tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post5154978948935781205..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: The Diamonds and Gold blogathon: Ride the High Country (1962)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-24205341360688568352014-04-16T06:45:53.234-07:002014-04-16T06:45:53.234-07:00I really hope that one of these days you give it a...I really hope that one of these days you give it a chance. I once saw "Ride the High Country" at a Cinematheque Ontario screening. The audience was packed and the response was entirely positive. There was much discussion of alternate casting afterward, but all agreed that the cumulative careers of Scott and McCrea added to their mystique in the roles.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-52462590764859675222014-04-15T15:34:58.974-07:002014-04-15T15:34:58.974-07:00Generally I avoid Westerns, but I think you've...Generally I avoid Westerns, but I think you've convinced me to give this one a go!<br />I have enjoyed reading all the entries to this blogathon so much - aging in Hollywood is one of my favourite topics, it's been great to see so many Oldies Do Film ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-80326497257744287162014-04-13T13:10:10.534-07:002014-04-13T13:10:10.534-07:00Your great-grandfather and I would have gotten alo...Your great-grandfather and I would have gotten along famously.<br /><br />"Mustang Country" is an easy-going sort of movie. McCrea is always worth watching.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-60112537785478242102014-04-13T12:00:27.193-07:002014-04-13T12:00:27.193-07:00Randolph Scott was one of my great-grandfather'...Randolph Scott was one of my great-grandfather's favorite. Unfortunately, his films aren't widely available, and I have yet to watch Hide the High Country. But I can feel this will be good, especially beacuse McCrea is also there. Oh, and your post convinced me to watch Mustang Country, McCrea's last work, tomorrow on TV.<br />Amazing blogathon so far!<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-70885932100609786262014-04-13T09:23:05.312-07:002014-04-13T09:23:05.312-07:00Patti, it's fun watching you catching up on al...Patti, it's fun watching you catching up on all the great, and even just plain fun, westerns.<br /><br />Truly, "Ride the High Country" is one of the best screen swan songs for an actor like Scott, so revered in the genre.<br /><br />Thanks for your participation in this blogathon.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-19982867116164389222014-04-13T08:38:26.985-07:002014-04-13T08:38:26.985-07:00The final film role of Randolph Scott---an absolut...The final film role of Randolph Scott---an absolute perfect choice for this blogathon!<br /><br />As you probably already know, I haven't been much of an appreciator of Westerns until very recently. As a result of avoiding the genre for so long, there are dozens of great ones I have yet to see---including this one. I DVR'd it a few months ago, though, so I know I'll be getting to it in the somewhat-near future.<br /><br />That is a great Joel McCrea quote you included. He knew how to age gracefully.<br /><br />By the way, thank you for co-hosting this great blogathon.Patti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-32361646483775857692014-04-13T06:34:44.359-07:002014-04-13T06:34:44.359-07:00That's my one-two punch from Peckinpah as well...That's my one-two punch from Peckinpah as well. "Ride the High Country" has an intensely personal feel to it. I recall reading in an interview with L.Q. Jones that it was the best behaved he ever saw Sam on a set. He treated Scott and McCrea with the utmost respect, which they surely deserved.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-91125643792388413832014-04-13T06:19:31.549-07:002014-04-13T06:19:31.549-07:00There are simply not enough words to express my lo...There are simply not enough words to express my love for <b>Ride the High Country</b>. To my mind, Peckinpah never made a finer film. (Okay, I do like <b>The Ballad of Cable Hogue</b>, too.)Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-1587365291720865072014-04-12T17:11:07.132-07:002014-04-12T17:11:07.132-07:00I can definitely see that correlation between the ...I can definitely see that correlation between the cowboy lead and the superhero. The thing about westerns and their longevity is that the basic premise could be played with to suit the time period in which they were made, to reflect those values and sensibilities in the western setting. That is what I see happening with the superhero movies of today.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-81303821856590628292014-04-12T17:09:31.671-07:002014-04-12T17:09:31.671-07:00Judy, "Firecreek" is a bit of downer sto...Judy, "Firecreek" is a bit of downer story-wise, but I admit to being drawn to it as well. The behind the scenes talent was involved in the TV series "Gunsmoke" which I count as a favourite. <br /><br />I hope you get a chance to see "Ride the High Country" soon.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-5661681286563034372014-04-12T17:07:53.856-07:002014-04-12T17:07:53.856-07:00I'm looking forward to all the seniors discoun...I'm looking forward to all the seniors discounts I have coming my way, but 50 sure seemed a lot older when I was a lot younger!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-30824957942391309482014-04-12T13:25:10.139-07:002014-04-12T13:25:10.139-07:00I used to not think much of McCrea, but the more I...I used to not think much of McCrea, but the more I've seen him in the more I've begun to appreciate him. Don't think I've seen him in any Westerns, though. This sounds like a pretty good one.<br /><br />I've a question for you: the other day I saw someone make a comment on a movie site that the current surge of superhero movies is comparable to the popularity of Westerns in their heyday. Do you agree? I know Westerns had a longer shelf life, but superheroes are showing absolutely no signs of slowing down anytime soon.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-20905281811768874092014-04-12T13:10:46.311-07:002014-04-12T13:10:46.311-07:00I've never seen this, but would really like to...I've never seen this, but would really like to, and will definitely return to reread your review when I get to do so! I did recently see another Western with two great stars of the genre in their latter days, 'Firecreek' from 1968 with James Stewart and Henry Fonda - I enjoyed that one a lot. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688113363803443338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45151403007834589392014-04-12T10:23:15.011-07:002014-04-12T10:23:15.011-07:00Ah, the old pros. What would they think, especial...Ah, the old pros. What would they think, especially somebody with the delicacy of Joel McCrea over such matters--to hear that 50 is the new 30? For my sake, I suppose I'm glad, but for them and their ilk--viva age and experience.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-14264047969436341422014-04-12T09:03:10.169-07:002014-04-12T09:03:10.169-07:00Watching people who really know what they are doin...Watching people who really know what they are doing is such a pleasure. I had the opportunity to catch "Ride the High Country" in a theatre a couple of years ago and it was very impressive.<br /><br />You may be more of a western gal than you think!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-70964389363748486372014-04-12T06:28:40.308-07:002014-04-12T06:28:40.308-07:00I'm not much of a western gal, but this is one...I'm not much of a western gal, but this is one I really like - and it's because of the old pros. Scott and McCrea fit this film like a glove (a well worn, comfortable classic glove). I can tell you really love this film - great post. I look forward to getting up close and personal with all the other cinematic seniors!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.com