wise1too
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Sunset Carson was one of the last popular cowboy stars at Republic Pictures. But, due to his youth and immature behavior, studio boss Yates fired him and disconintued his terrific ( by "B" western standards) series.
A couple of years later, veteran producer, director, writer, Oliver Drake created a series of five films for the still somewhat popular star. They are strictly bottom of the barrel. Deadline is the second in the series.
Deadline has interior shots filmed outdoors, shots and scenes streched out,and the backgound music is years earlier.
Strictly for harcore Sunset Carson fans, a dwiindling few.
The sun was setting for both Sunset Carson and "B" westerns.
A couple of years later, veteran producer, director, writer, Oliver Drake created a series of five films for the still somewhat popular star. They are strictly bottom of the barrel. Deadline is the second in the series.
Deadline has interior shots filmed outdoors, shots and scenes streched out,and the backgound music is years earlier.
Strictly for harcore Sunset Carson fans, a dwiindling few.
The sun was setting for both Sunset Carson and "B" westerns.
Ruth Etting, a popular depression era songstress, made a series of shorts, playing herself, with a song or two in each. Etting didn't do many films, so this is a rarem chance to both see and hear her.
This is one of he better ones and conveys the innocence and charms of the 1930s.
After recording a wonderful version of St. Louis Blues Etting retreats to a small town. There she befriends a "soda jerk" played by Frank Coughlin Jr. And with her fame, helps the teen with his dating troubles.
Ruth wraps up the film with a rendition of the hit, It Had To Be You.
Simple, charming and a time machine to those wonderful days of soda shoppes.
This is one of he better ones and conveys the innocence and charms of the 1930s.
After recording a wonderful version of St. Louis Blues Etting retreats to a small town. There she befriends a "soda jerk" played by Frank Coughlin Jr. And with her fame, helps the teen with his dating troubles.
Ruth wraps up the film with a rendition of the hit, It Had To Be You.
Simple, charming and a time machine to those wonderful days of soda shoppes.
The Burial is based on a fascinating true story. But, this film hits you over the head devoid of any subtlety. So much so that it's almost a parody of good courtroom dramas such as The Verdict.
Everything is glossed over in the superficial script and production.
Important plot points are mentioned and spoken of but not clearly shown. The most important revelation is covered in a one minute court montage of witnesses.
Production is equally amateurish with mostly flat lighting as if this were a comedy. In the midst of large court scenes characters are found alone in empty halls and rooms as if nothing is goinf on around them.
I found almost noting believable due to the lack of motivation and evidence.
Only the acting saves part of the script. Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee JOnes give solid performances.
Many seem to like this fillm. I suggest they watch better legal dramas such as Erin Brockovich, The Verdict or even Civil Action.
This poor imitation is what passes for a good film these days.
Everything is glossed over in the superficial script and production.
Important plot points are mentioned and spoken of but not clearly shown. The most important revelation is covered in a one minute court montage of witnesses.
Production is equally amateurish with mostly flat lighting as if this were a comedy. In the midst of large court scenes characters are found alone in empty halls and rooms as if nothing is goinf on around them.
I found almost noting believable due to the lack of motivation and evidence.
Only the acting saves part of the script. Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee JOnes give solid performances.
Many seem to like this fillm. I suggest they watch better legal dramas such as Erin Brockovich, The Verdict or even Civil Action.
This poor imitation is what passes for a good film these days.