Re: Don't come back, Shane

On 2/11/2025 10:52 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

I first saw Shane (1953) in junior high English class. The
literature-appreciation curriculum loved teaching the kids about
"perfect" story structure, so everybody reads The Lonliness of the Long
Distance Runner.
 We were also taught to write the highly-structured three-three essay.
 As a tv viewer, there's nothing wrong with structured story telling. The
audience expects developments to occur at certain points; the writer of
the teleplay should meet those expectations. This doesn't interfere with
good writing, but it doesn't enhance it either.
 It's just structure.
 As a kid, I really never liked the movie all that much. It has its
merits: gorgeous scenery, excellent performances from Van Heflin and
Jean Arthur and the supporting cast, and the iconic performance of Alan
Ladd's career.
 

I saw the movie once.  It didn't leave much of an impression on me.  I don't really remember it.  That being said, whenever I see "Shane" I always immediately think of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8pC5gaUibM