We Have a Pope

We have a winner!
I was highly impressed with this gem of a film, one that obviously understood the beauty of a subtle and meaningful approach to a controversial subject without shying away from inserting needed moments of humor and charm. Tackling the idea of doubt, insecurity and wavering faith, `We Have a Pope' addresses a concern that may not be thought of very often but one that deserves our attention. By centering the affair on a newly elected Pope who feels inadequate and quite frankly overwhelmed by the assignment bestowed on him by God, `We Have a Pope' adds a serious depth to the age-old topic of personal spirituality. With a blisteringly authentic performance by Michael Piccoli, this beautiful film moves with grace and highlights emotional assertions that one cannot help but feel akin to. Piccoli should be up for Oscar consideration, but that won't happen. The way he balances out this conflicted man's fears and enchantments is astonishing to watch. Such a soulful performance, one...

"Food for Thought"
This unusual and sad tale does a really nice job of recreating the pomp and circumstance of Vatican rituals and politics. There is a strong farcical element, however, that takes up too much viewing time and detracts from the seriousness of the story--namely a wacky psychoanalyst organizing a volleyball tournament for the Cardinals. Otherwise, this film is pretty unique and provides some useful philosophical food for thought.

(2.5 STARS) "Habemus Papam": Intriguing Idea Not Fully Developed
"Habemus Papam" ("We Have a Pope") is an Italian comedy drama directed by Nanni Moretti ("The Son's Room"). Michel Piccoli plays Cardinal Melville, who, after being elected Pope, insists that he cannot take the office and flees the conclave. The story may remind you of a William Wyler classic, but the intriguing premise is less effectively used here.

The director's bold attempt to portray a pope as a human is a worthy one, but his approach is tame at best. Michel Piccoli is wonderful as Cardinal Melville, but even the veteran player like Piccoli cannot make the character of Cardinal Melville credible, because the unfocused script fails to delve into his personality as deeply as it should. His interactions with people in Rome do not reveal much about the person for which the film is made. The reference to a stage drama (Chekhov ... what else?) is too obvious. After all, we are all actors.

Moretti himself plays a psychiatrist, who is called in to talk to the newly...

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Final Tears - Short Film by Jeffrey Moscone & REOG

World's Longest Corona Beer Ad
Summary: World's Longest Corona Beer Ad

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Full disclosure: Libertad Green, who plays Wife #2, is, in reality, my wife, which is why I'm giving this "ad" Ten Stars.

Corona beer is one of my favorite beers, so I agree with what seems to be the moral of this story: Corona beer makes everything better! (It may not solve any problems, but it makes them easier to deal with, and if you have cause for celebration, what better way to celebrate, than with a Corona?) Your wife is tired of being alone? You're spending too much time at work and your favorite bar? Drink Corona! Your wife leaves you? Drink Corona! You get engaged or married? Drink Corona! You discover your wife has a cocaine habit? Drink Corona! Your wife attempts suicide? Drink Corona! Your wife burns your house down? Drink Corona! You get a divorce? Drink Corona! Your wife tells you she wants to have sex with other people? Drink Corona! You discover your...

Good Find!
This is a must watch! love it! Kinda sad but in a good way! Rease Etzler is sexy!!! I could feel the emotion of each character! Hope this becomes a full length feature one day!



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Tangled

Worthy Addition to Disney's Classic Films
*contains some spoilery bits*

Tangled, Disney's version of the oft-refashioned folk tale Rapunzel, is the studio's 50th animated film and one that is destined for classic status.

The Synopsis:
This latest retelling begins with a tiny piece of sunlight falling to earth and a magical golden flower sprouting where it lands. The flower, and its ability to restore youth, is discovered, used and kept secret by Mother Gothel. When the kingdom's beloved queen falls ill, a search for the flower (apparently its existence wasn't *completely* secret) is successfully undertaken and the healing potion brewed from it restores the queen's health. The flower's magical abilities are also transferred to the hair of the queen's unborn child, Rapunzel. When Mother Gothel discovers this and learns that the magical properties are only retained as long as the hair remains uncut, she kidnaps Rapunzel and raises her as her own child. Claiming that she wants to keep Rapunzel safe from...

