Posted in 1956, John Ford, John Wayne, Winton C. Hoch on December 31, 2020| 2 Comments »
As we close the door on 2020, I’m not sorry to see it go. This has not been the best year for any of us.
But in 2020, as it’s been from year to year since the beginning, this blog and the folks who read it (and comment on it) have been a blessing — “just as sure as the turning of the earth.”
Thanks to you all.
Posted in John Ford, John Wayne, Winton C. Hoch on December 21, 2020| 10 Comments »
One of my favorite images in all of Cinema — John Wayne in John Ford’s 3 Godfathers (1948), shot by Winton C. Koch. He’s holding a baby (Robert William Pedro Hightower) and keeping the sun out of a dying friend’s eyes.
To me, this is a Christmas movie. To some, it just happens to take place around the holiday. There’s no snow, no Christmas trees, but the drunks in New Jerusalem sing “Silent Night.”
What do you think? Is 3 Godfathers a Christmas movie?
Posted in 1956, Festivals, screenings, Hank Worden, Harry Carey Jr., Jeffrey Hunter, John Ford, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Warner Bros., Winton C. Hoch on April 9, 2019| 4 Comments »
Directed by John Ford
Starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, Harry Carey, Jr., Hank Worden
John Ford’s The Searchers (1956) might be the finest film ever made, it’s almost certainly the greatest Western ever made, and it’s easily John Wayne’s best performance. Of course, I’m probably preaching to the choir.
Here’s a rare change to see it on film, in a theater. Sorry for the short notice.
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Pacific Palisades
April 9 & 10, 7 PM
Click the lobby card for details.
Posted in Ben Johnson, DVD reviews, releases, TV, etc., George O'Brien, Harry Carey Jr., John Agar, John Ford, John Wayne, Pre-1950, RKO, Warner Archive, Winton C. Hoch on May 16, 2016| 29 Comments »
Directed by John Ford
Starring John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr., Victor McLaglen, Mildred Natwick, George O’Brien, Arthur Shields
A spiffed-up restoration of John Ford’s She Wore A Yellow Ribbon (1949) was unveiled at this year’s TCM Festival. I heard it was gorgeous.
Warner Archive is bringing that same transfer to our Blu-ray players soon. It’ll be a real treat to see Winton C. Hoch’s Technicolor cinematography in high definition. Lest we forget what an incredible artist he was.
UPDATE: Ford’s They Were Expendable (1945) is also coming to Blu-ray from Warner Archive the same day. In my opinion, which is worth pretty much nothin’, it’s the greatest war movie ever made.
