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Unforgiven (1992)
Not what so many keep saying here.
I am in the camp that this is way overated and hyped by hollywood and the public overall. This is certainly not a top tier western nor is the story that compelling. I can't believe all these people on here saying it is one of clint's best films.... NOT A CHANCE. I would rate this in the bottom tier of his films. Are we supposed to be so impressed because he directed it? I am not going to lie to you or myself. This is a very average if not boring western and I was constantly asking myself what is the hype for here? Watch one clint's classics and leave this to the dust bin of time. I for one will not be watching this again.
Gunsmoke: Tell Chester (1963)
Chester is NOT the molestor.
I tend to rip on Chester too much in this series. His role is often shallow and thus not too interesting. It was nice to see an episode where he is allowed to be the heavy with a big secret to keep from his long time friend and focus of his intentions. He must not let her know the truth about a two timing man who will let his old wife die while he chases after Chester's heart throb. It all comes to a head when the two timer hires a hitman to do away with Chester but he fails. Now Chester must seek him out and demands he tell Martial Dillon about his seedy past. The dude refuses and attempts to kill the mighty Chester who apparently no MAN can kill.
Star Trek: The Doomsday Machine (1967)
I'm 60 yet I can't say NO to watching this.
I'm sure we are all good channel surfers with a little practice yet when I come across this episode of Trek there is no way I will surf away from it. Decker's performance is just amazing. He is certainly in "shock" as Dr. McCoy reminds Capt. Kirk as he is trying to force more info out of him. This episode is certainly on my top ten and will never be forgotten. The drama between Spock and Admiral when the Enterprise is in dire shape. OMG I wish I could get all my kids to enjoy this episode like I do. I will be a trekkie till the day I die and it will always be the KIRK, Spock, McCoy combo that makes the original series so good. The music is also note worthy as I have never felt such drama supported so well by it.
Gunsmoke: The Search (1962)
SPOCK say it ain't so.
I couldn't believe it but I'd know those eyes anywhere. Sure enough it's Leonard Nimoy. How'd they make him shorter??? I'm not kidding he's shrunken in this episode. He slouches a lot in the saddle but when he gets off the horse he even looks short. Now that I have seen him on Gunsmoke I can go peacefully to my grave. So glad he did far better at being a productive person on Star Trek. When Matt finally gets his horse back from YET ANOTHER bad guy he forgets to water and feed him. Just what he had accused the bad guy of not doing. I still rank this as a must watch fun episode. How can you not?
Gunsmoke: Cale (1962)
Anyone giving this less than a 9 should not be a reviewer for IMDB.
Great episode of Gunsmoke. This is what you want from a one hour TV drama. It develops slowly but with good writing and even better acting. I would put this on my top ten list for the series. Looking at two other reviewers who gave it a four and five they can not be real TV fans of gunsmoke. This is one fantastic way to spend your time. I did not know any of the actors from this but they all were strong in mind and character. I have always thought living in a frontier town would have adventures like we see here. Watch this ASAP and tell me I'm wrong. Gunsmoke had a great run for the 60's and 70's.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Fistful of Datas (1992)
For being such a bad azz he sure gets his butt handed to him
It's and ongoing joke with my friend Chad but this tough Klingon character is often put down by what ever threat comes aboard the Enterprise. Very funny that he's not very macho for a Klingon. I would have been pretty ticked off if I was that actor. I mean come on. Let him do some UFC knockouts just to give him street cred in the galactic travels. I feel for ya Worf. They didn't write your character very well and it only gets worse for you once you are off the Enterprise and involved in some sort of political position. Very lame to say the least. Keep trying old boy and someday you'll lift that victory belt.
Gunsmoke: The River: Part 1 (1972)
Imagine how much money was spent just to get the opening scene.
Don't get me wrong. IT's beautiful scenery of the river and forest. We are plopped down right in the center of the action as Matt and his prisoner are running from bullets of an outlaw gang hunting Dylan and company. The result is Matt has to get away on his own after his prisoner is shot and killed and the only way to escape temporarily is to cliff jump. Lucky for him a couple of kids save him from drowning and they nurse him back to health. I wonder if this river really exists in Oregon. It would be fun to find out if it really is a free running torrent like it is depicted here. I am going to have to watch part 2 tomorrow. This is a good episode to see.
Gunsmoke: Drago (1971)
Was Buddy Epsen ever young?
I don't think he was. But no matter his age or character he portrays it's always the best. I have loved every series he has ever been in. I did not expect to see him on Gunsmoke but I'm glad I did. This is clearly my favorite one of all time. He is loaded with charm and charisma and ends up caring for a young boy that had his mother visciously taken from him by a gang of outlaws. Drago (Buddy Epsen) will be the man to revenge that senseless killing. I did not think Buddy could pull this off but man was I wrong, He not only pulled it off but showed me how man's best friend (canine) can be relied on to help in the hunt. Please do not miss out on this episode. You'll be glad you saw it.
Gunsmoke: Pike: Part 2 (1971)
Animal lover are you?
WELL this heartwarming ending will make you cry....guaranteed. IF you don't cry when they shoot her mule then you ain't human. This ending of a two part episode is one of the very best of the series. We humans all seek connections and if this older lady can't save her mule then we all lose. I love this episode and hope you will too. Be sure to see part one first. The ending is a bit "disney" but we all need to feel good about the horrors of reality. Please watch this episode and come back here to rate it. I'd like to see this one get over a 9 before all is said and done. Thomas R. Signing off from the great state of WI.
Glass Onion (2022)
This gets a 7 on IMDB?? I don't think so.
