The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on December 5, 2022

Euro Western time again. This one is JOHNNY YUMA, a 1966 German/Italian co-production that has nothing to do with the character of the same name that was played by Nick Adams in the TV series THE REBEL. This Johnny Yuma is played by Mark Damon (HOUSE OF USHER), who was...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 2, 2019

The picture showcases a parched landscape of cactus and dusty trails — the arid terrain accentuated by purposely tinted photography. It’s aided by that bleak black & white palette courtesy of Charles Lawton Jr., just as Delmer Dave’s earlier western, Jubal (1956), was made by i   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 14, 2016

3:10 to Yuma Directed by Delmer Davies Written by Halsted Welles from a story by Elmore Leonard 1957/USA Columbia Picture Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental I love this.  It may be Glenn Ford’s best performance.  It is certainly my favorite of his. Courtly, slick outlaw Ben Wade (F   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on November 25, 2015

Nov 25 Posted by aaronwest Aaron West discusses the second in the Delmer Daves, Glenn Ford trilogy, which could be considered a “Western Noir” because of the clever shot selection, the use of light and shadow, and the multifaceted characters. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Or listen her   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on November 25, 2015

Nov 25 Posted by aaronwest Aaron West discusses the second in the Delmer Daves, Glenn Ford trilogy, which could be considered a “Western Noir” because of the clever shot selection, the use of light and shadow, and the multifaceted characters. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Or listen her   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on November 25, 2015

Nov 25 Posted by aaronwest Aaron West discusses the second in the Delmer Daves, Glenn Ford trilogy, which could be considered a “Western Noir” because of the clever shot selection, the use of light and shadow, and the multifaceted characters. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Or listen her   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 17, 2015

I must preface this by saying I still have yet to see the original film starring Glen Ford and Van Heflin, but I must say I was just as intrigued by the pairing of Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. Bale plays against type as a one-legged war vet and rancher...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 17, 2015

I must preface this by saying I still have yet to see the original film starring Glen Ford and Van Heflin, but I must say I was just as intrigued by the pairing of Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. Bale plays against type as a one-legged war vet and rancher...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on October 8, 2014

A much darker figure in real life than the men he portrayed on-screen, Glenn Ford was born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford in Quebec City, Canada in 1916.  One of my favorite actors, Ford’s characters were regular guys who often dealt with difficult situations with calm resolve, except there was al   read more