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28 thoughts on “Victor's Favorite Novels, TV Shows, and Movies.”
Aaron Greenberg
I just watched Wild Bunch per Victors recommendation. It is great film about the dying Old West. I may have missed something but could you explain why the boys near the end stiff the poor whore ?
Carroll Morrison
Hi
thank you for insight into your life. I was wondering your take on old Clint Eastwood westerns. I like the Rowdy Yeats character because his facial expressions were wonderful then progressing to the Unforgiven and Pale rider were really good at the hidden message I think. and I would like your take on 3.10 to Yuma. the older and the newer. I think Russell Crowe did a very good job.
thanks for insights into what pleases you. I will amazon shane asap
thanks
S Morrison
Louisiana
krpedm17@gmail.com
Love Affair is the movie you are referencing, with Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne.
Same director and almost word for word remake.
John Wheeler
krpedm17@gmail.com
Not to ruin your day but wokeness has now classified The Searchers as a thoroughly racist movie….and thereby named it the greatest Western ever filmed. In my sixties I was taking master’s classes at a local university and took a course in American Film. The text referenced The Searchers as racist based on a French film critic’s heavy handed analysis.
Take a look at Kyle Smith’s piece in the WSJ of some years ago on this ridiculous piece of woke nonsense.
Love the show, listen while I work out to drown out the rap music at the gym.
BTW, nothing tops Shane.
John Wheeler
Chickensoup
Such a tour de force! I was shocked at the end of it. That, as a life long reader, I had never even heard of the book or the author but only stumbled upon it looking through the local library ‘s audio collection as I cast about searching for some road trip diversions.
As someone with friends in the academic world I imagine Stone’s college setting was more familiar than not.
Jacob Naur
I enjoy the podcast so much! This episode was no exception.
Also, I fully noticed that VDH was a bit under the weather.
It is so great when VDH is a bit agitated, he starts doing voices and really says what he thinks – I have difficult driving when that happens, I have to take it really slow then. So funny and liberating.
This podcast keeps me going all day long – just wonderful.
Kindest regards from Denmark also to Mr. Fowler and Sami Winc (the greatest of co-hosts)
Jacob Naur
David Duncan
What (if anything) are your thoughts about Duel in the Sun, King Vidor, director? I think that Gregory Peck’s portrayal of Lewt is stunning.
Kevin Moody
I always saw it as his intention to quietly die out of sight of the boy.
Bradley Backes
Love the podcast. I recently showed Shane to my family (3 young kids). After it ended, we discussed some of the themes of the movie. I asked them why Shane had to go, among other things. I asked what Shane’s fate would be, if he was hurt and how he would end up. My 11 yr old daughter pointed out that the fact he rode through a cemetery in the final scene was strong symbolism that he was going to die from his wounds.
I have to say that I was shocked I had missed this in our viewing…and it was right there, not hidden in the least. Smart kid!
Jack Fowler
Yes Steve … I was thinking of Sleepless in Seattle, the Hanks movie that is a remake of the Grant /Kerr 50s movie An Affair to Remember, which I think is a remake of some 30s film. Anyway thanks for the correction.
Illbeback
Love the show. I prefer that this show be the full 60 minutes. We learn so much.
William Kaulback
Thank you for this enjoyable program. I was interested that you enjoyed Man on Fire (Denzyl Washington). I felt it was a poor Hollywoodisation of the excellent Man on Fire book by AJ Quinnel. As in The Count of Monte Christo the revenge was absolute and totally satisfying.
Thank you too, from New Zealand, for your wise commentary on the US.
Ron Nutter
I couldn’t agree with you more. An absolutely lovely novel about facing life’s indignities with maturity and integrity. As a retired academic, I particularly liked the sections on academic politics and the incursion of postmodernism on critical literary studies.
Philip Pelletier
Gunsmoke and Half Gun Will Travel! Bonanza was okay too but a bit odd! Never did understand Matt refusing Kittie’s advances? She was hot!
Jack Fowler
Love you Carolee!