Great start to this movie. Reaching the halfway point it starts to labor like that little engine going up the mountain that "thinks I can" ..."think I can"...but by the time we enter the fourth quarter of this worn out thing you are looking for the exit. It ends up sputtering under its own weight and doesn't deserve anything higher than a 3. Sure it would be worth watching if it were one hour shorter. So many better choices on Netflix so if that is the platform you are using to watch this keep going pass this one. Many of the one hour variety shows will deliver much more for your time investment.
Rat Race (2001)
Where did I miss out on the free champagne before viewing?
I am looking at other reviews on here and the only way they could have given this movie anything over 2 stars is if they had been bribed to do so. No problem with the idea behind this movie but the execution was pathetic. Only watch this if alcohol is freely provide. I wish I could give it no stars. I can promise you that a day getting a root canal at the dentist would feel about the same after watching this trivial pursuit. Do yourself a favor and take an elderly person for a walk over viewing this real stinker of a film. At least you can claim u did something productive with your time. Pee you.
The Waltons: An Easter Story (1973)
2022 Needed now more than ever before....
We have lost our way in this covid environment. Politics and gender issues continue to divide us. We need to look back to a better time. Men and women took care of each other. Marriage was for life. Children grew up in a loving and safe environment never needing to question their gender. We NEED THIS in 2022. Wow could we use this for the betterment of mankind.
Deliverance (1972)
IF you aren't rating this a "10" you have no business rating movies.
This is a cult classic and for good reason. I don't know one thing that can be improved on with this ealy 70's gem. They don't make movies like this anymore and I'm glad to have watched this more than once. It truly holds up. Now in 2022 just as it did 50 YEARS AGO.
The Waltons: The Bicycle (1973)
From romance (with jonboy's help) to that unfortunate situation in "Deliverance"
You can't forget this actor's face. These older Walton's episodes are so much better than the last few seasons. Jonboy helps a tongue tied neighbor land a city gal. Sure it will backfire but at least he won't have to go round two with those dueling banjo guys from "Deliverance". Fun episode and more great family entertainment...Needed more in 2022 than ever before.
The Cold Light of Day (2012)
I feel so much dumber
Do you ever have that feeling after wasting 2 hrs of your life on a totally worthless film? Get ready to experience that if you dedicate the time to this loser. Not sure why two big fat hollywood icons would want to be a part of this stinker but they were. I have seen this movie somewhere before only it was so much better when Arnold Scwartznegger did it as the "terminator"....ick.
The Waltons: The Boy from the CCC (1972)
Hard to stomach
I am a big fan of this series but this one just didn't sit well with me. When someone continually destroys my trust I do not give them chance upon chance. This was too far out for me to understand the logic. A dangerous boy should never be brought into the safe environment of "home".
The Waltons: The Star (1972)
These stories are needed more than ever before in 2022
With our culture in full decline, divorce rampant, children being encouraged to pick their gender.... Need I say more? Stories about family and love of home are precious and in short supply. We need the wisdom of older generations to temper the immaturity being shown by the naive around us.
The Waltons: The Calf (1972)
Farm life for kids can be a challenge
What a joy to rediscover the oldest episodes of Waltons. How do children growing up on farms deal with the hard reality that many of what they consider "pets" are soon to be food? I am truly touched by this episode when we see how the father makes a tough decision and must be backed by wife and son. More challenges lead to a good decision requiring a back step so the kids can be given peace. We see how famiy can support each other and learn good lessons along the way. We need shows like this more in 2022 than ever before.
Gunsmoke: Owney Tupper Had a Daughter (1964)
Some things are worth doing.
This is a great story to challenge what your moral values are. We can all be forced into situations where we must decide just how far we will go. This story is one of the better ones in the series. I suggest it to you. This also shows just how far a father will go for the love of his daughter.
Fresh (1994)
Do you play?
As a fellow chess player this movie is a great demonstration of the game staged according to real life. I loved it. So well done with a cast as good as the game itself.
Gunsmoke: Kate Heller (1963)
I thought all these other reviews were just a little too glowing...
But then I watched the episode. I can agree with all the other reviewers who rated "10" this is truly a special episode not to be missed. Well written about raising children with values. Timeless.
The Waltons: The Waiting (1979)
Worst of the Waltons
This is the lowest I have rated any episode. Why did they bother to put another actor in place of Jonboy? It makes little sense. We are exposed to a constant lack of bedside manner by hospital staff that just don't give a rat's patooty.
How would u like to be the poor actor who got this role to sit in bed the entire time and stare forward?? A pointless episode.
The Waltons: The Lost Sheep (1979)
Riker has a shoreleave on Planet Earth.
Seems that anytime a soldier shows up at Walton's Mt. One of the Walton girls is giving up her family and values to swoon over a man in uniform. Aaron fits the bill this time when Riker shows up leaving Picard without a first officer. He finally admits he is not a God fearing man and Aaron must decide if they should marry or not. I am tired of the Walton children blasting their parent's values and getting all goofy just because romance is in the air.
The Foreigner (2017)
Don't mess with a grieving father.
Just when I thought Jackie couldn't get any better I find this on Netflix. I was blown away. He not only takes on a very serious role and makes me believe every minute of it he also brings all the skills of a special forces who hasn't aged. This was a must see for anyone who wants to root for a man on the edge.
The Waltons: The Return (1978)
No good deed goes unpunished
Jon Boy is concerned about the economy of his home area and decides to get an old coal mine back in action. When a cave in occurs we are shown how good old fashioned pulling together brings the entire community into focus. I applaud this type of story. Reminds us that we never know when we will be called to help a neighbor in need.