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‘John Wayne: The Fox Westerns’: A look back at 4 of The Duke’s movies

John Wayne would have been 115 years old this month (what do you want from me? You come up with these reviews after a 2-week bender). 

May 19, 2022September 25, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Hellfighters’ (1968): Simple, cartoon actioner looks impressive on Blu-ray

We need a big screen re-release of this, in Universal’s Sensurround, pronto.

June 28, 2021September 25, 2024 Movies & Drinks8 Comments

‘The Cowboys’ (1972): Exciting, emotional coming-of-age tale, one of Wayne’s best

A perfectly tempoed coming-of-age Western, with clear meditations on the difference between boys and men, between crime and moral fortitude…and between murder and justice.

October 8, 2019September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

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