Directed by John Ford "when the legend becomes fact, print the legend" The relationship between John Ford and John Wayne was tumultuous but undeniably fruitful, legendary even. They are two icons of the movie western, but for all the worship laid at their feet, it sounds like their lives, both professional and otherwise, weren't all … Continue reading The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)/Dave (1993)
Directed by Frank Capra/Ivan Reitman I happened to see Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Ivan Reitman's Dave on the same day and was stuck on the similarities between the two feel good movies. To say they are "feel good" might be to ignore an overt ugliness and corruption of Washington DC as presented onscreen … Continue reading Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)/Dave (1993)
Harvey (1950)
Directed by Henry Koster "Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be,' she always called me Elwood, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." Jimmy … Continue reading Harvey (1950)
High Noon (1952)
Directed by Fred Zinnemann High Noon takes place over the course of a tense but mostly uneventful 90 minutes, at least until the expected gunfight which ends the film. The story concerns a freshly married, newly retired Marshal, Will Kane (Gary Cooper), whose sense of duty compels him to stay on the job just a … Continue reading High Noon (1952)
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