Like so many bloggers across the Internet, I was stunned and saddened to learn earlier this year of the passing of Patricia “Paddy” Nolan-Hall, author of the Caftan Woman blog. I never met Paddy in person, but she felt like a friend. She wrote for many years for my film noir newsletter, The Dark read more
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 5, 2019
The proverbial stranger rides into town looking for a place to wash up and grab a bite to eat. We get the sense he might be sticking around. Except, soon enough, he turns right back around and buys a ticket on the first train out of town. Because he has business to attend to. The train gets ambushed read more
Man of the West
Directed by Anthony Mann
Written by Reginald Rose from a novel by Will C. Brown
1958/USA
Ashton Productions/Walter Mirisch Productions
First viewing/Netflix rental
#346 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Here is something a little different in the Western department for 19 read more
Man of the West (1958), starring Gary Cooper, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Throughout April, I'll commemorate the 400th read more
Man of the West(1958). Western film starring Gary Cooper and directed by Anthony Mann in his last film in the genre. The screenplay, written by Reginald Rose, is based on the novel The Border Jumpers by Will C. Brown.
Link Jones, catches the train to Fort Worth, where he plans to use the money read more
