by Travis Mills | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
I continue to study the Western genre. I have now launched a podcast about the making of Western films. Listen here John Ford’s early work is a great demonstration of the filmmaker’s strengths and weaknesses. 3 Bad Men has both on display in spades....
by Travis Mills | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Though the acclaimed (and now lambasted) filmmaker, actor, and comedian has shaped my view of romantic relationships probably more than any other creative person, the title of this piece is admittedly an exaggeration. I should also be clear that...
by Travis Mills | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
My weekly movie reviews. You can also read these on letterboxd. This week I decided to focus on three films by director Larry Cohen, all starring Fred Williamson. Black Caesar (1973) Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars Larry Cohen’s style is unmistakable: the...
by Travis Mills | Jun 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Each Monday, I continue to share Western movie reviews. I have now launched a podcast about the making of Westerns and the overall filmmaking process. Click here to listen. Week 161: The Deserter (1970) Is it possible to make a really good movie without...
by Travis Mills | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
I continue to study the Western genre. I have now launched a podcast about the making of Western films. Listen here John Milius was right. Huston and Newman butchered his script. It’s actually hard to imagine how the eccentric director and movie star could have...
