“West of Penance,” has been selected as a finalist for a Will Rogers Medallion Award
Exciting news! I am pleased to announce that my novel, "West of Penance," has been selected as a finalist for a Will Rogers Medallion Award in the Inspirational Fiction category. Inspired by true events in New Mexico Territory 1875, "West of...
WESTERN NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: THE OX-BOW INCIDENT
A few nights ago at our monthly Western Night at the Movies gathering, it was my turn to choose the fare. I brought one of my favorites and, I believe, one of the finest Westerns ever made, THE OX-BOW INCIDENT. Released in 1943, this taut, tense...
WESTERN NIGHT AT THE MOVIES | THE SILVER WHIP
WESTERN NIGHT AT THE MOVIES THE SILVER WHIP (**1/2) BLACK PATCH (*) Last night our Western film group watched two B pictures from the 1950s. First up was THE SILVER WHIP (1953), based on the Jack Schaefer novella, FIRST BLOOD. (Not to be confused...
Movies I love: COOL HAND LUKE
It’s one of the best, most often quoted, and iconic lines in cinema history. For those who’ve seen COOL HAND LUKE, it’s unforgettable. For any who have not seen the film, I recommend it. The screenplay, adapted from the novel by Donn Pearce, and written by Pearce and Frank R. Pierson, was nominated for an Academy Award for best adapted screenplay. It was the first film directed by Stuart Rosenberg and it’s arguably his best.
WESTERN NIGHT AT THE MOVIES | Jubal
WESTERN NIGHT AT THE MOVIES JUBAL 1 1/2* Our Western Film group convened last night. The first entry was an episode of the GUNSMOKE television series starring James Arness that aired in May of 1956. Entitled “Cooter,” it was written by Sam...
WESTERN NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
Last night, our Western group gathered in Santa Fe to watch and discuss more Western films. In attendance with me were Johnny D. Boggs, who recently won his seventh Spur Award for his excellent novel, RETURN TO RED RIVER, David Morrel,...
