Daily Archives: 23Sep12

“People Hate, As They Love, Unreasonably.” –WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY

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-=WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY=-

{1811–1863}

-=WRITER=-

-=NOVELIST=-

-=POET=-

“It Is To Be Regretted…”

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“…That The Rich And Powerful Too Often Bend The Acts Of Government To Their Own Selfish Purposes.“

—ANDREW JACKSON

-(1767–1845)-

-(Our 7TH PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA)-

“Pessimism Never Won Any Battle.” –DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

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-{DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER}-

-{1890–1969}-

-{GENERAL Of The ARMY Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA}-

…And…

-{Our 34TH PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA}-

What’s On Now?! JOHN WAYNE and KIRK DOUGLAS in “THE WAR WAGON” (1967)

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OH YEAH!

What A Way To Kick-Off The Day!

Since I’m Not Feeling So Great This Morning…

…I Decided To Try Perking Myself Up With A Classic Favorite Flick!

“THE WAR WAGON“

(1967)

…Stars…

JOHN WAYNE

…And…

KIRK DOUGLAS

…Two Of My FAVE-FAVES Of ALL-TIME!

😀

In Short…

“THE WAR WAGON“

…Is Just A Helluva Lot Of Fun.

It’s A Western Specifically Made For Western Flick Fans.

It’s Loaded With Action Action Action…

…A Simple Plot-Line…

…Some Wonderful Supporting Actors…

(i.e. BRUCE DERN, HOWARD KEEL, ROBERT WALKER, and KEENAN WYNN!)

…And It’s Totally A Grand Adventure!

If You LOVE Flicks Made Simply For The Fun Of Making Them…

“THE WAR WAGON“

…May Just Be Right Up Your Proverbial Alley.

JOHN WAYNE Is “TAW JACKSON”…

…A Former Rancher Just Released From Prison…

…And Who Is Dead-Set On Robbing “THE WAR WAGON“…

…An Iron-Clad Stagecoach, Owned By The Man Who Got “TAW” Sent To Prison, Protected By A Small Army Of Men, And Loaded With Lots And Lots Of GOLD!

BUT…

…”TAW” Needs Some Help To Make His Plan Work.

So…

…He Enlists The Help Of  KIRK DOUGLAS‘ Character, “LOMAX”!

Together, They Recruit A Motley-Mix Of Men Brave Enough To Help Them Take-Down The Un-Take-Down-Able Stagecoach…

…All For A Shot At Striking It Rich On The Gold Contained Within!

You Can Totally Tell…

JOHN WAYNE

…And…

KIRK DOUGLAS

…Are Enjoying The Hell Out Of These Roles.

It’s A Fun Flick…

…Made With Love And Care For Those Fans Whom Can Appreciate Fun, Action Packed Yarns.

Is It The Greatest Western Of All-Time?

No.

Is It The Best Western From Either JOHN WAYNE Or KIRK DOUGLAS?

No.

Is It (likely) The Most Fun Western Made By Either JOHN WAYNE Or KIRK DOUGLAS?

Honestly…

…Yes!

“THE WAR WAGON“

…Is A Nifty Little Piece Of Cinematic Excitement.

If You Like Westerns…

…And Action…

…And Adventure…

…And Fun Fun FUN…

“THE WAR WAGON“

…Might Very Well Be The Flick For You!!!

😀

Happy Movie Watching, My Peeps!!!

Take Care AND Be Good!!!

😀   😉   😀

“…They Say That You Are Always The Last To Know… They Say That All That Glitters Is Not Gold…”

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“…It’s Not Just That You’re Never Coming Back To Me…

…It’s The Bitter Way That I Was Told…

…

…And I’m Up While The Dawn Is Breaking…

…Even Though My Heart Is Aching…

…I Should Be Drinking A Toast To Absent Friends…

…Instead Of The Comedians.”

“THE COMEDIANS“

by ROY ORBISON

*** *** *** *** ***

Simply An Amazing Song That Is A Truly Forgotten Classic.

I’ll Let The Song Speak For Itself.

I Just Haven’t Been Able To Get It Out Of My Head All Night Long…

…And All The Morning, Thus Far.

Wonderful.

Simply Wonderful.

It’s The Kind Of Song You Honestly Don’t Mind Not Being Able To Get Out Of The Ole Noggin.

I Love It.

So I’m Sharing It With Y’all.

Hope You Love It, Also.

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