If you are in any way like me (and may the god in whom I don't believe help you if you are), you love Ken Russell. You probably watched with interest (and some disappointment) the fairly recent Ken Russell at the BBC box set. The disappointment likely stemmed from the fact that the long-rumoured to be included but shelved at the 11th hour Dance of the Seven Veils was nowhere to be found. Well, the 1970 film that the British government doesn't want you to see has turned up in segments on Youtube. The provocative and controversial director's take on the life of composer Richard Strauss is now available to watch, but watch it while you can - you never know when Big Brother might pull the plug. Here's part one (the other parts can be found on the Youtube sidebar):
Huge tip o' the cap to Tim Lucas - and you should all read his original post on the film - for the find.
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