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Tag Archives: Westerns
3 things about Anthony Mann’s THE FURIES
The Furies [1950] 1. She walks past the old woman, who turns her head and spits on the floor. 2. “I’m Dallas Hart. I’m new around here, honey.” “You couldn’t be new anywhere.” 3. She holds the handkerchief against the … Continue reading
3 things about Arthur Penn’s THE MISSOURI BREAKS
The Missouri Breaks [1976] 1. He wades through a traincar of sheep. 2. “I wouldn’t know about that. Not since that dog of mine licked the butter.” 3. Sharing a carrot with his horse.
3 things about Anthony Mann’s THE NAKED SPUR
The Naked Spur [1953] 1. “Maybe we sat down at the same card game once or twice, but that don’t mean dirt to me now!” 2. As played by Robert Ryan, Ben Vandergoat’s laugh is rather like Bobby Peru’s laugh … Continue reading
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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s JOHNNY GUITAR
Johnny Guitar [1954] 1. She moves in closer, looks straight at her and says, “I’m going to kill you.” 2. The magic of Trucolor. Flaming red shirt, flaming red lipstick. A red kerchief against a canary yellow shirt. 3. Emma … Continue reading
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Harry Belafonte, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum.
The eve of the end of the Old West: a new breed of outlaw has infiltrated the frontier. In the town of Sharpton, Harry Belafonte uses the town’s bank as his own private slush fund, making withdrawals whenever he pleases … Continue reading
3 things about Sam Peckinpah’s THE WILD BUNCH
The Wild Bunch [1969] 1. Ernest Borgnine smiles. Ernest Borgnine chuckles. 2. Tobacco-stained teeth and beard. 3. He pours a trail of champagne from her toes to her thigh.
3 things about George Stevens’ SHANE
Shane [1953] 1. “I don’t want any part in gunslingin’. Murder’s a better word for it.” 2. They have a conversation through the open window: she’s in Joey’s bedroom while he stands outside in the pouring rain. 3. He discreetly … Continue reading
3 things about John Ford’s STAGECOACH
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.
3 things about Clint Eastwood’s UNFORGIVEN
Unforgiven [1992] 1. On the first night away from home he misses his wife. On the second night he misses his bed. 2. The women appear and start throwing cow pies. 3. “Well, you killed the hell out of that fella … Continue reading
3 things about Sydney Pollack’s THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN
The Electric Horseman [1979] 1. Of course Wilford Brimley is in this movie. How could Wilford Brimley not be in this movie? 2. “You’re just walking around to cut down on funeral expenses.” 3. Jane Fonda’s rolled-up jeans/spike-heeled boots ensemble.
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