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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Point Blank (1967)
Directed by John Boorman Lee Marvin works on autopilot, but in a good way, in John Boorman's Point Blank. He scowls and leers his way through a revenge mission, playing the part of the ghost everyone assumes him to be after he was once left for dead. Marvin plays Walker, a man who is a little … Continue reading Point Blank (1967)
Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
Directed by John Sturges In Bad Day at Black Rock, Spencer Tracy plays John Macreedy, a fish out of water in an almost unbelievably tiny town somewhere in the American southwest. His arrival itself threatens the insular town, and even when he realizes his life is at risk he maintains his cool, fighting fire with long … Continue reading Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
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