Logan's Run (1976)

 In the 23rd century, humans have built a domed city run by a computer, where individuals live a hedonistic life until the age of 30, when they are killed in a kind of ritual. Some people occasionally try to escape, but are chased and usually killed by members of an expert police squad.

The chief interest of this production are its visuals. Its plot, though riddled with logical inconsistencies, does serve a purpose of mildly provoking thought about some philosophical, sociological and political themes. Overall, though not a very stimulating film, it's far from an excrutiating viewing experience.

Rating: 40

The Monitors (1969)

 A group of aliens invades the Earth and establishes its dominance over mankind. Their tyranny is well meaning, and their objective is to eliminate wars and other chronic problems of our planet. Not everyone is happy, though, and a rebel group which aims at retaking power from the Monitors is formed. The film centers on an actor and pilot who does not accept the Monitors' rule, and the actress who is in love with him, but secretly works for the Monitors.

Comedy which has an interesting political dilemma as premise: must a dictatorship be rejected because it usually results in oppression and exploitation, or because suppressing freedom is intrinsically bad? There is little verbal discussion in the film, which prefers to concentrate on action and some humorous sketches which satirize political conformity. The result is not exactly brilliant or funny, but is not without some visual and verbal creativity.

Rating: 45

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976)

 A bunch of Black baseball players break away from their exploitative boss and form an independent team. They travel from town to town playing the local teams.

Comedy about the vicissitudes of entrepreneurship. While racism sets the framework in which the story develops, most of the plot revolves around conflicts within the Black community. The humor is light, and the narrative is sufficiently eventful to keep one entertained. As many sports movies, this one is fairly nice to look at, and the good cinematography helps.

Rating: 50