She Wore a Yellow RibbonSuch a great shot but missed the very top.
Since the fort is at the base of the West Mitten Butte, both buttes are visible a lot. Maybe Ford thought that one shot not being perfect was okay, or maybe it's just the film to DVD transfer.
Must start with Mildred Natwick. Is there anybody on screen that is as comfortable in her own skin as she? I'm starting to formulate a Mildred Movie Marathon in my mind so that I can watch and learn. She's marvelous.
I'm settling into the cadence of the last two films. The music cues, the characters, the pacing, the scenery... It all comes together in a very pleasant movie watching experience; like a big old quilt that you get to wrap up in and put your feet up for a spell. I probably should go on to other directors for variety, but am much too content and will stay with Ford for awhile. I'm beginning to really look forward to
My Darling Clementine and
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, but am trying to decide if they should be kept for later to end the marathon with. I'll see how patient I can be.
Nice to see Ben Johnson and Harry Carey again, but having John Wayne at the helm is as right as rain. Even though the stakes aren't as high as
The Shootist, it's reminiscent--A man faced with the end of what he knows. He knocks it out of the ball park again.
One more shot: