My fave special effect on DS is the window in the Blue Whale - the wave shadows. Man, it doesn't get much better than that.

Janet

I, too, have a certain fondness for these episodes, particularly the one in which Sam & Burke are singing. I hadn't seen these episodes prior to Sci-Fi airing them.
It just so happens that I was heading for Cape Cod for a weeks fun in the sun during the run of these episodes. Fortunately, the cable system down thar had Sci-Fi, so I was able to watch the show that week. Yay!

Janet

the plot felt like it had huge chunks missing.  You've seen it at least a couple of times, L-- does the story get any clearer with repeated viewings?

I think the film gets worse the more times you see it.
From the TCM website, "Unfortunately RKO brass and preview audiences at a disastrous Santa Barbara screening were left cold by the film's refusal to play by the traditional murder-mystery rulebook. A frustrated and despairing Renoir returned to the editing room and then reshot numerous scenes at RKO's insistence for a drastic overhaul, which probably accounts for several noticeable inconsistencies in the dialogue."

However, for me, it's always a pleasure to watch Joan Bennett.

Janet

When serving coffee to your favorite men, why not brew a big pot of Maxwell House? Good to the last drop. Right, Sam?

Announcer(in background) : And now, in her 70th straight year as the headliner here at Collinsport's own Eagle Bar, our very own, the timless, Miss Pansy Faye...

Perfect!

Janet

"She (Maggie) goes ahead and invites Vicki to dinner and treats her to lunch. For those who care, Vicki's lunch is clam chowder, lobster roll, and coffee."

This always kills me. Considering the cost of a lobster roll - even in 1965 - and the business that the diner does, I am surprized that Maggie would treat Vicki to lunch. I mean what is Maggie making for tips here anyway? Sheesh!

Janet

Heather,
You did a real nice job on Julia. Excellent detail. I love the stage and curtains in the background too.

Janet