tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post7675638706773937138..comments2024-01-02T15:27:47.049-05:00Comments on I'M IN A JESS FRANCO STATE OF MIND: HARRY ALAN TOWERS (1920-2009)Robert Monellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06309327472702575547noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-61872988016718072352009-08-16T10:55:23.029-04:002009-08-16T10:55:23.029-04:00I'm going to have to start really seriously se...I'm going to have to start really seriously searching for a copy of <em>The Million Eyes of Sumuru</em> now!dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-3115114982190733342009-08-15T15:25:07.481-04:002009-08-15T15:25:07.481-04:00Who doesn't love a female diabolical criminal ...Who doesn't love a female diabolical criminal mastermind who wants to rid the world of ugliness and violence<br /><br />I just watched MILLION EYES, thanks to Robert Guest, and that's the exact goal of Sumuru, to create "a world of peace and beauty" without LOVE and MEN. There's a lot of whipping, torture, bondage, humiliation of MEN by Sumuru and her black tight garbed guard. What a fun film! In some ways a better film than Franco's. At least George Nader is more fun than Richard Wyler. You'll love it. Apparently there is an alternate German edit. The print I got is rather poor. I have some comments on my facebook page and will have a full review up asap. Thanks, dfordoom.Robert Monellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309327472702575547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-7436396026561861642009-08-14T22:40:28.886-04:002009-08-14T22:40:28.886-04:00The Sumuru novels are even more high camp than the...The Sumuru novels are even more high camp than the Fu Manchu books. Who doesn't love a female diabolical criminal mastermind who wants to rid the world of ugliness and violence? It's a crying shame that more Sumuru movies haven't been made.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-54006576582077742272009-08-13T16:05:24.287-04:002009-08-13T16:05:24.287-04:00love to see the German version! I also love Sax Ro...love to see the German version! I also love Sax Rohmer's Sumuru books. I'm still hoping eventually to track down a copy of the 1967 movie The Million Eyes of Sumuru <br /><br />I'm still looking for copies of the Sax Rohmer Sumuru novels. I've just rec a dvdr of MILLION EYES today. It's a fullscreen, very color faded, blurry print but still watchable. I wish this could be released in 2.35:1 OAR on DVD! I'll be reviewing it here soon.Robert Monellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309327472702575547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-83641480385925564732009-08-13T01:46:57.621-04:002009-08-13T01:46:57.621-04:00I'd love to see the German version! I also lov...I'd love to see the German version! I also love Sax Rohmer's Sumuru books. I'm still hoping eventually to track down a copy of the 1967 movie <em>The Million Eyes of Sumuru</em> (not directed by Franco but it still sounds like fun).dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-55264930778235675152009-08-07T16:30:48.811-04:002009-08-07T16:30:48.811-04:00spirit of comic books has ever been better capture...spirit of comic books has ever been better captured, even though it's not a comic book adaptation as such.<br /><br />I agree! It does look like a live action comic, especially the bright colors, framing, costumes and sets. I think Franco deliberately did this, since he likes comics. Also, see the very different German version, which I prefer. It has a completely different opening reel with an elaborate armoured car robbery which is not in THE GIRL FROM RIO and alternate Andy Warhol style credits. It's title DIE SIEBEN MANNER DER SUMURU.Robert Monellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309327472702575547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-57268586909137786292009-08-07T16:24:01.661-04:002009-08-07T16:24:01.661-04:00Criterion dvd set THE COMPLETE MR ARKADIN. Orson W...Criterion dvd set THE COMPLETE MR ARKADIN. Orson Welles borrowed ideas for the film from 3 episodes of the Harry Lime radio series he did for Towers.<br /><br />I always enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />That COMPLETE ARKADIN set is probably my most valuable DVD possession. It's the most thorough treatment any film has ever rec... 3 different versions and so many supplements. I listened to the HARRY LIME radio shows after I heard about Towers' death and you can find characters and ideas that made it into ARKADIN. Thanks for the compliment!Robert Monellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309327472702575547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-83555182617069158802009-08-07T00:11:13.382-04:002009-08-07T00:11:13.382-04:00I adored The Girl from Rio. I don't think the ...I adored<i> The Girl from Rio</i>. I don't think the spirit of comic books has ever been better captured, even though it's not a comic book adaptation as such.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-65399318490696305932009-08-07T00:11:10.863-04:002009-08-07T00:11:10.863-04:00I adored The Girl from Rio. I don't think the ...I adored<i> The Girl from Rio</i>. I don't think the spirit of comic books has ever been better captured, even though it's not a comic book adaptation as such.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30886366.post-18335193933934211702009-08-06T21:14:36.369-04:002009-08-06T21:14:36.369-04:00There is an interview with Towers included among t...There is an interview with Towers included among the extras on the 3 disc Criterion dvd set THE COMPLETE MR ARKADIN. Orson Welles borrowed ideas for the film from 3 episodes of the Harry Lime radio series he did for Towers.<br /><br />I always enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />George ClarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com