Jerzy Zielinski
Dear and Esteemed Professor Hanson, you said “Conrad, Polish born American, he wrote in English…”. This might apply to me but not to my favorite writer Joseph Conrad. He visited in US but he was always considered British-Polish. I don’t think it really matters much however being your faithful follower I have learned to expect your meticulous expressions.
Jim Ottaway
Richard Boone shows up as a sailor in Alvin Kernan’s memoir of his time in the Navy, “Crossing the Line.” That is a very enjoyable read. Thanks for the book and movie suggestions.
lockeptrv@gmail.com
Great podcast Jack. I wish I had a list of VDH’s favorite movies and books. Sadly I only remember a couple of the movies.
Steve Moses
You’ve Got Mail was a remake of a much better movie: Shop Around the Corner. It starred Jimmy Stewart, not Cary Grant.
ANTHONY SIMON
If you watch the last 15 seconds of Shane as he rides over that ridge and out of view he is actually in a cemetery, I assume that implies he did not survive.
James Harrington
I want to hear Victor walk us through the films of Quentin Tarentino some day. Also, if he ever stoops to comics… maybe 300, Xerxes, The Dark Night Returns…
Roni Wilbur
We always love listening to your thoughts and love your insight!! Thank you both for this show, it’s one if our daily highlights !!
Blessings
Steve and Roni Wilbur
Tulare, Ca
Paul Newman
I could listen to Prof. Hanson and Mr. Fowler all day. I’m really into movies and am a great fan of Sam Peckinpah. as well. The Wild Bunch is one of the best. Thanks for the great and very interesting listen.
Wes Whitten
Even though I am a couple of decades younger than the Esteemed Professor, I too adore the song mentioned in his story. It was integral to the movie “Stand By Me” and was sung by the characters as they experienced the transition to adulthood via events of the story. I remember the lyrics often now, as i can’t help but empathize about being “without armor” in today’s America.
Marge Desiderio
Enjoyed the podcasts, some of the movies appear on TCM. Glad that Jack was back,
I thought we lost him.
Glenn Ollila
Great show! Always…
I listen to all I can and –
BUY the books by VDH!
😊
Carolee Wilson
I could sit & listen to the two of you lalk like this for hours. I will have to go back & rewatch some of those old westerns. My father dominated our TV & all he wanted to watch were westerns. There wasn’t much else on in the early days. For a long time I couldn’t bring myself to watch another western. Perhaps now I will appreciate them more. Thanks for the entertainment.
Chickensoup
The Great Book I misses until now was STONER . John Williams is the author. I recommend it highly.
I just watched Wild Bunch per Victors recommendation. It is great film about the dying Old West. I may have missed something but could you explain why the boys near the end stiff the poor whore ?
Hi
thank you for insight into your life. I was wondering your take on old Clint Eastwood westerns. I like the Rowdy Yeats character because his facial expressions were wonderful then progressing to the Unforgiven and Pale rider were really good at the hidden message I think. and I would like your take on 3.10 to Yuma. the older and the newer. I think Russell Crowe did a very good job.
thanks for insights into what pleases you. I will amazon shane asap
thanks
S Morrison
Louisiana
Love Affair is the movie you are referencing, with Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne.
Same director and almost word for word remake.
John Wheeler
Not to ruin your day but wokeness has now classified The Searchers as a thoroughly racist movie….and thereby named it the greatest Western ever filmed. In my sixties I was taking master’s classes at a local university and took a course in American Film. The text referenced The Searchers as racist based on a French film critic’s heavy handed analysis.
Take a look at Kyle Smith’s piece in the WSJ of some years ago on this ridiculous piece of woke nonsense.
Love the show, listen while I work out to drown out the rap music at the gym.
BTW, nothing tops Shane.
John Wheeler
Such a tour de force! I was shocked at the end of it. That, as a life long reader, I had never even heard of the book or the author but only stumbled upon it looking through the local library ‘s audio collection as I cast about searching for some road trip diversions.
As someone with friends in the academic world I imagine Stone’s college setting was more familiar than not.
I enjoy the podcast so much! This episode was no exception.
Also, I fully noticed that VDH was a bit under the weather.
It is so great when VDH is a bit agitated, he starts doing voices and really says what he thinks – I have difficult driving when that happens, I have to take it really slow then. So funny and liberating.
