Tag Archives: John Wayne

John Wayne’s First Entrance in Stagecoach

Posted on April 6, 2009 by sheila

Girish’s fascinating post about “narrative synthesis” includes a discussion of John Wayne’s first appearance in John Ford’s Stagecoach, one of my favorite “first appearances” of all time. Make sure to read the whole thing, but Girish writes: John Wayne’s first … Continue reading →

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The Books: “‘Tis Herself: A Memoir” (Maureen O’Hara)

Posted on October 23, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: ‘Tis Herself: An Autobiography, by Maureen O’Hara (with John Nicoletti) Maureen O’Hara was one of those “old” movie stars that I grew up knowing about because of the yearly showing of Miracle on 34th Street … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Me: Stories Of My Life” (Katharine Hepburn)

Posted on September 6, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Me : Stories of My Life, by Katharine Hepburn If there was an editor within a 10-mile radius of Katharine Hepburn’s manuscript for this book, you would never know it. It’s full of dashes, interruptions … Continue reading →

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In praise of Rio Bravo

Posted on May 7, 2008 by sheila

A wonderful essay by Charles Taylor , a critic I have always loved. Great writer, he has a great eye. PART OF THE beauty of Wayne’€™s performance here is the way, even when Chance is refusing help, he never undervalues … Continue reading →

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“Mark, let’s have dinner.”

Posted on March 18, 2008 by sheila

Mark Rydell, director of “The Cowboys”, and his star, John Wayne Mark Rydell was about 30 years old when he directed (and produced) The Cowboys. It was 1972. John Wayne had been making pictures since the 20s. He had been … Continue reading →

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Culture Snapshots

Posted on February 8, 2008 by sheila

– I am not at all in love with the new season of Rock of Love. It cannot come close to the brilliance of the first season – and I can’t believe I am saying this, but I miss Lacey! … Continue reading →

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Ready for your close-up?

Posted on October 12, 2007 by sheila

And so today begins the long-awaited Close-up Blog-a-Thon! I have my piece written already – I just need to tweak it, and get some screenshots – but man, have I been having fun reading everybody else’s pieces. Love it!! Here’s … Continue reading →

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At long last: The Professor’s New Movie Quiz

Posted on July 20, 2007 by sheila

I have been waiting patiently for the seasonal movie quiz from Dennis’ stellar site – and at long last – it has arrived!! I put my answers in the comments section on Dennis’ site – and seriously, reading thru everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Chim Chiminy: Summer Solstice

Posted on June 22, 2007 by sheila

I came home yesterday at around 7 pm, and there was a strange stoppered-up feeling in the atmosphere as I walked the couple of blocks from the busstop. Hovering over my neighborhood (it felt like it was over my apartment … Continue reading →

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Red River (1948): The Last 10 Minutes

Posted on June 8, 2007 by sheila

No matter how many times I see that movie, and I saw it again last night, the last scene always makes me cry. The damn thing works – on a primal, almost physical level. My tears are not dependent upon … Continue reading →

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