Island Sun

Island in the Sun [VHS]
$12.98
Even as a youngster I found this movie melodramatic but not any-the-less involving on issues regarding prejudice and racial matters. That the politics and the romantic liasons were less than stimulating, the homicide investigation and the exchanges involving James Mason and the inspector (John Williams, from 'Dial M for Murder') were entertaining enough to be recalled still.

Who's to tell what influence studio boss Zanuck - and director Rossen, given his political convictions - did not contribute with 'Island in the Sun' to motion pictures that followed? The studio could have - for whatever reason Zanuck mistakenly might have seen fit - reconsidered and chosen to tame the original story, even against Rossen's objections. Elia Kazan's 'Gentlemen's Agreement' and Otto Premiger's 'Advise and Consent' also seem less than riveting today than they did at the time, but courageous enough they were. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was not too far away in the future but it took literary criticism of a book to make the proposition socially credible. Director Abraham Polonsky's 'Tell Them Willie Boy is Here' (1969) was disparaged and still does not rate DVD restoration. Even today there is the occasional circumspect production or the forced manipulation of audience response. At any rate, credit is due each of these movies, 'Island in the Sun,' included.

Lani Macrame Floral Jersey Hawaiian Island Print Sleeveless Coil Sun Dress L
$40.00

Swimline 6 Foot Island Sun Tan Lounger
$29.99
I was interested in this mostly because of the "tanning you on both sides" gimmick - but that's what it is.... a gimmick.

Carnival Steel Drum Collection: Island In The Sun & More, Vol 3
$14.99
Looking to vibe out with some "elevator music style" steel drum music? Then you found the right album. Now, some would take elevator music the wrong way; don't get me wrong.This is cheesy in a good way. Great chill out music or jamming behind a BBQ in the yard. Just crack open a Red Stripe and enjoy. Easy breezy, good, innocent, fun music. Keep the margaritas and rum runners coming...thank you!