Comments on: 5 Comedy Westerns To Seek Out Instead Of ‘A Million Ways To Die In The West’ https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/ Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Gary https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31205 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31205 You could stand more incisive reviewers. And I enjoyed the movie. Describing it as "a million shades of bad" is unhelpful.

]]> By: Bob https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31206 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31206 The Hallelujah Trail, Texas Across the River, The War Wagon, Cheyenne Social Club, and Paint Your Wagon (Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood together in a musical, \’nuff said).

]]> By: Mark https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31207 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31207 "My Name is Trinity" and "Trinity is Still My Name" are two obscure western comedies I saw as a teen at the drive-in. I thought they were underrated fun!

]]> By: Jim MacQ https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31208 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31208 I'll add another vote for "Support Your Local Sheriff" (great cast including Jack Elam and Walter Brennan supporting James Garner), and I'll add "Rustler's Rhapsody," which was better than expected, with some funny moments from Andy Griffith and other supporting players.

The absolute worst, the only film in the genre against which MacFarlane has a hope of comparing favorably, is "The Villain," an attempt to create a live-action Roadrunner cartoon. Kirk Douglas as the title character (who is dumber than his horse), Ann-Margaret as the local madam (just at the cusp of not being able to play those roles anymore) and Arnold Schartzenegger as the sheriff (back when he barely spoke english and his accent was impenetrable) all schlep dutifully through their roles. There are a few slight giggles to be had from throwaway sight gags in the background, but what's in the foreground is excruciating. If you saw the trailer, you saw every single second worth watching.

]]> By: Rodo https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31209 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31209 The best comedy western is Academy Awards Nominee Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles.

]]> By: Jim https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31210 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31210 Along Came Jones with Gary Cooper and Loretta Young. Gotta love a film with a hero who can't shoot and is rescued by the leading lady.

]]> By: MDL https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31211 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31211 'Support Your Local Sheriff' should at least get a mention! I'm guessing you guys didn't see that one because it spoofs ever aspect of the genre. 'The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean' has some moments as well.

]]> By: EF Brackett https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31212 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31212 I was always had a soft spot for the Bob Hope/Jane Russell movies, Paleface and Son of Paleface.

]]> By: Prof42 https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31213 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31213 I can't believe you failed to mention "Support Your Local Sheriff!" with James Garner. One of my favorite movies since childhood.

]]> By: Jake17 https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31214 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31214 Nice list, just one thing… Lawrence Kasdan actually directed The Empire Strikes Back.

]]> By: Will https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31215 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31215 One film I recently watched which I think should be an honorable mention is Robert Altman's Buffalo Bill & The Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson. It seems to be regarded as one of Altman's lesser works, but I still think it's worth the watch, even if for a great against type performance by Paul Newman. And as usual, Altman shines with a great ensemble cast.

]]> By: Carl https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31216 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31216 And of course, "my name is nobody" which is the master's answer to the new wave of comedy westerns pioneered by Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.

Sergio Leone, Enio Morricone.
One last time.

]]> By: Carl https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31217 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31217 Maverick with Gibson/Foster/Garner was enjoyable as a comedic/adventure far west.

Rango was also OK.

]]> By: Wagstaff https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31218 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31218 While known for some pretty grim, nihilistic movies, Sam Peckinpah's "The Ballad of Cable Hogue" is my personal favorite of Bloody Sam's films. Credit a large part of that to Jason Robards' incredible work as the title character.

]]> By: Xian https://staging2.theplaylist.net/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-20140529/#comment-31219 Fri, 13 May 2016 07:23:48 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2014/more/uncategorized/5-comedy-westerns-to-seek-out-instead-of-a-million-ways-to-die-in-the-west-85342/#comment-31219 While not a comedy per se, Jarmusch's "Dead Man" has some comic moments and dialogue in a sometimes grim, existentialist (and utterly fantastic) movie… mostly delivered dead-pan by Gary Farmer's character, Nobody.

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