Two westerns just released are worth owning

[George Bellefontaine]

Both are by director Sam Peckinpah:

PAT GARRET AND BILLY THE KID starring Kriss Kristofferson as Billy and James Coburn as Pat. Bob Dylan co-stars.
This is a 2 disc set containing a special edition on disc one and Turner's Special Preview edition which has about 7 minutes more viewing time. Lots of extras on both. It is great to finally get this on widescreen as I only had the crummy vhs tape.

BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE starring Jason Robards
This was one of Peckinpah's tamer ( tame compared to The Wild Bunch ) westerns but well worth owning.

A new SE of The Wild Bunch was also released, along with Ride The High Country. I haven't decided on The Wild Bunch, though there is little doubt the new transfer will beat the hell outta the old one in my collection, but I bought Cable Hogue and Pat Garret And Billy The Kid. I couldn't get Ride The Huigh Country so I will have to order that one.

[David Meek]

George, this is killing me. I want Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid but the idea of double-dipping and purchasing this and a later HD-version. . . .
:gah:

[Burke Strickland]

BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE

Is it true they're planning a sequel set in more recent times titled "Ballad of Satellite Hogue"? :>)

[George Bellefontaine]

You're such a kidder, Burke. But a little aside on the name Cable. It was a combination of Cane and Able, basically saying that Hogue was both good and bad. Indeed, he was.

Tex, I know what you're saying about double dipping, but I may not live long enough to see who wins the hi-def dvd format war so I'm buying good old standard dvds of those titles I want to own now.

[David Meek]

I may not live long enough to see who wins the hi-def dvd format war

Oh, stop that! :nono:

[George Bellefontaine]

Was just joking, Tex, but you know, this format war thing could go on for some time. I am not going to rush into it before putting any of my fun stash on the line. If I was indeed younger, or if I was still working even, I would probably gamble on one or the other. I just hope corporate greed doesn't ruin it for all of us who have been waiting for hi-def dvds.

[David Meek]

Thats a relief. :B

[Kens1]

George,I wish my father had the same passion for life and the same interest in things that are current. You inspire me every time a read a post from you.
God bless.

[George Bellefontaine]

George,I wish my father had the same passion for life and the same interest in things that are current. You inspire me every time a read a post from you.
God bless.

Why thank you, Ken. That's very nice of you. But don't be too hard on your dad. You only get one in this lifetime. Cheers.