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Three made for television shorts showcasing Martha Graham's dance company.

The first (and my favorite) A Dancer's World (1957) is a wonderful showcase of her dance company dancers as each one shows what they do best. Graham narrates as they dance and we cut to her every now and than as she prepares for a performance. I was completely entranced by the style of the dance and movement.

The second film is Appalachian Spring (1958). A 45 minute ballet set to Aaron Copland's song. Graham choreographed and is the female lead in this one. Appalachian Spring is set against a great looking minimalistic set.

The third and final film is Night Journey (1961). Also choreographed and starring Graham, Night Journey is based on the Oedipus myth.

I was really amazed by the quality of filming used in all three pieces. They were incredibly cinematic, and the quality of dancing will leave the most uninterested audience members astonished.

An amazingly shot nightmare. Every minute of this film is frantic, (and it doesn't let up even during the credits). Griffin Dunne gives a performance that leaves me wanting to see more of his work. It's the story of one man fighting just trying to make it home one night while fighting what seems like all of new York City. A hidden gem by Scorsese.

Here is the problem going into this one. I don't like most John Waters films, and I did not like this one. The biggest thing is how dirty they feel. I am no prude, but I just don't enjoy over the top raunchy (such as the sex seen outside and the birth of Divine's daughter). In fact all of the characters in this were so despicable that just I could not get into it. However, I do like watching a film that is so low budget, and I did smile during the Christmas morning scene. Other than that, I can't wait to never watch this again.