The first time we meet Sgt. Johnny Meadows (William Terry) he lies on a makeshift marine stretcher, face twisted in unspeakable agony as the sounds of the Pacific Theater of World War Two crash and […]
Majestic, epic in visual scope, complex and meditative, The Man From Laramie is probably Anthony Mann’s most mature and reserved western. That’s not to say it doesn’t offer up the director’s signature action, unpredictable violence […]
Deep vistas. Narrow minds. That’s the visual and thematic takeaway from The Tin Star (1957), one of director Anthony Mann’s finest achievements. Bounty Hunter Morg Hickman (Henry Fonda) rides into town with a dead outlaw slung […]
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