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Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969)

I’m not much one for westerns, although I’m trying to broaden my horizons. I didn’t get a traditional western out of “Support Your Local Sheriff!” – instead I got a slapstick spoof, and I loved every minute of it. James Garner plays Jason McCullough, a man who’s just passing through town on his way to Australia. The people in the community have just become rich, hitting upon a vein of gold just a short time before, and they’re having a hard time adjusting to their sudden wealth. Fights are breaking out all over town, greed is getting the best of … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Gift (2006)

Based on the faith-affirming novel by James Stovall, “The Ultimate Gift” is the story of one young man’s quest for a life of fun and his grandfather’s dreams of a better future for him. Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) has never had to work for anything in his life. He’s got a trust fund, a mother who doles out money like candy, and he’s living large. His girlfriend loves his easy spending habits, and together they party until dawn with little thought about others. When Jason’s grandfather, Red (James Garner) passes away, the family gathers around like vultures, wanting to know … Continue reading →

Week in Review December 10th – 15th

What’s been going on in Movie Reviews this week? Let’s take a look and find out. “Prancer” is the story of a girl who clings to the traditions of Christmas all year long as a way to compensate for the death of her mother. When she finds a wounded reindeer in the woods, she thinks it’s Prancer, one of Santa’s own reindeer. I didn’t rate this movie very highly, I’m afraid – it had a cute premise but the execution left a lot to be desired. “With Six You Get Eggroll” is a Doris Day/Brian Keith romance about remarriage, blending … Continue reading →