Few critics in the past 20-odd years have understood--or bothered to try to understand--the great John Ford, who was, during his lifetime, routinely lauded as the preeminent American director of films. Thanks, Mr. Giddins, for succinctly restoring aspects of Ford's genius to printed (cyber) page in your compelling review of this landmark DVD release.
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Few critics in the past 20-odd years have understood--or bothered to try to understand--the great John Ford, who was, during...
Jon O.
Dec 12, 2007 00:18
Hi Gary!
Fine piece! The issue of the Fox box set nicely coincides with the publishing in France of my translation... [MORE]
Jean-Pierre Coursodon
Dec 5, 2007 21:14
Thank you Gary Giddons for being so spot-on on the complications, cohering themes, and the heart of John Ford, our... [MORE]