High Noon. I watched it with my dad years ago. Due for a rewatch.
Maybe I can due a Western series. Itching to do a rewatch of The Wild Bunch. Saw it on film at the Fox Theater in high school. Also would love to rewatch The Man with No Name trilogy, Tombstone, and let’s throw in Open Range for good measure.
My favorite Western
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
I need to watch that one.
While I’m at it, time to rewatch movies that are classic western inspirations, Yojimbo and Seven Samurai. Have my old Criterion dvds at home. Need to bust them out.
High Noon. I watched it with my dad years ago. Due for a rewatch.
Maybe I can due a Western series. Itching to do a rewatch of The Wild Bunch. Saw it on film at the Fox Theater in high school. Also would love to rewatch The Man with No Name trilogy, Tombstone, and let’s throw in Open Range for good measure.
My favorite Western
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
I need to watch that one.
While I’m at it, time to rewatch movies that are classic western inspirations, Yojimbo and Seven Samurai. Have my old Criterion dvds at home. Need to bust them out.
What about Last Man Standing
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
High Noon. I watched it with my dad years ago. Due for a rewatch.
Maybe I can due a Western series. Itching to do a rewatch of The Wild Bunch. Saw it on film at the Fox Theater in high school. Also would love to rewatch The Man with No Name trilogy, Tombstone, and let’s throw in Open Range for good measure.
My favorite Western
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
I need to watch that one.
While I’m at it, time to rewatch movies that are classic western inspirations, Yojimbo and Seven Samurai. Have my old Criterion dvds at home. Need to bust them out.
What about Last Man Standing
Yes, that is another Western “rip off” or “homage” movie, with Bruce Willis. Haven’t seen that since the theater.
Interestingly enough, between Yojimbo, Fistful of Dollars, and Last Man Standing, it is Last Man that is actually closest to the “original inspiration” for all of these movies, Dashiell Hammet’s Red Harvest.
In that book, Hammet’s Pinkerton agent, the Continental Op, is sent to investigate some shady stuff in a small town, where he run’s afoul of two rival gangs that he plays against each other, until he’s found out, beaten near death, and then makes a return to defeat both.
As I read that book, I thought, wait, I thought Yojimbo was first! Then, I saw Last Man Standing and was struck by the similarities. Haven’t read Red Harvest in 25 years, so maybe I reread that as well.
you're always mentioning 35mm. what does that mean? and do you have a specific theatre near you that plays in that format?
He might be asleep in Sweden. 35mm is just watching a movie that is projected on film with actual film projectors vs. the typical digital projection seen today in almost all theaters.
Independent theaters or art house theaters will usually have the ability to project both 35 mm, 70 mm, and digital.
Since it is actual film, it’s like an old film strip in school (dating myself), still images run quickly across the light to stimulate actual motion.
The 35 or 70 mm measurement is the gauge (width) of the negative used to produce the images. 70 mm provides a higher quality image, especially for wider shots (think westerns).
However, one must be careful to take care of the film, as the prints can become scratched which will show on screen.
Movies on film also have to be placed on multiple reels (think multiple LPs) due to length. A burn mark occurs in the upper right corner to signal the projectionist to change the reels. (Watch Fight Club for an explanation of this. Then, don’t talk about Fight Club 😉).
Probably more than you asked for, but fun to talk about!
you're always mentioning 35mm. what does that mean? and do you have a specific theatre near you that plays in that format?
He might be asleep in Sweden. 35mm is just watching a movie that is projected on film with actual film projectors vs. the typical digital projection seen today in almost all theaters.
Independent theaters or art house theaters will usually have the ability to project both 35 mm, 70 mm, and digital.
Since it is actual film, it’s like an old film strip in school (dating myself), still images run quickly across the light to stimulate actual motion.
The 35 or 70 mm measurement is the gauge (width) of the negative used to produce the images. 70 mm provides a higher quality image, especially for wider shots (think westerns).
However, one must be careful to take care of the film, as the prints can become scratched which will show on screen.
Movies on film also have to be placed on multiple reels (think multiple LPs) due to length. A burn mark occurs in the upper right corner to signal the projectionist to change the reels. (Watch Fight Club for an explanation of this. Then, don’t talk about Fight Club 😉).
Probably more than you asked for, but fun to talk about!
no, that's great, thanks for all the info!
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
Just a fantastic movie. Such a simple, wonderful story.
among the movies I will always watch if it's on and I'm not doing anything else at the moment.
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
you're always mentioning 35mm. what does that mean? and do you have a specific theatre near you that plays in that format?
The Swedish Film Institute has an initiative, where they are showing older films - organized via different themes (like e.g. one this spring being "Guillermo Del Toro"). A number of these films are brought up from the national film archive and shown on original theatrical 35mm prints. Sadly, each season more and more of these films are shown on digital DCP copies instead - and sadly, while they in Stockholm at the Institutes own cinema get 100+ showings every season here in Gothenburg we are maybe getting a select 20 of them at a local art house cinema. So I'm trying to catch the prints I can being shown here.
