Posts by Panhandle

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Hi SXViper,
I saw it when it was first released and really liked it, saw it on the tube a few weeks ago and still like it.
I didn't know of a new cut or "Directors cut" if thats what it is but I would enjoy watching it if that's what it is.

I saw part of an interview of Fuller some years ago. What I saw was him telling of other movies made on the D-Day invasion and how other directors told of the amount of time spent on the beach before being able to move inland.
Fuller wanted to keep it simple by showing the wrist watch of a dead soldier in the surf and the time that passed before the move inland was made.
That's all I saw of the interview.

But I am a fan of westerns and war movies, when done right. A good example is Band of Brothers. 5 stars. Not a movie but an outstanding mini series.

I'm one of those who loves this movie for different reasons.

John Ford knew how to pick a location.

Dad was in the Army stationed in Hawaii when I was a kid. We lived there for two years.
The location on "Reef" reminds me of the beauty of the Islands.

There is the connection of the Second World War in the Pacific and these men were sailors. I'm a Navy vet. and really like Dukes Navy charaters/movies.

Grant it this movie is not Fort Apache which the first time I saw it I hated it. I could not stand Henry Fonda's character. It took watching it about three times before I saw it for what it was. Looking at the scenery, the story line, the era.
This movie had complexities "Reef" does not have and should not have.

"Reef" is post war a time of trying to take in the beauty of the islands they fought and died on. This was home during the war where their friends lived and died and they took ownership of sorts.

Living a light hearted easy going life, a piece of heaven.

So no it's no great work of the cinema. But in my estimation a movie worth watching if nothing else for the fun of it.

the roof leaked...

the telegraph was...

Tombstone and The Outlaw Josey Wales

The Big Valley every day at 6:00pm on the Western channel.

an old letter....

...to get back...

came runnin' back...

his trusty horse.....

would be good....

spit in his....

And a "Panhandle" how-do to you Cowboy Duke.
I'm still a new but I kinda like jumpin in, just cause I can.
46 well I'll be 46 on Wednesday. But I don't feel a day over 44.
See ya around.

...face the music...

Then he thought......

well, you know..

wiped his eyes...

when an explosion...

His sharp eyes....