HILLBILLY HARE (Released to Theaters USA 1950)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Hillbilly Hare—well-written—has an unusual story setting but completely works for comedy. Presentation and portrayal work well.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Two hillbilly brothers, Pumpkinhead Martin and his brother Curt, want rabbit for dinner. So, with their rifles they get into shenanigans with Bugs Bunny.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert McKimson for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc and John T. Smith.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good, fun, and comical Bugs Bunny watch backed with a good story.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

WALKY TALKY HAWKY (Released to Theaters USA 1946)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Walky Talky Hawky—animated short film—is creatively written and provides an exceptional piece of comedy. The story has personable characters that have been well-developed. It is a great addition to the family home video library and can be re-watched multiple times. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  A father Chicken Hawk tells his young son that he is a Chicken Hawk and Chicken Hawks love to eat chickens. So the son tries to get a chicken and gets into shenanigans between Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert McKimson for directing effort. Thank you to Warner Brothers for producing the film. Cast includes Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is original and tells a great story. WOW! What a short film! This is the golden age of cartoon making that made memorable toons. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

WEASEL WHILE YOU WORK (Released to Theaters USA 1958)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  Weasel While You Work—short animated film—features Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg. It takes a comical poke at country living. It's a good watch and worth that watch. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A weasel wants to eat Foghorn Leghorn. But Foghorn refers him to Barnyard Dawg as a better catch.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert McKimson for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer John W. Burton for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It's funny to see Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg fight it out. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

DEVIL MAY HARE (Released to Theaters USA 1954)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Devil May Hare—Tasmanian Devil—is a short, animated film from Warner Brothers that focuses its interest on the rascally devil from the southern hemisphere. This toon is well written and earns its watch.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Bugs Bunny sees the forest animals running away and catches one to find out why. He is told that the Tasmanian Devil is on the loose.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Robert McKimson for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Edward Selzer for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This toon is a suitable watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers