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,...
WESTERN NIGHT MOVIE – Two Flags West
Last evening, Johnny Boggs, David Morrell, Robert Nott and I met for our Western Movie Night in Santa Fe. Still in Palm Springs, Kirk Ellis was not able to join us for an engaging pair of Westerns provided by Robert. The night’s main feature was...
Thomas D. Clagett – Featured Guest on the KSFR Radio Program
Recently I was a guest on the KSFR radio program, The Last Word, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Host Abigail Adler chats with authors about writing and their work. I had a great time, in spite of my nervousness.