Movies

The Intelligence Men (1965) Spy spoof starring British comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, directed by Robert Asher who also directed the best Norman Wisdom films. Balding, bespectacled Eric Morecambe and diminutive, sandy-haired Ernie Wise are a pair of nitwits who become embroiled in international espionage and quite naturally end up onstage in a performance of swan lake, dressed as Egyptians. I have recently been enjoying their 1970s TV and radio comedy/variety programs, which are a slightly better outlet for their talents than this. Still there were some very amusing moments amid the chasing around. 6/10

Help! (1965) The Beatles pretend to perform some songs, act silly, get chased around. Not the worst Richard Lester movie they were in. I always like Eleanor Bron and Leo McKern. Thanks to Dave Humphries for the reminder. 6/10