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The Late Show
The Late Show is a British television arts magazine programme that was broadcast on BBC Two weeknights at 11.15pm—directly after Newsnight—often referred to as the "graveyard slot" in terms of television scheduling. The series was commissioned by BBC Two Controller Alan Yentob, who had a background in serious arts documentaries, but the production team — led by Michael Jackson. The series combined a number of format elements from earlier BBC arts magazine programmes such as Monitor and Late Night Line-Up. With the cancellation of The Old Grey Whistle Test the series became one of the few spaces on BBC television for live music performances. The series originally featured a round-table discussion hosted by Clive James on Friday nights. However this format was dropped after the second season. The show pulled in heavyweight popular music acts live or pre-recorded, including Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Public Enemy, Joni Mitchell, The Stone Roses, Dick Dale, and Jeff Buckley.
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Plot Summary
A successful and wealthy elderly man finds himself married to a much younger woman. He becomes obsessed with her, suspecting she is having an affair with a younger man. His paranoia grows as he tries to uncover the truth, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uninspired performances. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful narrative, most found it to be a weak entry in the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its unoriginal storyline and lack of tension.
Performances were often described as wooden or unconvincing.
The film failed to deliver a satisfying thriller experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a lack of engagement with the film's predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Fun Fact
The film marked the final directorial effort by actor John Derek, who also starred in some of his earlier directorial projects.
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