Peter Sellers is the only Inspector Clouseau. In my house, The Pink Panther does not refer to that remake with Steve Martin bobbling his way to another paycheck. We don’t discuss the Pink films that came after Peter Sellers’ death that Blake Edwards directed with Ted Wass (Curse of the Pink Panther) and Roberto Benigni (Son of the Pink Panther). Trail of the Pink Panther is viewed as a bonus feature filled with outtakes of Sellers from the early films. This is a movie series that only belongs to Sellers. The Pink Panther mixes a sophisticated jewel heist plot with a slapstick caper to create a perfect cinematic cocktail. »»
It’s not often that I’ll call a movie brilliant, but really there’s no other word to describe Being There. Based on the novel of the same name by Jerzy Kosinski, this movie may well be the best comedy of Peter Seller’s career. And considering that career includes such masterpieces as Dr. Strangelove and the Pink Panther movies that’s no mean feat. »»
Peter Sellers is James Bond! David Niven is James Bond! Ursula Andress is James Bond! Woody Allen is James Bond! Josh Begley is, oh, wait... »»
Being There is getting the Blu-ray love in February along with a Special 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition DVD. The film was the career crowning glory for both Peter Sellers and director Hal Ashby. A gag reel with Peter Sellers should entice an upgrade. »»
