No. 1 The Magnificent Seven: . . .
You know, I think I actually did get to everything I wanted to say about this 1960 John Struges remake of Akira Kurosawa‘s darker, longer, and yes, better The Seven Samurai from 1954.
Maybe I was just going to point out that the casting of Yul Brenner as an American cowboy is no less ridiculous than getting Arnold to play a schlubby American salesman.
Here, enjoy a law-abiding excerpt of Elmer Bernstein‘s iconic main title theme on me, Filmspotter. You’ve earned it.
I love that you’ve expanded on your list. I especially like the comments on Insomnia. It’s a remake that in a lot of ways adds complexity to the original story, but at the same time tones some things down for a mainstream audience. I think it’s a good example of the Nolan sensibility though. A film can be mainstream and entertaining and not too offensive but still be complex and high minded.
The man does his homework! (Still can’t say I like his picks, though.)
Wonderful job as guest-host, sir. And you needn’t have been nervous: your velveteen voice, measured tones, droll humor, and cinephilia made it seem as though you had been doing it for years.
I was the one who left the voicemail on the Fly. You were the one with the more eloquent exegesis by far, though. Outstanding job guest hosting, and I hope to hear you on there more often.