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HBO struck gold last year when they brought us Westworld. Based on the 1973 film of the same name, it met, and soared past, all expectations, giving us a brilliant, thought provoking and compelling new television show to sink our teeth into. Full of tour de force performances, truly jaw dropping twists and more than enough mysteries to keep us tuning in week after week, it quickly became a pop culture phenomenon.
Now, even two months after its first season concluded, it’s still staying relevant and making headlines. Just take a look at Funny or Die’s latest skit for proof of that, as it features City Slickers stars Billy Crystal and Daniel Stern reprising their roles to spoof HBO’s newest smash hit. As expected, the results are hilarious and if you’re a fan of either the aforementioned actors,...
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HBO struck gold last year when they brought us Westworld. Based on the 1973 film of the same name, it met, and soared past, all expectations, giving us a brilliant, thought provoking and compelling new television show to sink our teeth into. Full of tour de force performances, truly jaw dropping twists and more than enough mysteries to keep us tuning in week after week, it quickly became a pop culture phenomenon.
Now, even two months after its first season concluded, it’s still staying relevant and making headlines. Just take a look at Funny or Die’s latest skit for proof of that, as it features City Slickers stars Billy Crystal and Daniel Stern reprising their roles to spoof HBO’s newest smash hit. As expected, the results are hilarious and if you’re a fan of either the aforementioned actors,...
- 2/3/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
While we all tiddle our thumbs waiting for Westworld to return in 2018, the folks over at Funny or Die have paired the HBO series together with City Slickers, the early 90's western/comedy which starred Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby and Jack Palance. Years after their 'City Slickers' narrative was retired, Westworld hosts Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) & Phil Berquist (Daniel... Read More...
- 2/2/2017
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
If you’ve ever wondered how comedic characters from Western films would fit into the dangerous confines of Westworld, then you’ll likely enjoy a new Funny or Die video that shows what would happen if Billy Crystal’s Mitch Robbins and Daniel Stern’s Phil Berquist from City Slickers were actually malfunctioning hosts in the HBO series.
“Years after their ‘City Slickers’ narrative was retired, Westworld hosts Mitch (Billy Crystal) & Phil (Daniel Stern) are still happily driving cattle, however Mitch has started to malfunction and it’s up to Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) to analyze why he has gone off his loop.”
In case you missed it, HBO renewed Westworld for a second season that will premiere in late 2017 or early 2018. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates and enjoy the Funny or Die video below.
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“Years after their ‘City Slickers’ narrative was retired, Westworld hosts Mitch (Billy Crystal) & Phil (Daniel Stern) are still happily driving cattle, however Mitch has started to malfunction and it’s up to Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) to analyze why he has gone off his loop.”
In case you missed it, HBO renewed Westworld for a second season that will premiere in late 2017 or early 2018. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates and enjoy the Funny or Die video below.
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- 2/2/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A 90’s comedy classic meets the remake of a 70’s sci-fi cult hit in Funny Or Die’s latest exclusive, “City Slickers in Westworld.” In a premise so brilliant it’s a wonder no one thought of it earlier, Billy Crystal and Daniel Stern reprise their “City Slickers” roles to appear as hosts in “Westworld,” HBO’s hit sci-fi thriller series.
Directed by Ron Underwood, 1991’s “City Slickers” is a Western comedy about Mitch Robbins and Phil Berquist, two New York City yuppies who head out West to herd cattle. The movie was a major box-office success, and even earned Jack Palance an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1992.
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In Funny Or Die’s re-imagining, Mitch and Phil are actually hosts at “Westworld,” a Western themed park stocked with humanoid robots,...
Directed by Ron Underwood, 1991’s “City Slickers” is a Western comedy about Mitch Robbins and Phil Berquist, two New York City yuppies who head out West to herd cattle. The movie was a major box-office success, and even earned Jack Palance an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1992.
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In Funny Or Die’s re-imagining, Mitch and Phil are actually hosts at “Westworld,” a Western themed park stocked with humanoid robots,...
- 2/2/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
As new properties hit popularity, we sometimes open the door for worlds to collide in wonderful ways. Funny or Die has brought back Mitch Robbins (with the help of Billy Crystal) from City Slickers and dropped him into the role of Westworld host.
Of course, he’s a malfunctioning host, and part of the problem is that he can’t stop killing Phil (Daniel Stern). What exactly is Mitch’s problem, and what’s he after? It’s up to Westworld staffers Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) and Sylvester (Ptolemy Slocum) to figure that out if possible…, well, or just scrap Mitch if it comes to that.
Crystal nails the short adventure, and while it isn’t exactly laugh-out-loud hilarity, it’s worth a watch for those who remember the film, and a good excuse to make sure new people have the ability to remember the film. Plus, getting some actual Westworld...
Of course, he’s a malfunctioning host, and part of the problem is that he can’t stop killing Phil (Daniel Stern). What exactly is Mitch’s problem, and what’s he after? It’s up to Westworld staffers Stubbs (Luke Hemsworth) and Sylvester (Ptolemy Slocum) to figure that out if possible…, well, or just scrap Mitch if it comes to that.
Crystal nails the short adventure, and while it isn’t exactly laugh-out-loud hilarity, it’s worth a watch for those who remember the film, and a good excuse to make sure new people have the ability to remember the film. Plus, getting some actual Westworld...
- 2/2/2017
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Certain to be one of this summer's biggest hits, ''City Slickers'' provides plenty of laughs and several one-liners that will be repeatedly heard throughout the coming months. After some of the recent tame and lame films that have arrived on the scene, ''City Slickers'' is a welcome treat.