*Amazing Disney Film*
Tangled is an amazing movie! The story is very well written and the pace of the movie never gets boring. Alan Menken's score is breathtaking! Easily one of my favorite Disney movies of ALL TIME, and I grew up in the second golden age of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty And the Beast, ect.
I have seen the movie twice in the theater. I cannot recall EVER going to the see a movie a second time in the theater. I actually might see it again in 3D as it was stunning! Also One of Disney's best villains in my opinion. The psychological aspect of Mother Gothel is deep.

Don't miss this new age Disney classic. Perfect for everyone in your family. It will warm your heart, make you laugh and cry and gives you that Disney magic feeling we have been waiting for since Beauty and the Beast! Amazing!!

I cannot wait for this to come out on Blu-Ray. I even thought about getting a 3D tv..Yeah this movie was that good in 3D for me...haha

Perhaps The Greatest Disney Animated Movie Yet
Disney is very unpredictable. They crank out the movies; some great and some not so great. But their animated movies are a little more trustworthy; most of them are brilliant family fun. "Tangled" may perhaps be the best Disney Animated production yet!!

Tangled is the story of a girl named Rapunzel (played by Mandy Moore), who was kidnapped as a baby and put in a tower, where her "mother" (played by Donna Murphy) takes care of her, telling to stay indoors, where it is safe. Now, 18, Rapunzel's dream is to see (up close) the mysterious floating lanterns that are released through the sky on HER Birthday each year. Her mother forbids it. And thus enters Flynn Ryder (played by Zachary Levi). Flynn Ryder is a wanted thief who stole the crown of the long-lost princess. He seeks refuge in Rapunzel's castle while her mother is away. Thus begins a long adventure; seeking the mysterious floating lanterns, escaping palace guards and evil captors, finding true love, etc...

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Travel With Kids: Paris

Helpful
We are planning to visit Paris next year with a 9 year old. This was very helpful. We don't feel as overwhelmed as we did, worrying about what and how to see Paris. Thanks





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The Gay Amigo (1949)

"Western Triple Feature ... The Cisco Kid - Duncan Renaldo ... VCI Ent (2008)"
VCI Entertainment presents "CISCO KID: WESTERN TRIPLE FEATURE - DUNCAN RENALDO" (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) -- Here's adventure, here's romance, here's O'Henry's famous Robin Hood of the Old West --- the Cisco Kid featuring Duncan Renaldo as Cisco and Leo Carrillo as his comical sidekick Pancho, in the first film Martin Garralaga plays Pancho --- relive those thrilling days from the early '40s and '50s when romance and drama took us down the dusty trails and the plains to exciting adventures.

The first feature -- THE CISCO KID RETURNS (aka: Daring Adventurer) (16 February 1945) (64 min/In Glorious Black & White)
Directed by John P. McCarthy, Produced by Philip N. Krasne

Storyline, first time appearance of Duncan Renaldo as the Cisco Kid with the kidnapping of a young girl who is the heir to money left by her murdered father --- marriage and a beautiful senorita comes into the picture and Cisco is up to his old tricks of bringing the guilty...

Superb job all around
VCI has done a superb job all the way around. Wonderful transfer and picture quality for the Cisco films that, until today, was only available on VHS in poor quality transfers.

Recommend the Cisco book from the University Press by Francis M. Nevins as a companion piece.

Classic western, antiquated title
These films are just fun. Yes, they portray stereotypes but the enlightened person can appreciate the era. I watched this when looking for films that were produced in Pioneer Town, CA.

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Dreamin' California's Coast - Malibu to Big Sur

Interest in Trip to Area
I saw this Travel scope on PBS and decided to rent it to see again with with my wife. I thought the episode highlighted the main attractions of the this part of the coast that we have not visited.





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The Ranger and the Lady (1940)

A great Roy Rogers film
This is a really fun Roy film. Its one of his rare historically set movies and has a good script, good production values and a top supporting cast. If you are'nt into the more musical and modern Roy movies you will like this one.

Roy Rogers
The King of the Cowboys and Trigger. What can I say - - it's Roy Rogers! A must if you are a fan. B-westerns are alive and well and this one is better than most.

Quality Entertainment
If you long for a good western movie, you'll enjoy this.
Ranger and the Lady

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Passage through Chile's Tierra del Fuego around Cape Horn

Cape Horn video
Delightful overview of area around southern tip of South America. Good video primer for travelers and cruisers around Cape Horn.

like going there!
Like going there in luxury and comfort! Impressive to see the site of so many shipwrecks. Felt sorry for the cold birds though.



