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The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
How sad.
First off, this film has great art direction and looks great. But that is the only good thing I can say about it. Tim Robbins acts like Jim Carey, horrors. (See Bob Roberts for a good performance) The writing is a heavy-handed misunderstanding of classic films. The Cohans have shown them selves able to produce great films, Fargo and Oh brother, but this flick is a pain to sit through. The reviews here make me think that many people have no understanding of the work of Preston Sturges, just as this the makers of this show they do not.
The Last Time I Saw Archie (1961)
Bob Mitchum as Arch Hall
I had to note that the title character is none other than the producer of the Bad Film classics Wild Guitar, Eegah (also director) the Thrill Killers, and the Choppers. He is also the Dad of "star" Arch Hall Jr. Another great Webb film, and the only one he did with Mitchum. Webb should be better known for his film and radio work.
The Great Man (1956)
Jose Ferrer Director
Jose Ferrer should be better known as a director. Yes, it has some of the plot of Well's Kane, but it has more of the feel of a Jack Webb flick, he himself a greatly under rated director. Even Julie London, Webb's wife is in it.. Hard boiled hero, quirky supporting characters that are given a rounded humanity, and a great cast. See this film when it plays on Turner. And check out Webb's non Dragnet films; 30, the DI, Pete Kelly's Blues and The last time I saw Archie.
Article 99 (1992)
Forget MASH
If you want a film that has the same world view try The House of God 1984. If you have ever worked in a hospital you'll find some sad truths in these films. And they do not waste half the film in a football parody like the over rated Atman does.
Will: The Autobiography of G. Gordon Liddy (1982)
Hilariously funny bio flick.
Hilariously funny bio flick. Right wing kook Liddy is shown for what he is, a Hitler loving, constitution hating creep. This one is full to the brim with great moments; young Liddy terrorized by the phallic Hindenburg (complete with spilled milk), G's rat eating, and the ever popular finger burning in the restaurant. See Liddy's plan to make war protesters disappear into "the night and fog." See liddy be too extreme for the Nixon White House. See Liddy.s personal vendetta against Tim Leery (He later toured with him) Great line "the panties are dropping as much as the acid." Worthy of Jack Webb. All this in all one of the most entertaining TV movies