Two superior thrillers from Germany and England today. One is a favorite Wim Wenders crime drama, and the other a socially-conscious, uncompromising thriller about a topic that was practically taboo when it was made. Both are fine discs.

Anchor Bay's The American Friend is Wim Wenders popular EuroNoir that introduced Bruno Ganz to the screen, and reignited the career of Dennis Hopper. It's a superior thriller with superb cinematography from Robby Müller.

Home Vision Entertainment offers a flawless, uncut verson of Victim, the groundbreaking film that had the courage to present the plight of British Homosexuals caught between archaeic laws and predatory blackmailers. The intelligent thriller has great performances. With Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms.

Not much to report ... am expecting the Kino METROPOLIS, perhaps today, and will be eager to review it. Maybe next week I'll go over the upcoming titles that most intrigue me. Thanks! Glenn Erickson