1. The Searchers By John Ford
The form of this film was both minimalist and grand; Ford's classic location was Monument Valley, Arizona, with wide shots of human figures against an overpowering wilderness. ... It also important to note that this opening scene is almost identical to the last one in the film, except that the character in the doorway is different. ... After kicking the front door shut with his foot, he is left alone in the main room of the cabin. ... Experiencing uneasiness at witnessing and sensing their tender feelings for each other, an intimacy that is a clear transgression of accepted norms, Clayton...
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- Grade Level: High School