Funny Face, Charley Varrick, & Andy Barker, P.I.

Funny Face would have worked better with a younger Fred Astaire. He is just too old for Audrey. And that scene in the beatnik cafe was just completely bizarre. The movie itself was just sort of a mess, which makes total sense considering the songs came from a variety of different musicals and also most of the songs weren't particularly good. It's Audrey, though, and even an old Fred Astaire is almost as good as Astaire at his peak.

Charley Varrick is notable for the return of Walter Matthau to drama, the plane stunts, and Joe Don Baker. Who was outstanding. Threatening, ruthless, and utterly perfect in the role. Matthau is also quite strong in the role, although there does seem to be some question as to how he gets the girl to start boxing the compass. Was it just the roses? Because he doesn't look that good in the movie. Pretty satisfying ending, too.

Andy Barker, P.I. was another show that was canceled before its time. I do wish it had more than six episodes. Because it wasn't as funny as say 30 Rock, but there were bits of funny in every episode. And both Andy Richter and Tony Hale have both had shows canceled well before their time. I wonder if there is a magical universe where good shows go after being unceremoniously canceled. Man, those TV executives really know how to make a good show and then cancel it. If only they did that to say, American Idol. It's been downhill since the first season. Which was only good for two things: Since U Been Gone (and the possibility of more like it) and this. Well, that and the increasing amount of "famous" people who feel like they need to keep in the public eye so they "release" sex tapes or start starring in Skinemax flicks. Good for them. Wouldn't want to just be a non-famous person. You need to flash your jubblies and hoo-has. Anyway, Andy Barker, P.I. was pretty fun, and really could have been a fun show.