Today and tomorrow the choices for the Stars on this Summer Under Them, are not my favourites. I am thinking about the disappointing shift in Heston’s politics in his later years today. I am going to try not let it influence my opinion on the films.
Will Penny (1968), dir. Tom Gries
Will Penny is a western, I have seen quite a few movies of the genre this month. This one is, sadly, not among the best. I did like the landscapes and the costumes, but I was so unbelievably bored and I am not even really sure why. The film is less than two hours long but to me it felt like twelve years. I don’t know.
The Treasure Island (1990), dir. Fraser C. Heston
My criticism towards Will Penny can be extended to The Treasure Island, but this one does not even have the nice landscapes to look at, really. And it is supposed to be a treasure island! But it does have baby Christian Bale, so I guess that is some kind of bonus.
Tombstone (1993), dir. George P. Costamos
Another western! This one is good! And exciting! It feels like literally everyone is in: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, Robert Mitchum is the narrator (?!). And the cinematography is beautiful. Tombstone made me feel a bit happy, hopeful for the rest of the films.
True Lies (1994), dir. James Cameron
A classic. I cannot believe I have not seen it on TV sometimes when I was a child. It is not exactly my thing but it is entertaining.
I also watched one of his last performances in Any Given Sunday. This one was too much as the final film to be honest. I am as tired as if I played in those games myself.
Swingin' at the Seance 