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• Stanley Kramer?? How 'bout Fred Zinnemann? - Bill Leebens 08:20:00 01/08/04 (1)
  In Reply to: One of the classics; a brilliantly subtle cautionary tale of fear and disillusionment crafted during the McCarthy era. posted by Audiophilander on January 05, 2004 at 15:53:50:

  Maybe you were thinking of "Bad Day at Black Rock"?

  Cheers, Bill.
  
  

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  • Actually, I intentionally refered to the Producer of High Noon, rather than the Director. - Audiophilander 10:03:09 01/08/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Stanley Kramer?? How 'bout Fred Zinnemann? posted by Bill Leebens on January 08, 2004 at 08:20:00:

    Stanley Kramer was very involved with getting "High Noon" made, Fred Zinneman's contribution notwithstanding. My understanding is that Kramer was very "hands-on" in the production of this carefully crafted film because of it's subtext reflecting the paranoia of McCarthyism without directly offending those in Washington DC, who had already taken aim at the film industry. "Bad Day at Black Rock" is also an excellent film; I'm glad that you brought it up! This movie was also somewhat controversial at the time of it's release because it dealt with the touchy subject of racism and the forced internment of Japanese-American citizens. Another excellent movie!

    AuPh
    
    

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• Two mistakes... one major - Victor Khomenko 16:11:08 01/05/04 (1)
  In Reply to: One of the classics; a brilliantly subtle cautionary tale of fear and disillusionment crafted during the McCarthy era. posted by Audiophilander on January 05, 2004 at 15:53:50:

  First - there four killers, not three. The three were waiting for their leader to arrive. Four went to town, all to be killed by the sheriff.

  Second - you severely missread my post. Else you wouldn't say I didn't care for it. I said I felt ill and depressed - that is different, and might mean the film had the intended effect.

  Being a Western always puts a movie at a disadvantage, as the genre is too particular, to restrictive, but High Noon pushes the envelop, and I like that. It is far more human than the majority of "mechanicsl" Westerns. There is a glimps of humanity in the main hero for sure, and actually in the passive cowards as well.

  By comparisson the Rio Bravo is far more cliche driven, with ALL characters being just wooden cutouts with no iterest at all.

  All in all, there have been some Westerns I didn't mind watching, but as the general genre that is not my cup of tea. But last night the TMC had the Western night, so I joined for a refresher course. I have seen these before, but still enjoyed the night.

  
  

  
  
  
  

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  • Thanks for the correction; somehow I misinterpreted your "feeling ill" & "depression" for dislike. - Audiophilander 22:50:22 01/05/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Two mistakes... one major posted by Victor Khomenko on January 05, 2004 at 16:11:08:

    It's been awhile since I watched High Noon and for some unknown reason that fourth killer momentarily evaded my recollection; yes, it does push the envelope and I'm glad you liked it.

    AuPh
    
    

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