The Searchers. A movie starring the infamous John Wayne. You can never go wrong with John Wayne. This one, I have never seen or heard of until I saw it on this list. Then I told my Auntie Donna about my list and she told me "you have to watch The Searchers". Well, I took Aunties advice.
The Searchers is of course a western, made in 1956, directed by John Ford. John Wayne is a veteran of the Civil War and he returns home to Texas; three years after the war is over. The welcome home is ...well, moderate to say the least. Although I will say there is some tension between him and his brothers wife. If you watch this movie; pay attention to the interaction between the two. I have a feeling these too were more that just brother and sister in law.
The movie escalculates when a band of Commache Indians attack the family. Well, you don't attack John Waynes kin and expect to ride away peacefully. I won't say to much as fear of giving the entire movie away. But I will say that this is a good Cowboys v. Indians movie. I love the humor behind the dramatic side of the movie. The scenary is wonderful as well as John Wayne. The acting is a little over the top for the supporting characters; borderline silly. But I believe that during this period in cinema a good many movie actors are that way.
If you are a true John Wayne fan you will love this movie. He is funny, rude, and tough like always. Me..hate a John Wayne movie...."That'll be the day"!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
Movie #2 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
The second movie that I decided to watch was AFI's #50 pick; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I will tell you all that this movie did not disappoint me, as if anything with Paul Newman could disappoint me. It had a mix a everything, action, drama and humor. The chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford is so much fun to watch.
As the movie begins we see a little short film of the "Hole in the Wall Gang". Then the opening of the story begins with Paul Newmans eyes; well I was hooked. Right away you are charmed by his humor. Then you see Robert Redford playing cards in a local saloon. A man accuses him of cheating without knowing who he is. When he finds out he backs off and Butch and Sundance leave town. Upon return to their hideout Butch is challenged for leader because the gang is upset about the long absenses. Needless to say it doesn't go so well for the challenger. Upon winning the challenge, another gang member informs Butch of the plans to rob the train....twice. Butch decides that is a good idea.
The first robbery goes as planned. The second one was not as successful. Upon blowing up the train car; they are met with an odd looking small train. The door opens and out jumps a gang of lawmen. These men track them all over the place through the valleys; up mountains, through towns and rivers. They finally lose them. Upon returning to a friends home they learn that the head of Union Pacific has hand selected men to track and capture them. Sensing that they can't stay Butch convinces them that they need to go to Bolvia.
Bolvia turns out to be a disappointment as they do not speak spanish and they have to learn how to speak the language in order to rob the banks. They get a repuation and one night Butch sees the hat of the main lawman that hunted them in the states. The decided to go straight, but that doesn't work out to well. Upon robbing a band of men with the payroll for the mines they take a mule. The mule is marked and as they stop in the town a boy noticed the mule who is branded. They are then ambushed by the local policia.
I love the way this movie ended. It left you with a since of hope...maybe just maybe they made it. This is a movie that I am truly glad I watched. It was entertaining all the way through.. and really....how could you go wrong with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It is a MUST on your movie list.
As the movie begins we see a little short film of the "Hole in the Wall Gang". Then the opening of the story begins with Paul Newmans eyes; well I was hooked. Right away you are charmed by his humor. Then you see Robert Redford playing cards in a local saloon. A man accuses him of cheating without knowing who he is. When he finds out he backs off and Butch and Sundance leave town. Upon return to their hideout Butch is challenged for leader because the gang is upset about the long absenses. Needless to say it doesn't go so well for the challenger. Upon winning the challenge, another gang member informs Butch of the plans to rob the train....twice. Butch decides that is a good idea.
The first robbery goes as planned. The second one was not as successful. Upon blowing up the train car; they are met with an odd looking small train. The door opens and out jumps a gang of lawmen. These men track them all over the place through the valleys; up mountains, through towns and rivers. They finally lose them. Upon returning to a friends home they learn that the head of Union Pacific has hand selected men to track and capture them. Sensing that they can't stay Butch convinces them that they need to go to Bolvia.
