Tag Archives: Western

My Review of ‘Ride the High Country’ (1962)

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

I recently saw this, mainly because it was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Being a director notable for his Westerns (and violence therein), I was curious to see if the viewing experience matched my expectations. I’m happy to say the movie … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ (1966)

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

The third movie in the Dollars Trilogy may not have “Dollars” in the title, but money (or, more specifically, a cache of gold) is what the titular trio of the film seek. Eli Wallach plays Tuco, a Mexican bandit with … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘For a Few Dollars More’ (1965)

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

One of the things I love most about this film is its opening scene. The lone rider moving across a huge, open plain, just a tiny figure on a horse. Then, a rifle shot and the rider falls. Followed by … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Bad Day at Black Rock’ (1955)

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

I’m extremely pleased to submit this review as part of The Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn Blogathon being hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood. To access the blogathon page click the link above or the image … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘How the West Was Won’ (1962)

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

I happened to catch this movie on TV after a particularly bad day. This was back when I was in college in the early 80s. The minute I started watching, I could tell I was in for a treat. The … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Searchers’ (1956)

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

It’s fascinating to review the many opinions film critics have held about this movie. While Newsweek called it “remarkable”, Variety found it “handsomely mounted and in the tradition of Shane“, but “somewhat disappointing” due to its length and repetitiousness. Frankly, … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Fort Apache’ (1948)

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

This film is the first of a trio known as director John Ford’s “cavalry trilogy”, which was followed by She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Rio Grande. They all starred Ford’s favorite cowboy, John Wayne. This movie is unique in … Continue reading →

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