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The Rebels of PT-218 (2021)
A really bad movie
Even though I can't say anything that has not already been covered in the Goofs Section and or by other reviewers, this movie is so bad that I felt compelled to login and say it publicly.
I never quit watching a movie before it ends. In this case I had to hide the remote to keep myself from turning it off. I kept hoping it would get better, it didn't.
It's not even one of those bad movies that you have to watch again and again because it's so bad. You will never want to watch this movie again.
It's an hour and forty five minutes of my life that I will never get back.
But it did prompt me to research liberty ships, so at least I learned something new.
Hawkeye (1994)
Never knew of the show or of Lee Horsley
Discovered them both this year, 2022, on my local retro tv channel.
Wonderful show. As others have said, I wish the series ran longer. According to my wife, Lee Horsley was quite well known in the 1980's. Not to me, but now that I know of him I will keep an eye out for his other retro shows.
Linda Carter is beautiful as always and also very well cast. Rodney Grant is exceptional as he was in Dances with Wolves. Watch the series from start to finish, you won't be disappointed. Well written, interesting time period and characters who will win you over.
Mannix: A Sleep in the Deep (1969)
One of the best Mannix episodes I have seen. And I have watched all 194 shows.
Mariana Hill, Sivi Aberg and Angel Tompkins are beautiful and on full display. The marina setting is picturesque. The plot is good with the "who done it " much less obvious than usual. A bevy of Star Trek actor crossovers, just enough martial arts fighting and secret government projects to keep the whole thing interesting.
Hawkeye: The Return (1995)
A wonderful ending to the series interlaced with brutal violence
After 20 episodes of suspense and speculation Elizabeth's husband, William, returns home. We finally learn he is alive, but he is clearly not well. His experiences as a prisoner have left him emotionally and psychologically damaged.
This episode, and as it turned out the series, ends with Hawkeye holding Elizabeth while they stand upon the fort wall looking out into the wilderness. We can only imagine the future they are contemplating.
But before we get to that beautiful scene we see a man burned to death, a brother attempting to kill his brother, a husband attempting to spiritually sacrifice his wife, and a wife shooting her husband in the back. Hawkeye is the only character who doesn't choose lethal action as a first response to every situation.
I wish we got to see more of Hawkeye's and Elizabeth's story and Chingachgook's too. Despite the irrational amounts of violence woven into each episode, it was a series that ended too soon.
Hawkeye: The Boxer (1995)
A good episode, despite the all fighting
Guest star Edward Albert makes this one worth watching. He possesses the same charm as his father, Eddie Albert, of Green Acres fame (1965-1971).
Captain Shields tolerance of McKinney's and Peevey's tom foolery brings some warmth and humor to the show. Lynda Carter displays her French speaking skills.
However, Sargent Fallon's violent death (neck broken during hand to hand combat with Albert's character) proves Hawkeye was no children's show. I guess the writers and creators wanted to show their audience the insanity and sorrow of war. They succeeded.
Casey Jones: Layover at Jamestown (1957)
Leo Gordon Makes this a must watch episode
The Skipper fights one of Hollywood's most famous villains and true tough guys!
Leo Gordon plays a lawman gone bad. As part of defending his friend Alan Hale has a knock down, drag out fist fight with Gordon.
James Bell plays a scene that foreshadows Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino (2008).
If you have ever wanted to try the series, this is one to view.
Hawkeye: Fly with Me (1995)
A condensed version of the 1977 miniseries Roots
An excellent episode for Black History month, which was underway when I viewed Fly With Me, but little else.
The final scenes where the villain, Augustis Hale, experiences the phrase "turnabout is fair play" save's an otherwise unremarkable and predictable show.
Hawkeye: The Quest (1994)
Things heat up between Hawkeye and Elizabeth.
Garwin Sanford gets some serious screen time. And we learn more about his character, Captain Shields. Turns out Shields is tougher and more of a soldier than previously seen. And he too is sweet on Elizabeth.
Linda Carter shows a sensual side in a drawn out scene changing from petticoat to trousers. Hawkeye is once again wise, honorable and heroic from start to finish.
I have never heard of or seen Lindsey Ginter before, but he plays the villain role well.
A very good episode with lots of twists, turns and misdirection.
Hawkeye: The Warrior (1994)
Lots of action with a little more violence than usual.
Jonathan Scarf does a good job portraying Elizabeth's wholesome and demure nephew, Andrew.
The characters Peeves and McKinney get some quality screen time; showing their scheming but hapless nature.
And Hawkeye demonstrates superhuman shooting skills, in a humble manner of course.
The violent death (shot and scalped alive) of Hawkeye's friend, Bradstreet, at the 30 minute mark comes as a bit of a shock. The reluctant, conscripted soldier who cares not for the war, but for providing for his family is a sad subplot.
