Sunday, January 5, 2014

At Criminal Element


Over at Criminal Element, I have some thoughts on Tom Selleck’s Westerns. I've been a big fan since first seeing The Shadow Riders back in 1982. I briefly look at four movies including Quigley Down Under and Monte Walsh. Stop by when you get a chance, and if you feel so inclined to leave a comment it would be appreciated.

8 comments:

Randy Johnson said...

I tried to post a comment over there a half dozen times before I gave up. Good article.

David Cranmer said...

It looks like Matthew Pizzolato posted early this morning so maybe the glitch was fixed, Randy. Either way, thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

Randy Johnson said...

I tried to post again and got the message that Randy Johnson was already in use. Choose another alias. Oh well.

sandra seamans said...

I enjoyed your article also, David. Are you going to give us one on Sam Elliott, too? Please, Please, Please.

David Cranmer said...

Thanks for the effort, Randy. Always appreciate you taking the time like you do.

Sandra, I actually was thinking of doing one on Sam. He's an incredible Western actor and, for a time, kept the fire lit almost singlehandedly. Btw I read where you picked Charles Gramlich's story that appeared at BEAT to a PULP. Couldn't agree more. :)

sandra seamans said...

Yep, his and several others. Had a hard time not making the list all BTaP stories :) It was a great year for wonderful short stories

Barbara Martin said...

I tried leaving a comment, but was unsuccessful. The movie trailers were enticing. I recall Tom Selleck's cigarette ads for Marlboro, and a movie, though not a western, memorable for most of its background scenery: High Road to China.

David Cranmer said...

Sandra, I believe we are in a new golden age of the short story thanks to the internet.

Barbara, I remember liking his Lassiter film but barely remember anything about High Road. Maybe a good time to take a second look.