SISTERS

Vintage De Palma with his beautifully created split screen shots. A great score by Bernard Herrmann with hints of the CAPE FEAR theme in it and a strong performance by Margot Kidder. I haven't seen much of her work outside of BLACK CHRISTMAS, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR and SUPERMAN franchise, so this was a welcome change. Unfortunately, the story was predictable but still a somewhat enjoyable ride. 6.5/10

ALEXANDER NEVSKY

Director Sergei Eisenstein and lead actor Nikolay Cherkasov create another wonder Russian masterpiece. Released at the outset of World War II, this is another nationalistic picture for Russia about a prince, who leads an army against German foreign invaders. These two collaborated on IVAN THE TERRIBLE PARTS 1 & 2 and while this was released earlier, is still in the same vein in terms of outstanding cinematography, costumes and splendor. 7.5/10