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Of Mice and Men (1992) Rated PG-13

 A story of two farm hands, as one looks after his mentality disabled friend. Based on the book by John Steinbeck. Starring John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Ray Walston. I thought this was a brilliant interpretation of John Steinbeck’s book. … Continue reading

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading

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John Ford

Ā The Informer (1935) Rated NR Victor McLaglenĀ delivers a harrowing performance as GypoĀ Nolan, a roistering brute during Ireland’s 1922 SinnĀ Fein uprising, who fingers friend Frankie McPhillip to collect a reward, then promptly fritters away the money on one night of revelry. … Continue reading

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The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

Rated NR Based on John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Tom Joad leads his family from Oklahoma to California during the dust bowl. Starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine One of the best films ever to be adapted from a … Continue reading

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