tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post6273832253878701832..comments2024-02-17T20:53:59.011-08:00Comments on Classic Film Observations & Obsessions: The Unexpected Beauty in SHANE (1953)Jocelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-13846865185104877652023-07-13T22:28:54.039-07:002023-07-13T22:28:54.039-07:00It was the 1800's..but 19th CenturyIt was the 1800's..but 19th CenturyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-67034580237766745872020-03-17T15:33:05.705-07:002020-03-17T15:33:05.705-07:00Any idea who the obviously expert couple is often ...Any idea who the obviously expert couple is often seen dancing behind Ladd and Arthur in the evocative "Goodbye Old Paint" dance at the July 4th picnic?P2149Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12209986916663989018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-24542687684186499472018-12-22T12:28:30.749-08:002018-12-22T12:28:30.749-08:00Thank you so much for reading and for the kind wor...Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words! I agree with your comparison of Shane to Sidney Carton. For the most part, the emotions in Shane are so understated - I love it.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-42966456620159317112018-12-20T15:12:19.073-08:002018-12-20T15:12:19.073-08:00This is my favourite film, amongst all the fabulou...This is my favourite film, amongst all the fabulous films that we're lucky enough to have available. The nobility of Shane, clearly a real tough guy, having been through a lot in his life, shines through so frequently. His sacrifice at the end for the girl he loves is comparable to that of Sidney Carton from Dicken's 'Tale of 2 Cities. Thank you Jocelyn for a superb analysis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08488084781788713057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-29365919177523553052018-12-06T23:49:01.404-08:002018-12-06T23:49:01.404-08:00Wonderful page ...summary and Heavenly chorusWonderful page ...summary and Heavenly chorusARKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374134141536611854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-80241399646935369922016-07-04T19:38:26.640-07:002016-07-04T19:38:26.640-07:00I look forward to your review of BRANDED :-). And ...I look forward to your review of BRANDED :-). And for the record, I am nuts about Alan (there's a reason I put the world 'obsession' in the name of my blog. ;-)Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-65867788386157806802016-07-02T10:41:35.766-07:002016-07-02T10:41:35.766-07:00I am also loving the soundtrack to Shane. Just lo...I am also loving the soundtrack to <i>Shane</i>. Just lovely.<br /><br />I'm working my way through your posts, so I hope I find the one on Branded soon. It's kind of an unusual western, isn't it? I've only seen it once so far, but it's on my list of movies to rewatch and review this summer.<br /><br />And ditto! So cool to find another Ladd devotee. I do have a best friend who's willing to watch his movies with me, but she's not exactly nuts about him.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-31813879806285993192016-07-02T05:09:21.797-07:002016-07-02T05:09:21.797-07:00Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by. No, I didn...Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by. No, I didn't read the book but perhaps I will soon. This Is a film that doesn't get old - I can watch it so many times and discover new things about it. I've watched so many of Ladd's films now. I even wrote about BRANDED in my second post I believe. Check that one out. Anytime I can I tell people about that one I do -- it's really wonderful. It's great to find another Ladd devotee -- looking forward to comparing notes on some others :-)Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-59224879721436159572016-07-01T16:56:34.003-07:002016-07-01T16:56:34.003-07:00Have you read the book? It is entrancing as well....Have you read the book? It is entrancing as well. Really, this is one of the best book-to-film adaptations I've ever encountered. I did a read-along of <i>Shane</i> earlier this year on my book blog, which led me to rewatch the movie for the first time in probably almost a decade, which led me to try out <i>Whispering Smith</i>, and by the end of that one, I was Alan Ladd's devotee. I see you mentioned <i>Branded</i> above -- also so, so good! I plan to review it later this month, or whenever I get the chance :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-84138890253017081232016-04-23T13:56:18.244-07:002016-04-23T13:56:18.244-07:00Hi Vienna, I agree that Jean Arthur wasn't an ...Hi Vienna, I agree that Jean Arthur wasn't an obvious choice. I expect another actress may have done as well or better, but for me, Jean just nailed it. SHANE is one of my favorites. I was reflecting just earlier today how at the beginning of the movie you as viewer are just set down in the middle of everything; no prologue, no exposition...everything just unfolds and it all makes perfect sense. Thanks for visiting and for commenting. I will check out your blog and add it to my blog roll :-)Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-64110999547042574482016-04-22T23:44:27.766-07:002016-04-22T23:44:27.766-07:00Great review of this classic western. Jean Arthur ...Great review of this classic western. Jean Arthur wasn't an obvious choice but maybe George Stevens wanted to work with her just one more time. <br />I've just discovered your blog and look forward to reading more of your posts. <br />My blog is Vienna's Classic Hollywood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-55617556223163262632016-03-03T14:40:17.146-08:002016-03-03T14:40:17.146-08:00Thanks so much for your reply! I do hope you enjoy...Thanks so much for your reply! I do hope you enjoy it as much as you have in the past when you see it again. It's funny, I wouldn't count westerns among my favorite genre, but when a film is this well-made it just doesn't matter! I need to revisit Red River and High Noon. I really like Stagecoach as well. While it's not a classic, clearly, I recommend Branded as another good western with Alan Ladd. Cheers.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-83974343273556145262016-03-03T09:46:00.189-08:002016-03-03T09:46:00.189-08:00Shane personifies everything that Westerns once we...Shane personifies everything that Westerns once were. Artistic, period pieces with a message. This film, Red River and High Noon are perfect examples of true, pure Westerns.<br />I really enjoyed the way you came at this film in your post. Rest assured, I'll be looking at Shane with a different perspective the next time it crops up on tv.Paul Shttp://pfeifferpfilmsandmegmovies.org/2014/02/18/love-amongst-the-sleep-deprived/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-67313994815539839462016-02-29T16:13:12.593-08:002016-02-29T16:13:12.593-08:00I appreciate your comment - thank you. I was hopi...I appreciate your comment - thank you. I was hoping that the post might inspire readers to take another look at a familiar movie. Of course, beauty is a subjective experience and each viewer may find different elements of beauty in it - or perhaps none. In any case, I do hope you'll see it again soon, and if inspired to do so, let me know what struck you the most. Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-28021409309121995282016-02-29T12:43:07.096-08:002016-02-29T12:43:07.096-08:00Yes, you're right. There's a lot of unexpe...Yes, you're right. There's a lot of unexpected beauty in Shane – in all the ways you mentioned. It's been a while since I've seen this film – thanks for prompting me to see it again soon!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com