This podcast keeps me going all day long – just wonderful.
Kindest regards from Denmark also to Mr. Fowler and Sami Winc (the greatest of co-hosts)
Jacob Naur
What (if anything) are your thoughts about Duel in the Sun, King Vidor, director? I think that Gregory Peck’s portrayal of Lewt is stunning.
I always saw it as his intention to quietly die out of sight of the boy.
Love the podcast. I recently showed Shane to my family (3 young kids). After it ended, we discussed some of the themes of the movie. I asked them why Shane had to go, among other things. I asked what Shane’s fate would be, if he was hurt and how he would end up. My 11 yr old daughter pointed out that the fact he rode through a cemetery in the final scene was strong symbolism that he was going to die from his wounds.
I have to say that I was shocked I had missed this in our viewing…and it was right there, not hidden in the least. Smart kid!
Yes Steve … I was thinking of Sleepless in Seattle, the Hanks movie that is a remake of the Grant /Kerr 50s movie An Affair to Remember, which I think is a remake of some 30s film. Anyway thanks for the correction.
Love the show. I prefer that this show be the full 60 minutes. We learn so much.
Thank you for this enjoyable program. I was interested that you enjoyed Man on Fire (Denzyl Washington). I felt it was a poor Hollywoodisation of the excellent Man on Fire book by AJ Quinnel. As in The Count of Monte Christo the revenge was absolute and totally satisfying.
Thank you too, from New Zealand, for your wise commentary on the US.
I couldn’t agree with you more. An absolutely lovely novel about facing life’s indignities with maturity and integrity. As a retired academic, I particularly liked the sections on academic politics and the incursion of postmodernism on critical literary studies.
Gunsmoke and Half Gun Will Travel! Bonanza was okay too but a bit odd! Never did understand Matt refusing Kittie’s advances? She was hot!
Love you Carolee!
Dear and Esteemed Professor Hanson, you said “Conrad, Polish born American, he wrote in English…”. This might apply to me but not to my favorite writer Joseph Conrad. He visited in US but he was always considered British-Polish. I don’t think it really matters much however being your faithful follower I have learned to expect your meticulous expressions.
Richard Boone shows up as a sailor in Alvin Kernan’s memoir of his time in the Navy, “Crossing the Line.” That is a very enjoyable read. Thanks for the book and movie suggestions.
Great podcast Jack. I wish I had a list of VDH’s favorite movies and books. Sadly I only remember a couple of the movies.
You’ve Got Mail was a remake of a much better movie: Shop Around the Corner. It starred Jimmy Stewart, not Cary Grant.
If you watch the last 15 seconds of Shane as he rides over that ridge and out of view he is actually in a cemetery, I assume that implies he did not survive.
I want to hear Victor walk us through the films of Quentin Tarentino some day. Also, if he ever stoops to comics… maybe 300, Xerxes, The Dark Night Returns…
We always love listening to your thoughts and love your insight!! Thank you both for this show, it’s one if our daily highlights !!
Blessings
Steve and Roni Wilbur
Tulare, Ca
I could listen to Prof. Hanson and Mr. Fowler all day. I’m really into movies and am a great fan of Sam Peckinpah. as well. The Wild Bunch is one of the best. Thanks for the great and very interesting listen.
Even though I am a couple of decades younger than the Esteemed Professor, I too adore the song mentioned in his story. It was integral to the movie “Stand By Me” and was sung by the characters as they experienced the transition to adulthood via events of the story. I remember the lyrics often now, as i can’t help but empathize about being “without armor” in today’s America.
Enjoyed the podcasts, some of the movies appear on TCM. Glad that Jack was back,
I thought we lost him.
Great show! Always…
I listen to all I can and –
BUY the books by VDH!
😊
I could sit & listen to the two of you lalk like this for hours. I will have to go back & rewatch some of those old westerns. My father dominated our TV & all he wanted to watch were westerns. There wasn’t much else on in the early days. For a long time I couldn’t bring myself to watch another western. Perhaps now I will appreciate them more. Thanks for the entertainment.
The Great Book I misses until now was STONER . John Williams is the author. I recommend it highly.