Movies

Penthouse (1933) Society lawyer gets embroiled with gangsters and "night club hostesses" in this better-than-average light drama. Warner Baxter is an interchageable thin-moustached leading man who does his job well, but Myrna Loy is the real standout, making everyone around her look good by being so good herself. Lots of slinky gowns, but I don't care for the huge bow plastered across the front like a bib collar. A well-crafted story with a lot going on, which skirts around the usual cliches. Definitely a cut above the usual light crime drama, and worth seeking out. 8/10

La Cabeza Viviente (1966) A Mexican "head on a table" movie; this time it is the head of an aztec warrior. The ancient living head's perfectly preserved servitor enacts revenge on the profaners of the tomb, while the high priestess' spirit possesses the Professor's Daughter. As head on a table movies go, this is as good as any. I just enjoy these Mexican movies from Churubusco Azteca - they are the Mexican RKO, adequately entertaining with the occasional odd concept. 5/10