Review of "Rashomon"

Its a classic which presages many elements in subsequent films. A bit slow paced at times with some over-expressive acting (but you could call that 'style'). The inner story told from four different points of view is not as outrageous as the main teller says, but as subject for a meditation on perception, ambiguity and reality it works well. In the end the truth is what you decide it is - which is perhaps something that resonates uncomfortably for us in these Trumpian times.

Review of "The Party"

Silly stagey drama about tedious self-centred middle class people. Contrived and not even funny iff you recognise the types on display. Has nothing to say and says it badly.

Review of "Brothers In Law"

Many (later) well known faces appear in bit parts and walk-ons. The central story is pretty soft and it is all very nice and 50s English (naturally). Not particularly a comedy and not particularly dramatic I suppose it is light entertainment from the pre-television era.