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Gigot (1962)
Wow. The GREAT one does it again...
Saw this movie on late night TV several years back and I found Gleason's performance totally captivating and quite influencing regarding my taste in motion pictures. The brilliance of Jakie Gleason's performance coupled with the mastery of Gene Kelly's direction makes this motion picture a must see for the serious film student; but, like most of Gene Kelly's directorial efforts the film does struggle about two thirds of the way through the story line. It is only through Gleason's performance that the viewer gets beyond the film's difficult moments. That being said, I loved this film and it does, indeed deserve the highest rating possible. This one is worth watching.
Play of the Week: Waiting for Godot (1961)
Two of the best acting jobs I have ever seen.
Zero Mostel and Burgess Meredith deliver two of the finest acting jobs I have ever seen as Estregon and Vladimir, two lonely souls passing time while waiting for an important, albeit unknown, visitor. These veteran actors apply their craft with such a powerful and professional finesse that it makes this version of Becket's masterpiece a delightful lesson for the serious practitioner of the dramatic arts.
Make no mistake, this is not a MOVIE but the original Becket play filmed for television yet remaining true to Becket's vision. This version contains no special effects and little in sets save what Becket describes for his original dramatic work. What makes this version come alive, besides the glorious script itself, are the wonderful performances of these two great actors.