They’ve also got an exit plan – most likely bolt at Grand Central Station – and they know nothing will happen, because to speak up might be embarrassing for the riders most likely everyone wants to get to Point B fast, and forget about the whole ugly night. Both films conclude with explosive exchanges on racism, but Incident is broader in following what Twilight Time’s ace co-commentator & moderator Nick Redman describes as two very smart young men who behave like kids, but are determined to dress down every person of every colour, creed and persuasion because it’s fun, and because they know they not only have the power, but know how to retain it. Whether racially motivated, mean, or deranged, the two films deal with a theme that director Peerce says has often attracted him to unlikely projects: the masks we wear, and what we do behind them. So what if there’s only one way in and out, as is the case with The Incident? And what if a deeply disturbed person with an agenda insists on interacting with you, as happens in Dutchman? Someone determined to amuse themselves at your expense because they know even if you can leave, there’s a boundary of politesse and fear which a button-pusher knows you’ll hide behind, even when something awful is happening in close proximity to you. When the TTC upgraded its trains on Line 1 with interconnected cars, it made it possible for anyone to walk the entire train length and carry a disturbance or unruly activities to everyone, whereas the classic trains were separated units, and if the need to flee mandated a quick jaunt, you had to wait for the next stop and hop cars. You mind your own business and just want to get from Point A to B without incident, but once in a while something happens. They’re riveting dramas and commentaries, and admittedly also performance pieces for each film’s outstanding cast, but what strikes me is their timeliness: whether you ride the train, take the bus, or fly the sky on any carrier, you know the challenges when there’s a disturbance which might ripple your way.ĭriving is very different – you’re still sealed inside a protective cell – but on a public vehicle, you can’t choose your neighbours. Carol Anne Seflinger is also excelle.Dutchman has a deeply unstable woman easing up to a young black man on a late night NYC subway ride and pushing him to his limits, while The Incident, Larry Peerce’s film expansion of Nicholas Baehr’s 1963 teleplay “Ride with Terror,” follows separate groups of soon-to-be-victims as they ride the 2am subway home, only be see a boring trip transformed into a psychological experiment by two punks, played by Tony Musante ( Bird with the Crystal Plumage) and Martin Sheen in his film debut. Don Gordon is excellent as the punchy washed up boxer. I had it on a DVR that died & I've looked for this since it first aired. I have been looking for a copy of Skyward for decades. īoth the Teen Town show and The Apollo film are worth seeing, but the Apollo film is just non-stop excellence. Just like the previous reviewer, I also purchased both volumes, and am enjoying them immensely. A must see for James Stacy fansĪwesome to see all the mid century stuff NEW!!! Excellent quality and a mu.Įxcellent good quality movie. I tried everywhere to locate this movie and found it on Videobeat. On par with most beach sun/surf/snow skiing teen movies.Įxcellent quality movie. Eddie Applegate, who played "Richard" on the Patty Duke Show, plays the new boyfriend who makes Dave jealous-but Dave's hair is much cooler. Look for: awesome 1950s haircuts and clothes (seriously!), cool malt shop scenes, 1950s jukebox and pinball machines, hot rods, school classroom and hallway social interaction. But it doesn't end there: Dave's emotional instability becomes a cascading shower of maliciousness and destructive behavior. What's a 1950s teenager to do? Dave slashes the tires of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend's hot rod. A classroom social guidance film that feels just like a juvenile delinquent movie! It's the story of Dave: his girlfriend just dumped him his father thinks he is a loser, and the football coach has benched him. Very cool and rockin' soundtrack by Terry Knight.ĬAN. This film takes JDs to the nth degree! 1967 audiences must have flipped out! Tony Musante (1st film), Martin Sheen (1st film), Beau Bridges, Ed McMahon, Thelma Ritter, Jan Sterling, Jack Gilford, Brock Peters, Donna Mills, Ruby Dee, Diana Van Der Vlis. The JDs set a bum on fire and get very creepy-weird with the gay man.Ĭool camera work. Among them are an angry black man, an alcoholic, a terrified Jewish couple, a know-it-all douche bag, two army buddies, and a homosexual. After mugging an old man, two switchblade-wielding, psycho punks take over a New York City subway car and, in turns, terrorize each passenger. Fantastic JD film in black & white with the look, feel and slang of a 50s JD movie.
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