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Heroes of Horror

Heroes of Horror Collection
Typical black and white horror movies you could watch on TV on a Saturday morning back in the 50's and 60's. There are so many horror movies from that time period but these compilation companies seem to use the same old tired movies over and over. I have seen many horror compilations and box sets from this era and they all have the same flicks. You would think that one the these companies could create a package with some variety. Anyway, the flicks are OK, the quality could be better but again, keep in mind the time frame and transfer to DVD. One word of caution, the tin is very nice but the plastic inserts that hold the DVD's make it extremely difficult to release them. Be careful not to crack the DVD when attempting to take it out. Personally, I took out the plastic inserts and discarded them and put the DVD's in paper sleeves inside the tin.





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Entrance

A Tense, Affecting Character Study
Entrance

You're best off going into 'Entrance' blindly, without watching any trailers or knowing too much ahead of time. This is a well-paced, expertly crafted indie movie that took me by surprise. When I watched it I wasn't even aware what kind of movie it was, and there's no better way to approach this one. This movie does not represent the status quo. Those looking for something unique, effective, and unexpected should not miss this opportunity. You can even stream it for cheap just to check it out. I highly recommend supporting these filmmakers instead of the latest mainstream big budget releases.

Intensity In Ten Cities
All I can say is woah! I didn't know what to think going in (a friend recommended the film), but this movie delivered. What starts as a slow character piece spirals off into creep-ville. The anxiety and anticipation bubbles over as the film draws to an end. Loved it!

Close to home
Most of this film deals with a real life horror: creepiness. As a woman I found myself identifying with certain plot themes (which I won't go into to not spoil anything) And that is what I find captivating about this film, the entanglement of horror with worry; that the horrific, larger than life events that the protagonist experiences are paired with those of daily life.
If you want to be disgusted, watch Takashi Miike. If you want to be disarmed, watch Entrance.

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Dawn on the Great Divide (1942)

Best wagon train scene ever!
I haven't seen this copy, so I don't know if they will publish this review, but I already have the movie. The almost-ten-minute wagon train scene near the beginning is priceless. It's constantly, slowly moving and done so well you really get the feel for what such a trip must have been like. A variety of people from that era are characterized rather well for a B western. There is tragedy at the beginning which leads to Mona Barry doing a rendition of "Rock of Ages" acapella which, along with her short commentary about herself after, will break your heart. I've never heard anything like it. Tears flow every time I watch it. Great stuff Mona, wherever you are.

Again Buck gets to hold a baby and call him "little shaver". I love that. Buck does a solid job as always. This was his last movie before dying in the Cocoanut Grove fire in '42. The story line is good and there is the occasional nifty quote - "I've got to hand it to you Easterners, you sure are slick with the...

WHEELS OF FATE
This movie was taken from a story by James Curwood entitled "Wheels of Fate", and for me that title fits much better than "Dawn on the Great Divide". The years 1941 and 1942 saw several of the Rough Riders films made and though this movie is good, it doesn't have the jump that many of the others have. This was the last film for Buck Jones, and it is not his best performance, as he looks somewhat tired and it affected his performance.

His leading lady, co star actually, was a gal born in England, trained in Australia, named Mona Barrie. Before dying in 1964 she racked up quite a few movies, as well as stage performances, and she truly turns in a very memorable performance in this film. For me, she saves this movie.

The cast of stock characters is good with the usual suspects on board, especially Roy Barcroft, and Raymond Hatton, did they ever make a western without Roy Barcroft. And an extra treat is a very young Tris Coffin who plays Mona's husband but ends up...

"The King of B-Westerns & Serials...VCI Entertainment ~ Dawn of the Great Divide (1942)"
VCI Entertainment and Monogram Pictures present "Dawn of the Great Divide" (1942) (digitally remastered), although The Rough Riders had a short run, they turned out some of the best B-Westerns ever to grace the Saturday Matinee screen...our story is the final of eight in the Rough Riders series is a better than average oater...Buck Jones (Buck Roberts) and Raymond Hatton (Sandy Hopkins) continue with the same characterization...Tim McCoy was placed on active duty in WWII, replaced by Rex Bell (Jack Carson) as the third member of the trio...Buck and Sandy are leading a wagon train loaded with railroad supplies to expand the West...our favorite villain Harry Woods with Roy Barcroft, Robert Frazer, I. Stanford Jolley, Reed Howes and Bud Osborne are up to no good...disguised as Indians during the attacks they plan to stop Buck at all costs...the three Buck, Sandy and Rex Bell are working undercover and have the situation well in hand, if you don't believe it check with the Monogram...

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Outdoors with Eddie Brochin Eye in the Sky Hunting for rabbits with Chase the Red-Tailed Hawk

Great for the Price
Grest for the price. I would recomend this to any falconer of any level, an apprentice, or a master. All in all great video on falconry.





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Godforsaken

Godforsaken
This is a dark movie, well acted, and almost hard to figure out on first watching, unless you pay close attention to the story line. However, it is worth a second look. It's the story of a fallen angel, who seeks redemption after the death of a child he was assigned to protect. There are a number of twists and it has a surprise ending. Thoroughly enjoyed the movie.

Since the actors did a fine job, I'll over-look a few things that'll be distasteful to the "angel loving" crowd.
I live in Germany. This movie was filmed in England and France. Hence the paraphrased school rhyme:

"I've seen London,
I've seen France,
I saw an angel with NO underpants!"

The back of the DVD case says "WARNING! THIS FILM CONTAINS SCENES OF BRIEF not SO brief NUDITY,
ADULT "AC/DC-action" SITUATIONS, LANGUAGE f'-BOMBS, AND VIOLENCE adult & baby killings."

I have to admit, while this WAS NOT the faith-based film I was expecting, it was --- at least --- thought-provoking.
If you decide to watch this film I have to tell you --- without any spoilers --- the following:

===> There ARE different KINDS of angels. There are TWO in this film.
===> There is a scene of a male angel kissing a Catholic priest.
===> A [human] woman has graphic (not brief) sex with a down-on-his-luck(and back) angel.
===> There are SEVERAL graphic murders in this film.
===> You MIGHT have to watch it TWICE to fully understand...

Not What I Expected
For some reason I thought this was a faith-based movie. It's not. And on top of that, it was pretty awful. Not your fault however. You don't make movies. You just ensure we can choose from a humungous variety and for that I am grateful. Note to all: (1) Do not be fooled by the title (even the info provided tends to throw you off); (2) this movies contains both is sexual content and violence; and (3) the acting is terrible. I cannot believe I even allowed one star.

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Tokyo Drifter

One of the most brilliantly edited films I have seen!
The only reason Seijun Suzuki's "Toky Drifter" is getting four stars instead of five is because the story gets hokey and hard to follow at times. But what a wallop the visual fireworks and rapid-fire, jump-cut editing pack! "Tokyo Drifter" is easy to understand after viewing it a few times, but initially the story takes a back seat to Suzuki's inventive, French-New-Wave style of creating the images, which are breathtaking. "Phoenix," a reformed killer for the Yakuza, dreamily walks around Tokyo after quitting the racket, expecting to be executed. But when he is called back into duty to help rid the city of a rival gang, the film "drifts" into a surreal mix of equal parts Luis Bunuel, Sam Fuller and Jean Luc Godard. The action never lets up, and the film is a wonderfully funny mix of comedy and violence. The performers even break out into song at unexpected times, although the film is certainly not a musical. You just never know what...

Stylish
A stylish gangsta piece of work by the great late Seijun Suzuki. If you've watched Kurosawa or Ozu then this is much different. More comparable to Kinju Fukasaki(BATTLE ROYALE). Not as good as BRANDED TO KILL but a fine Criterion piece none the less. A lonely soul gets pulled back into one last score to settle. Visually masterful and the score is brilliant. A little slow at times but the action is pretty much non stop throughout. Plus a big payoff at the end. I know you will be amazed with what you see. Quentin Tarantino may not admit this is one of his inspirations for RESOVOIR DOGS, but when you have the blue room, red room, white room, etc, it's hard not to believe there's some sort of connection there between Mr. White, Blond etc. A must see film if you're a lover of art and crime noir. One of Seijun's top 5 films.

another unusual gangster film
This review is for the Criterion Collection DVD edition of the film.

This film follows a retired killer named Tetsu who continues to receive threats from people and is asked to help take out a rival gang.

