I Remember Mama - 1948 A tour de force of nostalgic sentimentality, depicting home life among San Francisco's Norwegian immigrants in 1910. I was in a half-teary-eyed state through most of it. I always enjoy any appearances of Ellen Corby, and she is sweeter and more kissable here than I have ever seen her. Also very surprising is Edgar Bergen's role as her timid sweetheart. A good old fashioned movie. 8/10
Guimba the Tyrant - 1995 Historical fantasy made in Africa by Africans, a classical tale of abuse of power and magical combat. Amazing to see for its locales, persons and costumes but to this western mind the pacing was rather uneven. More educational than entertaining. 6/10
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