My Favorite Westerns

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  • The Appaloosa Grande … Amigos …

    3 Amigos

    Don’t be fooled by their smiles …

    The Appaloosa - 2 amigos
    The Appaloosa – 3 amigos
    John Saxon, Emilio Fernandez, Alex Montoya

    … these are not your friends.

    Nothing frames the face like a sombrero …
    The Appaloosa - Sombero 6
    The Appaloosa – Emilio Fernandez
    The Appaloosa - Sombero 8
    The Appaloosa – Brando

    “There’s a line in the picture where he snarls, ‘Nobody tells me what to do.’ That’s exactly how I’ve felt all my life.”
    – Marlon Brando
    http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/marlon_brando.html#5a8E93hCQ888oQ4c.99

    The Appaloosa - Saxon Sombrero 1
    The Appaloosa – John Saxon
    The Appaloosa - Saxon Sombrero 2
    The Appaloosa – John Saxon

    “There certainly have been a lot of changes, although they come in such gradations that most people have either forgotten, or, if they’re too young, they never knew about them in the first place.”
    – John Saxon
    http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/j/john_saxon.html#zdllIyCM3o8rPKck.99

    The Appaloosa - Alex Montoya
    The Appaloosa – Alex Montoya
    The Appaloosa - Sombero 9
    The Appaloosa – Alex Montoya
    The Appaloosa - Emilio Fernandez
    The Appaloosa – Emilio Fernandez

  • The Appaloosa … American Spaghetti …

    Close Up and Personal 

    Director Sergio Leone didn’t invent Close-Up shots, but he certainly was influential in their use. This is partly why The Appaloosa is often referred to as the “American Spaghetti Western” – as Director Sidney J. Furie uses close-ups extensively. The movie was also made during the height of Spaghetti Western popularity (1966) and has more than it’s share of Mexican banditos.

    Leone’s Eyes … guess who ?

    Leone's Eyes ...
    Leone’s Eyes …

    Eastwood, Van Cleef, Wallach, Bronson

    Furie’s Eyes … In your face Amigo 

    The Appaloosa - Close Ups
    The Appaloosa – Screen shots – uncropped 

    “The truth is, whether your film is about the great mythological character you have to do right, or it’s a little movie that nobody ever heard of, you still approach it like it’s the most important thing in the world. But failing goes with the territory. Filmmakers are like gunslingers, and you don’t win every duel.”

    – Sydney J. Furie

    Sydney J. Furie - Director
    Sydney J. Furie – Director

5 responses to “The Appaloosa Grande … Amigos …”

  1. jcalberta Avatar
    jcalberta

    You made me realize that I should provide that information if i can – about how and where people can see these movies. For instance ‘One Eyed Jacks’ is available to watch for free on Youtube. I’ll try to include in future.

  2. sanclementejedi Avatar
    sanclementejedi

    Hmmm I have never seen this one might have to check it out. Brando looks bad ass even in that giant hat.

    1. jcalberta Avatar
      jcalberta

      Thanks for stopping by. The Appaloosa? One of my favorites but, of course, some folks wouldn’t bother. i think it has quite a bit that people overlook – so I’m trying to re-kindle a little love for it – a fresh look.

      1. sanclementejedi Avatar
        sanclementejedi

        Well thanks for the heads up I will see if I can locate it streaming somewhere and check it out.

  3. filmcamera999 Avatar
    filmcamera999

    Reblogged this on filmcamera999.

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