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The Ambushers (1967)
A must see for Austin Powers fans
Some think this is the worst. I say it is the best. A must see Austin Powers fans. Matt Helm inspired the rotating round bed. This movie had the gun in the bra (Fembots) and the Arab assassin. Co-star Janic Rule was great as a fellow agent. The dialog was like Steed and Miss Peale. Better than the past Helm females that were comic relief. The story was put together well, a bit silly about a flying saucer that only women can operate, but the plot line was solid. Not much filler action or girl scenes. Great location shot and the jazzed Mexican background music fit just right. Good action scene in the beer factory. The lifting machines used to lift kegs may have inspired the fight in the Alien film. A fun film.
Gilda (1946)
Poor man's Casablanca
This is a bit of a copy of Casablanca. A gambler meets a casino owners that is secret deals during WW II. The owner marries a woman that somehow has a past with the gambler (small world). The woman still loves the gambler but says she hates him. The gambler hate the woman but still loves her and he does everything to protect the casino owner from the truth. Every body is mixed up. The famous clips of Rita beauty (sweeping her hair back and the black dress "Mame" song) are to quick. The best part is of the men's room attendant that watches and knows the secrets but it is not clear why he is at the casino all the time.