Crystal plays Mitch Robbins, a radio ad sales exec who, having just turned 39, realizes he is bored with his life. This is as good as it's going to get, and that frightens him. Yes, it's the old mid-life crisis thing.
To the rescue come best friends Ed Bruno Kirby) and Phil (Daniel Stern), who convince Mitch to go with them on a two-week cattle drive. Mitch is hesitant, but his tolerant wife (Patricia Wettig) insists he go find his smile.
And so the adventure begins. At the ranch they say howdy to their fellow guest drivers: two Ice Cream entrepreneur brothers, a father and son dentist team and the obligatory pretty dudette.
Everything looks like it might be fun and games until they meet their trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance), an alleged killer who looks like a ''saddle bag with eyes.'' He frightens them, particularly Mitch, into taking the cattle drive seriously.
Along the way most of what transpires is predictable and manipulative. The three friends discover a lot about each other and themselves; the drive is filled with unforseen obstacles; there are heroics galore; and Mitch falls in love . . . with a calf. But besides the formula stuff, there is an abundance of fresh humor, poignant dialogue and some rather credible performances.
Crystal has mastered that ''everyman'' look that makes him exceptionally easy to identify with. Along with his easygoing manner and precise comic timing, this helps to make his performance, for the most part, a natural one. At times, he can't help from mugging or forcing a funny line that feels out of place, but it's easily forgivable since we find ourselves laughing anyway.
Stern, after all that shouting in ''Coupe de Ville, '' quiets down effectively as the sheepish, I-have-no-life Phil. His non-life is also coming apart at the seams, and he portrays this with a nice mix of pathos and Jerry Lewis.
The most fully realized character and performance, however, belongs to Kirby. This fine actor has proven himself to be extremely adept at comedy while maintaining a serious underside. The genuine chemistry between these three actors loses nothing in its translation to the screen.
Last, but not least, is Palance. His caricature of the dozens of cowboys he's played over the years is played with finesse and tongue-in-cheek. He's a good foible for these city slickers.
The film has a few rough spots and spends too much time setting up premises, but it's a small price to pay for the enjoyment it provides. Mitch may or may not find his smile, but you won't be able to lose yours. ''City Slickers'' is one cattle drive you won't want to miss.
CITY SLICKERS
Columbia Pictures
Director Ron Underwood
Writers Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Director of photography Dean Semler, A.C.S.
Editor O. Nicholas Brown
Producer Irby Smith
Executive producer Billy Crystal
Color
Cast:
Mitch Robbins Billy Crystal
Ed Furillo Bruno Kirby
Phil Berquist Daniel Stern
Curly Jack Palance
Barbara RobbinsPatricia Wettig
Bonnie Helen Slater
Running time -- 110 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
Crystal plays Mitch Robbins, a radio ad sales exec who, having just turned 39, realizes he is bored with his life. This is as good as it's going to get, and that frightens him. Yes, it's the old mid-life crisis thing.
To the rescue come best friends Ed Bruno Kirby) and Phil (Daniel Stern), who convince Mitch to go with them on a two-week cattle drive. Mitch is hesitant, but his tolerant wife (Patricia Wettig) insists he go find his smile.
And so the adventure begins. At the ranch they say howdy to their fellow guest drivers: two Ice Cream entrepreneur brothers, a father and son dentist team and the obligatory pretty dudette.
Everything looks like it might be fun and games until they meet their trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance), an alleged killer who looks like a ''saddle bag with eyes.'' He frightens them, particularly Mitch, into taking the cattle drive seriously.
Along the way most of what transpires is predictable and manipulative. The three friends discover a lot about each other and themselves; the drive is filled with unforseen obstacles; there are heroics galore; and Mitch falls in love . . . with a calf. But besides the formula stuff, there is an abundance of fresh humor, poignant dialogue and some rather credible performances.
Crystal has mastered that ''everyman'' look that makes him exceptionally easy to identify with. Along with his easygoing manner and precise comic timing, this helps to make his performance, for the most part, a natural one. At times, he can't help from mugging or forcing a funny line that feels out of place, but it's easily forgivable since we find ourselves laughing anyway.
Stern, after all that shouting in ''Coupe de Ville, '' quiets down effectively as the sheepish, I-have-no-life Phil. His non-life is also coming apart at the seams, and he portrays this with a nice mix of pathos and Jerry Lewis.
The most fully realized character and performance, however, belongs to Kirby. This fine actor has proven himself to be extremely adept at comedy while maintaining a serious underside. The genuine chemistry between these three actors loses nothing in its translation to the screen.
Last, but not least, is Palance. His caricature of the dozens of cowboys he's played over the years is played with finesse and tongue-in-cheek. He's a good foible for these city slickers.
The film has a few rough spots and spends too much time setting up premises, but it's a small price to pay for the enjoyment it provides. Mitch may or may not find his smile, but you won't be able to lose yours. ''City Slickers'' is one cattle drive you won't want to miss.
CITY SLICKERS
Columbia Pictures
Director Ron Underwood
Writers Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Director of photography Dean Semler, A.C.S.
Editor O. Nicholas Brown
Producer Irby Smith
Executive producer Billy Crystal
Color
Cast:
Mitch Robbins Billy Crystal
Ed Furillo Bruno Kirby
Phil Berquist Daniel Stern
Curly Jack Palance
Barbara RobbinsPatricia Wettig
Bonnie Helen Slater
Running time -- 110 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
- 5/30/1991
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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