Hawkeye: Out of the Past (1994)
Don't cling to the past, a good lesson for all of us.
Jealousy turns into a misguided desire for revenge over a woman Hawkeye has not seen for 15 years. The writers really stretch here to provide a motive that will explain why a man, Harry, who rescued a 13 year old orphan, Hawkeye, would suddenly come to kill him decades later.
Ron Ely does a good job playing the bad guy, although it broke my heart to see Tarzan (1966 - 1968) as a villain. Some surprising PDA from Hawkeye and Elizabeth in the tavern.
Despite the far flung plot, worth a watch.
The Gilded Age: Never the New (2022)
The truth is somewhere in the middle.
The pilot episode was not as bad, nor as good, as previous reviews state. It was fair to middling, but good enough to warrant tuning in for episode two.
The same is true of Louisa Jacobson's performance as Marian Brook; adequate, let's see if she and her character grow on us.
There certainly was more wokeness and political correctness than I was expecting, but not overly so as suggested by some other reviews.
The success of Downton Abbey may have had many of us tuning in with high expectations. A few more episodes should tell us if those expectations will be met or disappointed. I am looking forward to finding out which it will be.
Hawkeye: The Vision (1994)
A chief with no warriors?
Another story line illustrating the deep relationships across the main character's: Chingachgook, Hawkeye and Elizabeth.
Daniel Richer does a great portraying a child, Danny, thrust into the duties of an adult and all the emotional challenges that come from the process. Linda Carter looks beautiful throughout.
It is odd the writers chose to make Chingachgook a chief, yet never provide any warriors to help him.
Lots of action and a fun tavern scene with Dave Ward's character, Sam.
Hawkeye: The Child (1994)
Theology, race relations and human frailty all in one hour.
If you are looking for an hour of mindless television, this is not the episode for you. From the first scene you will find yourself asking, what would I do? Who's right here? Which God do I believe in, Elizabeth's or Hawkeye's? A real thought provoking chapter in the Hawkeye saga.
The story ends with guest star Tamsin Kelsey's character, Beatrice, saying, "we did all we could." Which I saw as an illustration of the human capacity to excuse our in actions and selfishnesses. But perhaps I am overthinking things.
Although we never learn much about the Native American parents at the center of the story, we do come to understand their love and gain insight into their culture.
Enjoy the show and be prepared for the self reflection it may trigger.
Hawkeye: The Siege (1994)
Heroes, suspense and action. Saturday matinee at its best.
Good scenery and historical interest as usual.
Rodney Grant's character, Chingachgook, gets some positive screen time. And Hawkeye's moral character, virtue and bravery are on display from start to finish. Linda Carter steals the show via the breadth of emotions her character, Elizabeth, is required to display: compassion while tending the wounded, courage in destroying the cannon and passion when falling into the arms of Lee Horsley following a cannon barrage.
Predictable, but fun; well worth watching.
Hawkeye: The Furlough (1994)
Good character development episode, but also a bit off the mark.
This episode allows fans to learn more about the shows main characters and continues to establish the relationships between the characters.
However, the absence of Lynda Carter's character, Elizabeth, and the one time appearance of Jill Teed as Sarah Pritchard reverses this a bit..
Important women's rights issues are raised, but then not quite resolved or further addressed.
Sensitivity to native american issues are also touched on, but then contradicted. For example at around 22 minutes into the episode Hawkeye approaches a fragile looking native american funeral scaffold appearing to contain the remains of a deceased tribe member and then nonchalantly ties his horse to it.
But there was enough good content to make this episode worth watching and to create anticipation for the next.
Mannix: The Many Deaths of Saint Christopher (1967)
Very good episode and a true time capsule.
The previous reviewer's undervalued this episode.
Good performances were delivered by the cast, Joe's values and personality are further developed for the audience and the plot had enough twists and turns to hold your attention from end to end. Add Neil Diamonds first television appearance and live singing at the coffee house and you have a true classic.
The episode features the topic of post war Nazi hunting, a relevant matter of the time. However, no longer top of mind for most viewers. The Serbian references are even more delicate than the episodes suggest. As some of the war crimes indicated involved not only by Nazi soldiers, but also Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Croatian soldiers.
For the Trekkies, there are two Star Trek crossover actors in this episode: David Hurst and Glenn Wilde.
Mannix: The Name Is Mannix (1967)
Great start to a great ride
As others have stated, this pilot episode sets the tone for a great eight year run.
Joe's personality, unique investigative skills and bachelor lifestyle are established in the first scenes.
I find it interesting to search for episodes which contains scenes used in the opening credits.
This is one those episodes.
The helicopter chase comes from this episode and remains in the opening credits straight to the end series.