Ride, boldly ride
by chuckofish
While daughter #2 was here we indulged ourselves by watching some of our favorite movies: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Dear Frankie (2004) and even She’s the Man (2006) for some Channing Tatum. All three movies hit the spot. Comfort food for the soul.
Meanwhile the boy has been introducing the twins to John Wayne movies which they have enjoyed. This warms my heart. So far they have watched Big Jake (1971) and Hatari (1962). Next up McClintock! (1963). These are the best vintage for 8-year olds–less violence, although Big Jake does have some scary bad guys and the Dog does die. Hatari is perfect for kids.
By the way, John Wayne’s birthday is coming up on May 26th so you will want to start planning your own viewing schedule. As usual they will be celebrating big time in Fort Worth on John Wayne Day Weekend🤠 May 24–26 in the Fort Worth Stockyards–“a weekend of legacy, music, wine, storytelling, and family connection.” Wish I could go! Maybe we’ll make it down for the Duke’s 120th in 2027.
We will definitely celebrate as best we can.
And here’s some welcome news! The Cannes Film Festival banned nudity from their red carpet. Gee whiz, what is the world coming to?
Hang in there.
dual personalities 
Good movie choices! I rewatched Rio Grande the other night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m trying to decide on the next JW movie to watch…
When we started McLintock last night I thought Rio Grande would be another good one to watch next. I really love the JW-MO’H love story in that movie. It’s one of my favorites. And there’s good singing!
I managed to shield the kids from Dog dying heroicly… he was just badly injured. We started McLintock last night and it is so funny. Most of the jokes are over the kids’ heads tho lol.
It was nice for me to enjoy a few movie nights!