I imagine your film institute might have something similar? Or a private arthouse cinema with a saved 35mm projector might show prints, if you live in a larger city?
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
I thought this was a terrible movie. Well beneath Ralph and his talent as an actor.
One man's filet, is another man's McDonald's. Hahaha
I liked it. Didn't love it, but it entertained me for a couple hours.
And I'll go one more, and say I loved it. The dark humor, especially with the foodie douchebag, had me laughing, and the casual killing was delightful, lol. I watched it twice.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Watched half of Who happened to shoot the man they call Liberty Valance... and it's weird seeing PIECE OF SHIT John Wayne charm the stage of overrated-and-always-hysterically-screamy James Stewart.
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"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
you're always mentioning 35mm. what does that mean? and do you have a specific theatre near you that plays in that format?
The Swedish Film Institute has an initiative, where they are showing older films - organized via different themes (like e.g. one this spring being "Guillermo Del Toro"). A number of these films are brought up from the national film archive and shown on original theatrical 35mm prints. Sadly, each season more and more of these films are shown on digital DCP copies instead - and sadly, while they in Stockholm at the Institutes own cinema get 100+ showings every season here in Gothenburg we are maybe getting a select 20 of them at a local art house cinema. So I'm trying to catch the prints I can being shown here.
I imagine your film institute might have something similar? Or a private arthouse cinema with a saved 35mm projector might show prints, if you live in a larger city?
This is the only “arthouse” I know of in Winnipeg. Doesn’t mention anything about older formats.
you're always mentioning 35mm. what does that mean? and do you have a specific theatre near you that plays in that format?
The Swedish Film Institute has an initiative, where they are showing older films - organized via different themes (like e.g. one this spring being "Guillermo Del Toro"). A number of these films are brought up from the national film archive and shown on original theatrical 35mm prints. Sadly, each season more and more of these films are shown on digital DCP copies instead - and sadly, while they in Stockholm at the Institutes own cinema get 100+ showings every season here in Gothenburg we are maybe getting a select 20 of them at a local art house cinema. So I'm trying to catch the prints I can being shown here.
I imagine your film institute might have something similar? Or a private arthouse cinema with a saved 35mm projector might show prints, if you live in a larger city?
This is the only “arthouse” I know of in Winnipeg. Doesn’t mention anything about older formats.
I can honestly say I don't think I've watched one single western. Not even the ones that everyone went apeshit over in the 90's. I think I caught a few minutes of one in the 80's when my grampa accidentally taped the wrong channel when he was supposed to be taping Saturday Night's Main Event for me. Imagine me, at 12 years old...GUTTED.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I can honestly say I don't think I've watched one single western. Not even the ones that everyone went apeshit over in the 90's. I think I caught a few minutes of one in the 80's when my grampa accidentally taped the wrong channel when he was supposed to be taping Saturday Night's Main Event for me. Imagine me, at 12 years old...GUTTED.
My grandma loved “wrasslin’”. She would have been GUTTED as well.
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While I’m at it, time to rewatch movies that are classic western inspirations, Yojimbo and Seven Samurai. Have my old Criterion dvds at home. Need to bust them out.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
-EV 8/14/93
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
Interestingly enough, between Yojimbo, Fistful of Dollars, and Last Man Standing, it is Last Man that is actually closest to the “original inspiration” for all of these movies, Dashiell Hammet’s Red Harvest.
As I read that book, I thought, wait, I thought Yojimbo was first! Then, I saw Last Man Standing and was struck by the similarities. Haven’t read Red Harvest in 25 years, so maybe I reread that as well.
Since it is actual film, it’s like an old film strip in school (dating myself), still images run quickly across the light to stimulate actual motion.
The 35 or 70 mm measurement is the gauge (width) of the negative used to produce the images. 70 mm provides a higher quality image, especially for wider shots (think westerns).
Movies on film also have to be placed on multiple reels (think multiple LPs) due to length. A burn mark occurs in the upper right corner to signal the projectionist to change the reels. (Watch Fight Club for an explanation of this. Then, don’t talk about Fight Club 😉).
Probably more than you asked for, but fun to talk about!
-EV 8/14/93
I thought this was a terrible movie. Well beneath Ralph and his talent as an actor.
I liked it.
Didn't love it, but it entertained me for a couple hours.
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
I imagine your film institute might have something similar? Or a private arthouse cinema with a saved 35mm projector might show prints, if you live in a larger city?
And I'll go one more, and say I loved it. The dark humor, especially with the foodie douchebag, had me laughing, and the casual killing was delightful, lol. I watched it twice.
-EV 8/14/93
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
2024: Wrigley II, Fenway II
Westerns is a boring genre.
Now I’m onto True Grit
-EV 8/14/93
Out of the box westerns, try Quick and the Dead.
Depressing, go for Hostiles.
Of if you need something modern, just watch the original run of Justified. Best show ever.