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Battle Scars (2020)
Surprising offering
I had no preconceived ideas when I signed up to view the movie. It was a puzzle since I knew none of the people involved. Mostly mainstream unknowns. It flowed fairly smoothly until near the last third of the movie and it had me wondering were they going to the up lose ends? Much to my surprise they did. It is a depressing movie about a depressing subject, but handled better many I've seen trying to do justice to the subject matter. It is worth the time and effort to see this movie. Some won't like it, but I think most will find merit.
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre: Free of Charge (1967)
What Television can be
I was 19 when I saw it, and a fan of anthology TV. Cassavetes was captivating and it brought back memories of his short lived "Johnny Staccato" series. Highlight of the episode, was the "purchase" of a lyric from down and out song writer Ben Gazzara. I think he called "Aversions". It was terrific. To echo another reviewer of the episode, it is unfortunate we will never be able to see these episodes in DVD form. However, I did learn, several years ago there was a Cassavetes retrospect in New York and "Free of Charge" had a screening there. Would had loved to have seen it again.