Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)

 

One by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. Each chef murdered in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest Chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved.

From memory: Fairly humorous, but quite silly crime mystery spoof is basically well-made and entertaining; Robert Morley, though, steals the show.

Halliwell*: "Unusual and lighthearted black comedy against the background of international gastronomy."

Maltin***: "Slick comedy whodunnit...has luscious views of Eurpean scenery and food, plus a magnificently funny role for Morley..." 

 

Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)

A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.

From memory: Mediocre comedy with quite a lack of taste: the dog steals the show.

Halliwell (no star): "Witless fantasy comedy, an uncredited remake of You Never Can Tell which also rates as a Benji movie with curious additions of sex and profanity. A total muddle."

Maltin**1/2: "Benji (in his third film) is as adorable as ever as Chase's alter ego."

Woman Times Seven (1967)

Seven mini-stories of adultery: "Funeral Possession," a wayward widow at her husband's funeral; "Amateur Night," angry wife becomes streetwalker out of revenge; "Two Against One," seemingly prudish girl turns out otherwise; "Super Simone," wife vainly attempts to divert her over-engrossed writer husband; "At the Opera," a battle over a supposedly exclusive dress; "Suicides," a death pact; "Snow," would-be suitor is actually a private detective hired by jealous husband.

Slight and not really that amusing gender comedy without any depth; Shirley MacLaine is the only attraction in this anthology.

Halliwell (no star): "Humourless after-dinner entertainment."

Maltin***: "...some funny moments, some perceptive comments, but with that cast and director, it should have been much better."

Way... Way Out (1966)

The Americans and the Russians each have a two-person base on the moon, and the Americans have had to keep replacing their astronaut teams because they quickly go crazy.