Hey_Sweden
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Often related via flashback, this introductory episode to the further adventures of the enigmatic bounty hunter Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) sees him decide to stay on Tatooine, and fill the void left by the recently deceased crime lord Jabba the Hutt. He is accompanied by a loyal & lethal henchwoman, played by the lovely Ming-Na Wen. Among other events in his recent past, we see him captured by a tribe of Tusken Raiders.
Overall, this served as a decent enough starting point, even if there wasn't much in it that really "grabbed" me. It does benefit from the screen presence of both Morrison and Wen, as well as some good set design, visual effects, and creature design. It will be intriguing to see where these writers can take this premise. For one thing, Boba says that he will prefer to rule with respect, and not fear the way that the late Jabba did. He's also humble enough to not want to call a lot of attention to himself when out in public.
The part I really wanted to see was paid off fairly well: how Boba possibly could have escaped from the stomach of the Sarlacc monster. Unfortunately for him, as soon as he's escaped he's too weak to fight back when those desert scavengers the Jawas rip off his armor, clothes, & weapons!
Directed by Robert Rodriguez, I feel this told a watchable enough tale, but hope for more involving storylines in the episodes to come. The most amusing (and ridiculous) bit of business has to do with a monster living under the sand.
Seven out of 10.
Overall, this served as a decent enough starting point, even if there wasn't much in it that really "grabbed" me. It does benefit from the screen presence of both Morrison and Wen, as well as some good set design, visual effects, and creature design. It will be intriguing to see where these writers can take this premise. For one thing, Boba says that he will prefer to rule with respect, and not fear the way that the late Jabba did. He's also humble enough to not want to call a lot of attention to himself when out in public.
The part I really wanted to see was paid off fairly well: how Boba possibly could have escaped from the stomach of the Sarlacc monster. Unfortunately for him, as soon as he's escaped he's too weak to fight back when those desert scavengers the Jawas rip off his armor, clothes, & weapons!
Directed by Robert Rodriguez, I feel this told a watchable enough tale, but hope for more involving storylines in the episodes to come. The most amusing (and ridiculous) bit of business has to do with a monster living under the sand.
Seven out of 10.
A well-loved reverend / prominent public figure is murdered by a car thief. This ties in with other crimes committed during a current drug war. Renko & Bobby are called to the apartment of a dead man who has a live sheep on the premises. The most memorable story thread has Fay making a serious mistake that gets Frank pretty steamed.
The result of this is that the cops are forced to make some compromises, which unfortunately can be a fact of life in police work. All in all, this is yet another dramatically strong episode with some good laughs here and there. For one thing, Jesus makes a re-appearance, with a totally new look and a new job - as a defense attorney! His first client is a prostitute named Lotta Gue (Laura Sorrenson, "Repo Man"), in whom Howard takes a rather amusing interest.
Featuring a VERY impressive roster of guest stars / familiar faces (Hector Elizondo, David Spielberg, Frederick Coffin, Janet MacLachlan, John Davis Chandler, Phillip Pine, Miguel Ferrer, Ken Lerner, etc.), 'Ewe and Me, Babe' is excellent entertainment for series fans. As always, the late Trinidad Silva is an utter hoot as Jesus, who makes for a highly unlikely lawyer indeed.
Eight out of 10.
The result of this is that the cops are forced to make some compromises, which unfortunately can be a fact of life in police work. All in all, this is yet another dramatically strong episode with some good laughs here and there. For one thing, Jesus makes a re-appearance, with a totally new look and a new job - as a defense attorney! His first client is a prostitute named Lotta Gue (Laura Sorrenson, "Repo Man"), in whom Howard takes a rather amusing interest.
Featuring a VERY impressive roster of guest stars / familiar faces (Hector Elizondo, David Spielberg, Frederick Coffin, Janet MacLachlan, John Davis Chandler, Phillip Pine, Miguel Ferrer, Ken Lerner, etc.), 'Ewe and Me, Babe' is excellent entertainment for series fans. As always, the late Trinidad Silva is an utter hoot as Jesus, who makes for a highly unlikely lawyer indeed.
Eight out of 10.
A perfect Jeff Bridges is the starry-eyed, naive youth Lewis Tater, who's been learning how to write Western fiction via a correspondence course. He heads West to find the so-called "campus" is nonexistent; however, fate soon intervenes and he finds himself in the company of Hollywood filmmakers who take him into their fold. Then he is rising through the ranks to become a star of 30s B Westerns.
Directed with style by Howard Zieff, this amiable, ingratiating production has some convincing period atmosphere as well as a genuine respect for this period in the history of movie-making. The story (by Rob Thompson) has both a good sense of humor as well as some effectively serious moments (without ever getting TOO serious). Some of the poignancy derives from wise veterans of the trade (led by a rock-solid Andy Griffith) teaching the naive farm boy plenty of things about his new life.
The supporting cast reads like a true who's who of great character actors, in addition to a hilarious Alan Arkin as a domineering director, an amusing Donald Pleasence as an eccentric publisher, and the lovely & engaging Blythe Danner as a script girl who grows fond of Lewis - and vice versa. A young Fred Ward, in one of his earliest film credits, appears uncredited as Sam.
This is a true gem that deserves another look; as it is, it doesn't seem to be that well known 50 years later.
Eight out of 10.
Directed with style by Howard Zieff, this amiable, ingratiating production has some convincing period atmosphere as well as a genuine respect for this period in the history of movie-making. The story (by Rob Thompson) has both a good sense of humor as well as some effectively serious moments (without ever getting TOO serious). Some of the poignancy derives from wise veterans of the trade (led by a rock-solid Andy Griffith) teaching the naive farm boy plenty of things about his new life.
The supporting cast reads like a true who's who of great character actors, in addition to a hilarious Alan Arkin as a domineering director, an amusing Donald Pleasence as an eccentric publisher, and the lovely & engaging Blythe Danner as a script girl who grows fond of Lewis - and vice versa. A young Fred Ward, in one of his earliest film credits, appears uncredited as Sam.
This is a true gem that deserves another look; as it is, it doesn't seem to be that well known 50 years later.
Eight out of 10.