This film is shot in full color and has some interesting tricks done with that. There are parts where the color changes and 'differentials' of color from one side of the screen to the next. It is very difficult to describe but you know what they say. "a picture is worth a thousand words" I would suggest you see it for yourself if you are interested.

The film also has an excellent theme song which reminded me of the songs by Kyu Sakamoto, best known for his song "Ue O Muite Arouko" and known outside of Japan as "Sukiyaki."

There is also a 20 minute interview with director Seijun Suzuki on the DVD as a special feature.

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Purgatory Comics

An Indie Treasure Trove!
In our everyday quest to unearth cinematic genius, we are faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of wading through thousands of dubious titles, hundreds of ambiguous descriptions, and a handful of potential contenders. For the brave, this process involves diving into the murky, uncharted territory of indie flicks. We know the risks associated, the countless hours lost to mediocrity, the frustration, the angst. Most of the time we feel slighted, realizing too late that our high hopes for that "dark comedy" is nothing more than an amalgamation of shoddy camera angles, cheap lighting and bad jokes.

We remain undaunted, though, in our search for greatness. And occasionally we are rewarded with gold.

Enter Purgatory Comics.

The film premiered in 2009 at the Lancaster Area Film Festival and comes in at a cool 90 minutes. A 2010 Long Island International Film Expo winner, the film's awards included both "Best Long Island Feature Film" and "Best...

Funny, quirky & completey enjoyable
One of the reasons that I enjoyed Purgatory Comics so much is that the characters are completely believable. You either are, or know people just like these--and you don't have to be a comic book fan to relate to the trials and tribulations of these guys and gals (although it wouldn't hurt). This is a quirky story about finding yourself, but cleverly told with humor and--dare I say--intelligence (even though I roared with laughter at the scenes of comic-book reading nerds fantasizing about hot porn stars). This was a well-directed and delightful 'slice of life' film that could never have been produced by a big budget Hollywood production company. Watch it and enjoy!

bad acting, worse timing
I could not get past the first 10 minutes. It felt like I was watching a high school play. The pause after every line was unbearable...

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Marshal of Cedar Rock (1953)

Trip down memory "Lane"
This western saga has Rocky Lane tracking down an escaped convict hoping to find the hidden loot. As it truns out, the escaped convict not only is innocent, but helps Rocky Lane uncover a fiendish plot to swindle farmers out of their land before the railroad gets to Cedar Rock. Marshal of Cedar Rock is the 36th entry in the Rocky Lane series of 38 features. By the time it was made (1953) Republic had cut the length of these movies from 60 minutes down to 54 minutes. Rocky Lane movies were different from the Autrys and Rogers in that they had no music or love interest. Just action throughout. The tape has a clear picture that will look even better if you enable the soft picture mode on your VCR. for $9.99 Marshal of Cedar rock is a gem you want to miss!

Allen Rocky Lane.
Good action hero. Had solid screen presence. He was likeable, and kids could
trust his persona on screen. He never let them down. His message and character
stood out most of the time in his films.



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Torture Dungeon

A Masterpiece
If I were to tell you anything about this film, it would spoil your experience. Rent it, turn the lights down, spray lysol all over your living room, invite a couple of bums in to warm up, a couple junkies to shoot up and a couple of deviants to give the room some atmosphere, and allow yourself to be transported back in time, to Times Square, circa 1970.





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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

"You're all going to die..."
Just when you thought the original was disturbing, gross, disgusting, and frightening, now comes the updated version, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," which knows no limits when it comes to gore and intensely terrifying moments. Is it a remake? Not necessarily. However, it is more like a movie that pays tribute to a great classic by offering its own vision of a well-known nightmare of limbs and guts.

While characters and some of the story has changed, the deranged and murderous plot remains the same. An unspeakable turn of events (I will not give away how it all starts, as it is very different from the original) lands a group of teens in a nightmarish maze that throws a mutilated man who wields a giant chainsaw in their path. Not to mention the "crazy" family that turns out to be just as vicious and murderous. For these teens, a safe place is nowhere in their short and painful future.

As I said in the beginning, this is not a remake. Nor is this a...

She said they were all going to die and she wasn't lying
Well, this 2003 remake of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" creeped me out. Of course I waited until late at night to watch it, which is what you were supposed to do with a horror movie, because lately even when a horror film has a good start, such as "Jeepers Creepers," they almost always end up being laughable. Now, I will not go so far as to say this is a great horror film, and I am not suggesting that it replace the raw power of Tobe Hooper's original in any one's mind, but it sure creeped me out more than anything I have seen in a while (except for last month when I watched "The Exorcist" again).

