Dish of the Day (A Long Good Friday Edition)
Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:
Friday, February 27, 2026
Tomorrow on TCM:
Top Ten Western #6 is Howard Hawks' 1948 Red River reviewed here. This is one acutely observed, character-driven western you don't want to miss. The drive will begin on TCM Saturday, February 28 at 11 am PST.
(From left) John Wayne, Montgomery Clift
Anthony Mann’s laser-like focus on his characters’ deep-rooted psychological clashes of will makes this film noir western exhilarating, tension-filled and one of extreme efficiency and excellence. 1953’s The Naked Spur, previously reviewed here, will be shown on Saturday, February 28 at 1:30 pm PST.
(From left) Millard Mitchell, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Ralph Meeker
TCM's current monthly schedule can be confirmed by clicking on either of the above images. To confirm the correct Pacific Standard (West Coast) showtime information, subtract 3 hours from the Eastern Standard (East Coast) showtime listed on TCM’s schedule.
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Hope to see you Monday, March 2nd.
A.G.