Gun fights, romance, adventure and all the other accessories of a wild west drama form basis of story woven about the exploits of Joe Courtney..
Look, if you're not already into silent westerns, Taking a Chance probably won't be the one to convert you. This is very much for the patient viewer, for someone who enjoys picking apart the early grammar of cinema or just has a soft spot for galloping horses and handlebar mustaches. If you're expecting anything like m...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Norman Z. McLeod
Wilfred Lucas
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"Look, if you're not already into silent westerns, Taking a Chance probably won't be the one to convert you. This is very much for the patient viewer, for someone who enjoys picking apart the early grammar of cinema or just has a soft spot for galloping horses and handlebar mustaches. If you're expecting anything like modern pacing or nuanced performances, you'll likely be bored stiff, but for those willing to lean in, there's some peculiar charm. The film opens with a flurry of activity, as mos..."
A.H. Halprin, Bret Harte
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