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From: Arthur Lipscomb <arthur@alum.calberkeley.org>
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Subject: Re: Don't come back, Shane
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:00:54 -0800
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On 2/11/2025 10:52 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
> I first saw Shane (1953) in junior high English class. The
> literature-appreciation curriculum loved teaching the kids about
> "perfect" story structure, so everybody reads The Lonliness of the Long
> Distance Runner.
> 
> We were also taught to write the highly-structured three-three essay.
> 
> As a tv viewer, there's nothing wrong with structured story telling. The
> audience expects developments to occur at certain points; the writer of
> the teleplay should meet those expectations. This doesn't interfere with
> good writing, but it doesn't enhance it either.
> 
> It's just structure.
> 
> As a kid, I really never liked the movie all that much. It has its
> merits: gorgeous scenery, excellent performances from Van Heflin and
> Jean Arthur and the supporting cast, and the iconic performance of Alan
> Ladd's career.
> 

I saw the movie once.  It didn't leave much of an impression on me.  I 
don't really remember it.  That being said, whenever I see "Shane" I 
always immediately think of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8pC5gaUibM