Bolvia turns out to be a disappointment as they do not speak spanish and they have to learn how to speak the language in order to rob the banks. They get a repuation and one night Butch sees the hat of the main lawman that hunted them in the states. The decided to go straight, but that doesn't work out to well. Upon robbing a band of men with the payroll for the mines they take a mule. The mule is marked and as they stop in the town a boy noticed the mule who is branded. They are then ambushed by the local policia.
I love the way this movie ended. It left you with a since of hope...maybe just maybe they made it. This is a movie that I am truly glad I watched. It was entertaining all the way through.. and really....how could you go wrong with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It is a MUST on your movie list.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
AFI's 100 Greatest Movies - #1 Citizen Kane
As I was exploring my new Kindle Fire, I decided to take a gander at the movies I can stream for free...well free being through my membership to Amazon Prime. I came across a movie that I have heard so much about, but never seen. Citizen Kane. After all, I have heard people talk about how great it is and how it is a "must see". If you don't know what "rosebud" is then obviously you don't pay attention to popular culture. Not having anything else to do, I decided why the hell not. So, I put my earphones on and had at it.
As the movie begins it is classic Orson Welles. The cinematography alone is captivating. The concept is a little intriguing. A boy is given away by this mother to a man who, she has entrusted with the money she has acquired from a land deal. Of course, the boy doesn't want to go but, he does and has the best of everything. But as he ages, the things that he longs for elude him. Love and happiness.
It begins with his dying words of "rosebud". Then all the sudden you are thrown into this newsreel of his life. His mansion in Florida is the at the center of the newsreel. Then the news men are in the viewing room, the head guy is saying that he wants a different spin on Kane's life. A more human story. So he enlists another to go in search of the meaning behind "rosebud". So, Mr. Thompson sets off to discover the meaning of it. He interviews several people; the ex-wife, the business manager and then the best friend. Reads the memoirs of the man who raised him. All through the process Kane's life is discussed but no mention of "rosebud". The people who knew him best really didn't know him. At the end of the movie, Mr. Thompson speaks to his butler and the butler tells him that he had only heard him utter that word once before and that was when his second wife left him. Mr. Thompson decides that no one knows what he meant by his dying words and the camera pans out over the vast collection of things that Kane has acquired through out his life. As the movie ends, you see the house staff throwing the "junk" in the furnace. They toss a sled into the furnace it is only then that you realize what it meant.
I am on the fence about this movie. I really don't know if I like it or not. The story of his life was interesting to watch unfold, but the ending left me unsatisfied. I felt like..."ok, I waited for this?" Do I agree with the number 1 status. No, I don't. I guess it is just a matter of opinion. Would I recommend it? It depends on the person.
As the movie begins it is classic Orson Welles. The cinematography alone is captivating. The concept is a little intriguing. A boy is given away by this mother to a man who, she has entrusted with the money she has acquired from a land deal. Of course, the boy doesn't want to go but, he does and has the best of everything. But as he ages, the things that he longs for elude him. Love and happiness.
It begins with his dying words of "rosebud". Then all the sudden you are thrown into this newsreel of his life. His mansion in Florida is the at the center of the newsreel. Then the news men are in the viewing room, the head guy is saying that he wants a different spin on Kane's life. A more human story. So he enlists another to go in search of the meaning behind "rosebud". So, Mr. Thompson sets off to discover the meaning of it. He interviews several people; the ex-wife, the business manager and then the best friend. Reads the memoirs of the man who raised him. All through the process Kane's life is discussed but no mention of "rosebud". The people who knew him best really didn't know him. At the end of the movie, Mr. Thompson speaks to his butler and the butler tells him that he had only heard him utter that word once before and that was when his second wife left him. Mr. Thompson decides that no one knows what he meant by his dying words and the camera pans out over the vast collection of things that Kane has acquired through out his life. As the movie ends, you see the house staff throwing the "junk" in the furnace. They toss a sled into the furnace it is only then that you realize what it meant.
