Unexpectedly, we had another great turnout tonight. I say “unexpectedly” not because I was worried that folks wouldn’t love this movie, but because only 4 people responded to the invite. That’s the way it goes these days. I get it though, and I’m always happy when the doorbell just keeps ringing (and Tick just keeps barking, excitedly). Many thanks to Sheldon for acting as door-opener while I’m busy shaking up cocktails!

Lindsay Anderson’s quirky 1968 film, If…. marked Malcolm McDowell’s cinematic debut. Before this, he was known in Britain for his role as Crispin Ryder on the long-running ITV soap opera, Crossroads. He went on to garner acclaim in A Clockwork Orange, and O Lucky Man! and he has since appeared in well over 200 movies. As of today’s date, at age 82, McDowell is working on 7 projects, both filming and in pre-production. His latest film, Psycho Killer, will be released next week in theaters. Rock on, Malcolm! You are a never-failing source of wonder.