What does this remake have working in its favor? Well, first the film is selective in what it takes from the original. We have the same beginning with the grainy film and the same narration talking about "one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history" (again narrated by a now considerably more famous John Larroquette), and we have the same basic idea that a...

As Remakes Go, This One Aint Half Bad
I had to wonder, initially, why anyone would go through the trouble of remaking a "classic" that already had numerous sequels to begin with. I came into it with "low expectations," in other words. But I must say that after watching it a couple times, I'm not disappointed with the effort.

The only reason for knocking it down to 4 stars is the clumsy framing device. It strives for the same sort of verisimilitude that the original had. Grainy archive footage of some State Investigators going down into the basement of the house of notoriety, filming the grisly scene. It's obviously not original stock footage, but just some attempted levity on the part of the filmmakers. It doesn't work. Yes, we all know that the original film was based on a true story, at least loosely. The actual dude who was the mass killer lived in Wisconsin, not Texas, but that's beside the point.

What this remake does deliver on is "fear factor" moments. The actors portraying the crazies really...

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Rest Stop: Don't Look Back (Uncut)

Better than the Original
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back is a sequel to the 2006 horror film Rest Stop, about a crazed pickup truck driver terrorizing a young couple at a deserted California rest stop. It wasn't a very good film but the sequel manages to out do the original, rising to passable horror fare. Tom (Richard Tillman) is the brother of Jess who disappeared in the first film along with his girl friend Nicole. Home for two weeks on leave from the army, Tom decides to go in search of his missing sibling. He's joined for the ride by his girlfriend Marilyn (Jessie Ward) and his buddy Jared(Norris). Evidently, because Marilyn doesn't like Jared, the goof is forced to drive his own beater of a car from Texas to California.

We're treated to a replay of the "Driver's" origin. He was just a bumpkin picked up by a family of religious zealots (nuts actually) in their RV. He's killed but is resurrected as a silent spirit, haunting the highways around the rest stop for victims to torture and kill...

Get the regular DVD
Get the regular DVD.

I just finished watching my purchased copy of "Rest Stop: Don't Look Back" on Blu-Ray, and that's the last Warner disc I'll ever pre-order to buy.

The regular DVD of this title is chock full of extras (deleted scenes, alternate ending, commentary track, trailers), but there is nothing but the movie on the more expensive Blu-Ray. No extras at all - nada - not even the trailer! What a rip-off!

Don't Buy the Blu-Ray Version!

Don't look back? Even Lot's wife would stare straight ahead.
While this sequel fills in some of the holes presented in the timeline and story of the original Rest Stop movie, it is nonetheless unfulfilling horror with a deserted California rest stop and bathroom as a set.

Following the disappearance of the morons from the first movies, Tom (Tillman) is home on leave from the Army and looking for his missing brother. Immediately I knew he was an idiot because he had on PFC rank but called himself a corporal. Along for the ride is his alcoholic girlfriend Marilyn (Ward) - who probably would have acted better if actually drunk - and a complete train-wreck of a best friend named Jared (Norris). Animosity between the two sidekicks leads to this being a two car journey from Texas to California, and the dork is driving a beater that smokes more than a Memphis rib joint. First stupid decision of many.

Upon arrival in California, the ginger best friend gets isolated in a port-a-potty because of his IBS, and it gets tipped over...

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The Slowest Gun in the West (1960)

Mild Laughs at Western Cliches
Phil Silvers was a great comedian. He pulls a few laughs from this ridiculous story of a cowardly man who pretends to be a gun fighter. When Jack Benny shows up for a few minutes at the end, there are a few more laughs.
The humor is absurdist. mainly poking fun at Western televsion and movie cliches. One can see this as a much too long sketch on a variety show or more generously as a precursor to "F Troop" the quite hilarious Western series spoof that ran for a few years, a few years after this.
This is strictly for Phil Silvers and Jack Benny fans.

The Slowest Gun in the West
What's not to like? A classic Phil Silvers comedy - and maybe it's corny. But still great fun to watch.

old comedy
old black and white western from the sixty's with Phil Silvers.enjoyed it very much and it was free because of amazon prime.

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