190 ... Pretty Woman

190 ... Pretty Woman

That's right, Pretty Woman ... And no, I hadn't seen it, thought I was too cool for school to watch this chick flick.

"A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love."

It's a bit contrived and corny, but I found it easy to like.

Liked the scenes at the opera (la traviata) and when she returns to shop on Rodeo Drive.

I thought I'd hate this film ... I didn't, I really liked it (doh). And it's got The Big O's tunes.

AFO (A Film Odyssey) rating 7.5

Links ... IMDB (7.7), The Big O (Black & White Night) video, Blonde Episodes Blog

191 ... The Producers (1968)

191 ... The Producers (1968)

Never seen this film before (oh, what a sheltered life you've led MrC) about a failing theatre producer and accountant trying to make a fortune by producing a sure fire flop and running away with their investors money. Although it's deemed a classic and I'd heard good things, it didn't really float my boat. I think mainly due to this film ageing quite a lot.

It just took too long to really get going, and ages to get to the best bit - 'Springtime for Hitler'. That is a great set piece and together with the character L.S.D. make the film worth watching.

AFO (A Film Odyssey) rating 6

Links ... IMDB (7.7), Wikipedia