Reviews

Liza/Z is great! Really good bonus features. The Toronto Film Fest alone, proves that Liza is still sharp as a whip! That said, she did forget that at the beginning of Son of A Preacher Man - Fosse was paying tribute to Ailey with those "Revelations" arms. And I'm still trying to find out the name of the male singer that starts Preacherman.

As much as I'm thankful for the careful restoration of this major event, I still feel that an integral part of the show has been slighted: the dancers! I really wish someone had bothered to list the dancers in the credits. While a few names are mentioned, surely the overall group should be known as more than just "the kids". I understand that 1972 was a long time around, but surely someone remembers all of their names. In fact, I would have enjoyed seeing Liza in a room with the some of the dancers - sharing memories. (I know Candy Brown is still around)

Aankhen is blindsided by an over-the-top, implausible screenplay that never dares to meet the truth even halfway. Legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan is burdened with the impossible task of justifying this Bollywood balderdash. Western viewers enamoured of Hollywood's hyped-up style-over-substance action thrillers may find Aankhen a harmless distraction. However, discerning world cinema fans are not likely to sit still for this 3-hour

Diana Ross In Concert (1979) is proof positive that Motown's First Lady is the consummate entertainer. Singing, dancing, shining like no other star, Diana is at her radiant best in this acclaimed production. Surrounded by a bevy of dancers, groundbreaking special effects, surprise guests like Marvin Gaye, and choir of background singers - Diana's spellbinding performance is larger-than-life yet somehow strikingly intimate. Unlike many of today's video & lip-synch dependent performers, Diana Ross is a stand & deliver Diva. From "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to "My Man" to "The Boss" to "Theme from Mahogany" - Diana Ross In Concert (1979) is essential viewing for all aspiring performers.