Blue Meanies with their music. Joyous!