I am on the fence about this movie. I really don't know if I like it or not. The story of his life was interesting to watch unfold, but the ending left me unsatisfied. I felt like..."ok, I waited for this?" Do I agree with the number 1 status. No, I don't. I guess it is just a matter of opinion. Would I recommend it? It depends on the person.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
THE DIET - DAY 5 ugh
Well, day 5 of the diet is done and I only lost .2lbs. Alas, I know where I went wrong yesterday. I had a small coke zero and then didn't drink enough water afterwards. :( Oh well, today is a new day! But 11lbs in 5 days is nothing to be ashamed of. :) I am proud of my goal of the 10lbs!! I know I can keep doing it, with www.affordable-weightloss.com and little baby steps.
Weekends are the hardest for me because usually on Saturday ..it is go go go .... Austin has 3 basketball games today so this should be interesting. Going to try to be good ...wait...we don't try ....WE DO!!
Have a wonderful Saturday my friends!! :-*
Weekends are the hardest for me because usually on Saturday ..it is go go go .... Austin has 3 basketball games today so this should be interesting. Going to try to be good ...wait...we don't try ....WE DO!!
Have a wonderful Saturday my friends!! :-*
Friday, March 23, 2012
THE DIET - Day 4 -- Goal Reached
Good Morning, Well, day 4 on the diet...I lost another 1.6lbs bringing my 4 day total weight loss to 10.8lbs. Woot WoOt! I only have 20 more til Vegas...with help may a few more :) I have to tell you it feels good to reach a goal. Going to keep the goals small and attainable so I don't get discourage especially when I stall or don't lose what I want to lose. :)
Again ..do you want to lose 10lbs in 4 days...u know you can do it to!! Heck, if I can...you sure can. With the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com .... YOU CAN DO IT!! HAPPY FRIDAY! :)
Again ..do you want to lose 10lbs in 4 days...u know you can do it to!! Heck, if I can...you sure can. With the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com .... YOU CAN DO IT!! HAPPY FRIDAY! :)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Diet - Day 3
Well, Day 3 is gone and I am down another 1.6lbs. Only .8lbs to my weekly goal of 10lbs. I tell you I am more motivated this time than any other. Maybe it is because I have Vegas coming up. Some of you may ask....10lbs in a week? How is that possible? I will tell you how this is possible.
1. Make a Deal with yourself to lose weight.
2. Visit www.affordable-weightloss.com
3. Order your weightloss drops
4. Follow the diet.
Most of you may say 500 calories? Oh My God, I can't eat just 500 calories. Well, I felt that way to. But I decided to try it anyway. I will tell you all this, that the first week is the hardest. But when you see the weight meltaway within days, you will be more than willing to keep with it. Don't you think you owe it to yourself to at least try it? I know I thought I did and I am glad that my friend Jennifer Keen got me to try it. Then I have met several women who are extremely supportive and helpful. So, come and join the weightloss train.. Go to www.affordable-weightloss.com and start your journey like me. You will be glad you did! :) If you have any questions you can always like affordablehcgdiet on facebook and Shea and the ladies will be more than willing to answer them!!!
1. Make a Deal with yourself to lose weight.
2. Visit www.affordable-weightloss.com
3. Order your weightloss drops
4. Follow the diet.
Most of you may say 500 calories? Oh My God, I can't eat just 500 calories. Well, I felt that way to. But I decided to try it anyway. I will tell you all this, that the first week is the hardest. But when you see the weight meltaway within days, you will be more than willing to keep with it. Don't you think you owe it to yourself to at least try it? I know I thought I did and I am glad that my friend Jennifer Keen got me to try it. Then I have met several women who are extremely supportive and helpful. So, come and join the weightloss train.. Go to www.affordable-weightloss.com and start your journey like me. You will be glad you did! :) If you have any questions you can always like affordablehcgdiet on facebook and Shea and the ladies will be more than willing to answer them!!!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The Diet - Day 2
Happy Wednesday my friends. I hope you all had a great start to your week. So far mine has been pleasant. I lost 4.4lbs this morning. YaY me! Total of 7.6lbs in 2 days. I am kind of proud of myself because I was fighting my other personality yesterday. I wanted some peanut M&M's and some sweet tea! She kept telling me.."you know you want it". "Come on!" But I fought back and my reward was a 4lb loss! Kind of impowers me! Lets me know that I can fight the food "urges". I have 21 days until my Vegas trip. I am hoping to hit Vegas 30lbs lighter. I know with the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com I can do it!!
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