Fist Full of Dollars (1964)

[Scott]

Fearless has a good point. A film either entertains you at some level or it dosn't. Its very good to have very broad interest in all subjects. Sometimes you have to link different interest to get something out of something.

For Example:

I might check out LAST MAN STANDING based on the info on this post. I don't usually like ganster films nor Bruce Willis films. Especially mafia stuff. That is probably why I waited so long to see THE GODFATHER. Brando expressed the mafia once as form of corparation rather than focusing on the ethnic character thing. It made it watchable and likeable for me also being a fan of Marlon Brando. Another mafia film I liked was , ON THE WATERFRONT, DONNIE BRASKO and of coarse SCARFACE. Al Pacino is a good actor. Now that reminds me of DOG DAY AFTERNOON. One film can take me to another and it might help me notice something about a film that I might not have noticed or been interested in before.

Then again some films are totally un-redeemable. :) Then again your mood can also play a role in your opinion. You might not be in the mood to watch a drama or some other genre when you get a glimpse of it.

When I use the word good in reference to a film. It means that I liked it and can never mean that it is "good" for all.

[Perk]

I remember the first time I watched Last Man Standing.  All I could remember was a scene where he shot a guy, turned around, shot three other people,then  turned back to the guy he shot the first time.  Throughout this whole time the guy was sailing through the air.  All I remember saying was "Whoa those are some powerful guns."  Then again I was younger then and may have over estimated how the scene looked.  Haven't seen the moviwe since then but I'll have to get it again just because it was fun to watch.

[Jim H]

Also check out Once Upon a Time in the West.  Bit hard to find, but it's unbelievable.  One of the best scores ever.  If you don't believe me, search for Harmonica's Theme on your favorite MP3 downloading service.  Haunting and beautiful, and even more powerful in the movies slightly different version.

[Scott]

Thanks for the insight into another western Jim H. I've seen this one on the shelve at Blockbuster and will rent Once Upon A Time In the West.

Has anyone seen WILD BILL? Is it any good?

[Jim H]

Wow, your blockbuster has Once upon a time in the west?  i've never seen the video of it ANYWHERE.  You have a most unusual blockbuster - consider yourself lucky.  Sad to, as it is in the same league as The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.

Wild Bill from what I've heard (I saw a few moments but not enough to judge) is pretty good, but not great.  The lead is supposed to be perfectly cast though.

[Neville]

"Will Bill"? I guess you ask about the 1990s film by Walter Hill starring Jeff Bridges. It is really worth a look, but don't expect the usual western epic, it's more like a serious analysis of the man and the myth, and at some stages looks quite experimental. Jeff Bridges is great on it, but the one who really steals the show is Ellen Barkin as Calamity Jane.

[Scott]

Jim H. maybe I have the title wrong. Maybe it was HOW THE WEST WAS WON, but I hope its ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST. I'll know soon.