“Other Mommy” and Deuteronomy
This film’s ambition is betrayed by its lack of substance.

An opera superstar only needs to hear the tune “Longer” once in a cozy club for her keen eye and cheeky mouth to bring a jazz musician’s secret crush to light. And it only takes a bit of practice to surprise both the crush and the jazz musician with a special performance of the song. But does she really forget the words, or is she playing Cupid in an ice blue dress?
This film’s ambition is betrayed by its lack of substance.
Hitchcock is no stranger to innuendo, as was common in that era, but there was something so sophisticated about his approach to 'Rope', and it starts in the first frame.
With 'The Last Movie Stars,' filmmaker and fanboy Ethan Hawke cracks the facade of Hollywood's last golden couple, but reveals a couple who were committed to each other before all else.
This feels like the creative team wanted to make a body horror film, but the studio wanted to make another generic blockbuster.
In all honesty, “Black and Blue” is a satisfying experience, complete with solid craftsmanship. With the help of cinematographer Dante Spinotti, Deon Taylor (the director) creates a murky, lived in atmosphere.