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3 things about Howard Hawks’ EL DORADO

Posted on August 30, 2024 by robchristopher

El Dorado [1966] 1. “I hit the sign and the sign hit him.” 2. The two men walk down the street side by side, both using crutches. 3. Wrassling in the barn.

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3 things about John Ford’s THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE

Posted on August 28, 2024 by robchristopher

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance [1962] 1. He grabs the steak from off the floor and mashes it down on the table. Possible influence on Young Frankenstein? (“There, I’ve touched it. Happy now?”) 2. Train timetable blackboard in the “schoolroom.” … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Ford’s THE SEARCHERS

Posted on August 11, 2024 by robchristopher

The Searchers [1956] 1. She looks on in rapture as the two men fight over her. 2. Pesky flamenco dancer. 3. Quick scalping.

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ HATARI!

Posted on September 21, 2019 by robchristopher

Hatari! [1962] 1. A film set in Africa without an African in a speaking role. 2. “Who does she belong to?” 3. Muddy waterhole with three elephants. Unexpectedly disquieting. It’s colorful but so shapeless, and while not exactly racist it’s … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Ford’s STAGECOACH

Posted on September 25, 2012 by robchristopher

Stagecoach [1939] 1. He looks at the bartender and says, “Don’t ever let me do that again.” 2. She looks down helplessly at the baby in her arms, holds it closer. 3. The food’s on the table: chili con carne.

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