Brideshead Revisited 1981  TV, 660 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Charles Sturridge
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Phoebe Nicholls, Diana Quick, Jane Asher, Simon Jones, Claire Bloom, John Gielgud, John Le Mesurier, Laurence Olivier, Stephane Audran, Michael Gough
Set around the era of World War I and World War II, this 11-hour miniseries reveals the problems of a particular British aristocracy. The tale is spun through the friendship of two young men–Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte (Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews)–who came from diverse backgrounds and meet at Oxford.
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 Let It Be 1970  N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Cast: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
The Beatles were on the verge of breaking up during the filming of this documentary, as cameras followed them during their music making–including the arguments. It ends with their famous impromptu rooftop concert, which turned out to be the last concert the Beatles would give. The musical score won an Oscar, the only Oscar for the Beatles.
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Nasty Habits 1977  PG, 96 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Cast: Glenda Jackson, Melina Mercouri, Geraldine Page, Sandy Dennis, Anne Jackson, Edith Evans, Anne Meara, Susan Penhaligon, Rip Torn, Eli Wallach
Satirizing the 1974 Watergate "burglary," this comedy is set in a Philadelphia convent where the conniving Sister Alexandra (Glenda Jackson) rules the roost (ala Nixon). Sandy Dennis, as Sister Winifred, plays the "John Dean" character to a tee. Good idea, but doesn't quite make the grade despite the good cast.
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The Object of Beauty 1991  R, 101 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Cast: John Malkovich, Andie MacDowell, Lolita Davidovich, Rudi Davies, Joss Ackland, Bill Paterson, Ricci Harnett, Peter Riegert, Jack Shepherd, Rosemary Martin
Jake (John Malkovich) and Tina (Andie MacDowell), who live way beyond their means, are currently residing in a London hotel. When Tina's valuable Henry Moore sculpture is stolen, the couple creates even more problems for themselves as greed and infidelity take center stage.
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Running Mates 1992 PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Cast: Diane Keaton, Ed Harris, Ed Begley Jr., Ben Masters, Robert Harper, Brandon Maggart, Russ Tamblyn, Edgar Small, R. B. Livingston, Stacy Keach Sr.
Hugh (Ed Harris), an up-and-coming Senator, is running for President. He meets and falls in love with Aggie (Diane Keaton), a widowed author of children's books. When Aggie's past comes into question, Hugh's campaign could take a setback. Some funny moments in this made-for-TV film.
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| 1. Brideshead Revisited (1981)
2. Dr. Fischer of Geneva (1983)
3. Let It Be (1970)
4. Nasty Habits (1977)
5. The Object of Beauty (1991)
6. Running Mates (1992)
7. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1989)
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