© 2012 Michael Fiveson
Even though this image was captured in Northern Colorado, it has a feel similar to the great movie The Last Picture Show which was made in 1971. Set in West Texas, it was about a group of high school seniors and interesting adults in a dusty dying town, and it won 2 Oscars. It is shot in B&W, and If you have never seen this movie, find it.
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I remember that movie well Mike and I loved it, I also loved to see Sybil Shepard! at the pool! 🙂
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Yes!! Some things we never forget. Ben Johnson was fabulous. It was a character study and was so well done.
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It is a great film with a stellar cast.
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Indeed it is. thank you.
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Tough viewing, though. See it once, you’ll never need to see it again.
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Respectfully, I don’t agree. It WAS tough viewing, but so well done one might want to see it again.
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Classic film. A must see. Beautiful cinematography. But enough about the movie. You are right Mike, this definitely has that feel. I can imagine young kids running around the back of this building for a quickie. Great shot. 🙂
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Thanks Terry. I would agree, the movie is a classic. Have a great weekend, eh.
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Great shot, nice composition. Love that movie!
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Thanks Chris. Nice comment.
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The clouds are like an open ceiling over the buildings.
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Old, dry, and forgotten buildings. Bleached by the sun, a good storm might blow them away. The clouds shield them, momentarily, as they march toward oblivion.
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I’ve heard about the movie but never watched it. If you say the place reminds you of it, then it must be true. It’s a great photo anyways.
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Rent the movie. My treat, just tell them Mike is taking care of it, and thank you.
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Ah, I have heard of the movie but have not seen it. I will try to find it… have a wonderful weekend!
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And you, sweet Lori. I am certain YOU will like the movie.
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For me it’s more a matter of your shot being taken ‘somewhere in the US’ – 😉
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Works for me. Thanks.
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It has a ‘classic’ look to it.
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Agreed. Thank you again.
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Not being feisty here, just seem to be out of step with the crowd. Was totally unimpressed with the movie. I ordered it from Netflix maybe a year ago and barely managed to make it to the end. I suppose I’m just not into nostalgia so much. But certainly not knocking your choices for you…
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Fair enough.
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Mike, I loved the movie and it is when I fell in love with Cybill Shepherd. It has been an unrequited love, but just the same.
Ivon
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Ivon, I heard that in real life Sybil was quite promiscuous, so I think it would have worked out for you, if only you had met. Her loss, I’m sure 🙂
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My wife had a good chuckle.
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I think a good chuckle is a great thing. I personally prefer a snicker. (get it…chuckles and snickers)
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Great subject, great tones. Very nice, Mike.
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Thanks hutch.
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Well done, Mike! The Last Picture Show is one of my favorite movies (I enjoyed the novel too) and this captures the spirit of it well. 🙂
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Thanks Robin. Nice to know I’m not alone in this universe.
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