Rethinking Jimmy Stewart – Part 1

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Bill Wren

I’ve finally finished Marc Eliot’s book, Jimmy Stewart: A Biography. Reading it was an interesting process because, as I did, I re-watched many of the movies Jimmy Stewart appeared in. Between the book and the movies, I’ve re-evaluated my opinion … Read more →

Posted in Actors, Books, Movies, Westerns | 3 Comments

Jimmy Stewart rides again

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Bill Wren

I’ve just started reading Marc Eliot’s book, Jimmy Stewart: A Biography. Having just begun, I can’t say anything about it’s merits, though I can say I read Eliot’s book from a few years ago, Cary Grant: A Biography and enjoyed … Read more →

Posted in Actors, Jimmy Stewart, Movies, Westerns | Leave a comment

3 Godfathers: A western as Christmas fable

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Bill Wren

Having come across 3 Godfathers in a number of “top Christmas movies” lists, I decided to watch it. A second time. I had watched it about two years ago but I couldn’t recall it, and definitely didn’t recall the Christmas … Read more →

Posted in DVD, John Ford, John Wayne, Westerns | Leave a comment

John Wayne heads north – booze and brawls ensue

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Bill Wren

Directed by Henry Hathaway This movie, North to Alaska, is a difficult one to account for. I really like it a lot. But I can’t think of a single cinematic merit it has going for it. Essentially, if you don’t … Read more →

Posted in Actors, DVD, John Ford, John Wayne, Movies, Westerns | Leave a comment

The Shootist – John Wayne’s last film

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Bill Wren

For me, The Shootist (1976) is a funny movie. Not funny “ha-ha” but funny in the oddball sense. I really enjoyed it. It’s a good, maybe even close to great movie. But at the same time, there are aspects of … Read more →

Posted in Actors, DVD, John Wayne, Movies, The Shootist, Westerns | Leave a comment

A western revenge movie: Seraphim Falls

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Bill Wren

I watched Seraphim Falls the other night and loved it. I think others will too, unless they really have a burr in their behind about westerns. Yes, it’s a western and, yes, it curiously stars a couple of Irish guys, … Read more →

Posted in DVD, Movies, Seraphim Falls, Westerns | Leave a comment

The Searchers looking better than good

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Bill Wren

I’ve been making my way through all those John Ford-John Wayne movies that finally came (see posts below). I’ve also received my copy of Stagecoach – Special Edition (and watched it last night). So my head’s pretty full of Ford … Read more →

Posted in John Ford, John Wayne, Westerns | 2 Comments