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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Started conversation Nov 11, 2001
http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A656408
The hopefully interesting story behind one of British cinema's forgotten classics.
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I'm not really here Posted Nov 12, 2001
I thought it was interesting, but I guess I am biased. 
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Jamie Posted Nov 12, 2001
"none of it was filmed on an actual island" - I thought a little was filmed on Arran, my memory is a little hazy on this however
I'm pretty sure that's where they got the shots of the palm trees, at least...
And (in my opinion anyway) you should mention Christopher Lee's wig - it deserved its own place in the credits
I seem to recall they used a stand-in 'stunt arse' for Britt Ekland, I'll check that one in the SFX special.
"unsettling" climax!!! now there's an understatement
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 12, 2001
It's one of the world's great wigs, I would agree.
And yes, they did use a stunt "posterior" for Britt Ekland, it was a specific clause in her contract because her agent felt it was possibly something she would regret in later life. 
If only he could have seen where her career was going...
And of course, maybe I should put in that at one time Rod Stwewart, whilst married to Ekland, attempted to buy all the extant prints of the movie in order to save his brides embarrasment. If only he could have seen where that marriage was going...
Thanks for reading though, and I may well incorporate those little tit-bits into the piece in due course as they do make me .
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 12, 2001
As to the island thing, all the references I've seen say not.
The palm trees were from a botanical garden on the west coast. the apple trees were imported-which is what you get for filming a film set at mid summer in November and December.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 12, 2001
It's certianly one of my favourites. I just thought thast the story behind the story was worth telling.
Thanks for reading. And good to hear from you by the way. 
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Spikey Posted Nov 12, 2001
Firstly I would like to mention that I think all Christians should be put in a giant wicker man and ... oh sorry i am sposed to behave.
OK, a good review. But what would I expect of such a skilled and well researched writer. I wont mention his odd tastes in some departments as the jury is still deliberating. A perfect review in fact as it reveals all the facts without becoming stodgy or boring.
Now dude, remeber when you get that import copy, i'm gonna be there on ypour sofa to watch it.
Chaos ... panic ..disorder? my work here is finished!
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 12, 2001
Thank you, small goblinoid person.
For the curious the "import copy" Spikey refers to is a video copy of the 102 minute version that Mina was kind enough to track down for me through the web. It should be with me soon.
I hope!
BTW, in case anybody takes what Spikey says seriously, you should know he is a mate of mine so may just count as biased...
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Hoovooloo Posted Nov 12, 2001
Fascinating!
I doubt you'd consider it relevant, but the writers of "The League of Gentlemen" unanimously voted this as their favourite film (on the commentary of the series 1 DVD). You could link to the Edited Entry about them here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A585353 if you mention that factoid.
Good stuff!
H.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 13, 2001
Thank for reading and for that information.
Whilst I'm not sure that it is relevant in the terms of my entry, It does tell me something about LOG that I didn't know, but it certainly explains some of the things in that series.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 15, 2001
I've thought about it now, and I think I shall be putting the Ekland/Stewart info in.
Look for a revised version a little later in the day...
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 15, 2001
I was saddened to learn that Anthony Shaffer died on November 6th. I hope that in some small way this piece will keep his memory alive. 
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Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Nov 15, 2001
I love the film. All I've seen is the American version.
I like the entry. Too stunned with admiration right now to make much in the way of comment, but
I was unaware that the Scottish Prebyterians had a Police force. At
least, that's the way it reads.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 15, 2001
A fair point I think
I will amend accordingly
Thanks for reading, and for the comment, which is spot on, and I *should* have noticed it myself.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 15, 2001
A fair point I think
I will amend accordingly
Thanks for reading, and for the comment, which is spot on, and I *should* have noticed it myself.
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 15, 2001
A fair point I think
I will amend accordingly
Thanks for reading, and for the comment, which is spot on, and I *should* have noticed it myself.
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Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Nov 16, 2001
Aach! You're having that posting problem, too. I thought it was just me!
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Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Nov 16, 2001
Arrgh! And when I returned from posting the above, the forum page froze halfway, without a scroll bar!
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Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Nov 16, 2001
Well, it certainly makes life interesting, doesn't it?
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- 1: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 11, 2001)
- 2: I'm not really here (Nov 12, 2001)
- 3: Jamie (Nov 12, 2001)
- 4: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 12, 2001)
- 5: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 12, 2001)
- 6: Kaz (Nov 12, 2001)
- 7: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 12, 2001)
- 8: Spikey (Nov 12, 2001)
- 9: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 12, 2001)
- 10: Hoovooloo (Nov 12, 2001)
- 11: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 13, 2001)
- 12: Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like (Nov 15, 2001)
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- 14: Tonsil Revenge (PG) (Nov 15, 2001)
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