Films set in the wilderness
-
spiderwort — 6 years ago(October 01, 2019 01:16 PM)
Probably the definitive desert film of all time. I think David Lean was second only to John Ford in knowing how to use a landscape to tell a story (and there were times when I even think he did it better).
-
spiderwort — 6 years ago(October 01, 2019 02:02 PM)
Yes, what an interesting film and story this one was. Kudos to Witherspoon for producing it. She didn't want to star in it, but had to in order to get it done. But I doubt she regretted that choice.
EDIT:
@glynnpadraic
And for the record for those who don't know, if you look at the credits for this film, it identifies her as a producer beneath Executive producers. Don't let that confuse you. In film, a
producer
is the person who really produces the film hands on and owns it, so to speak;
executive producers
generally raise the money.
In television, however, executive producers are the real producers, the ones who put the whole show together and maintain creative control, while producers are what are known as show runners, handling the day-to-day needs of production, -
Woodyanders — 2 years ago(April 11, 2023 05:13 PM)
Backcountry (2014). Genuinely harrowing wilderness survivalist thriller about a couple of young backpackers who run afoul of a vicious predatory bear after they get hopelessly lost in the woods. Missy Peregrym and Jeff Roop are excellent and convincing as the young couple in danger while the scenes with the bear are truly terrifying. Based on a true story, too.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything. -
spiderwort — 2 years ago(April 12, 2023 12:26 PM)
Yes, I enjoyed both of those. Haven't thought of The Naked Prey in ages. Starring and also directed by Cornel Wilde. I tend to forget that he directed a few films later in his career. Just like Ray Milland did.
-
Woodyanders — 2 years ago(April 12, 2023 01:17 PM)
Across the Great Divide (1976). Really nice family Western about a con man drifter who helps two orphan kids get through the wilderness so they can claim a family inheritance. Robert Logan is very good as the con man while Heather Rattray and Mark Edward Hall are extremely likeable as the kids. Lots of gorgeous scenery in this sweet charming film. From the same folks who did the Wilderness Family movies.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything. -
Woodyanders — 2 years ago(April 19, 2023 02:53 PM)
Infinite Storm (2022). Naomi Watts gives a strong and credible performance as a veteran climber and rescue worker who finds herself trapped on top of a mountain by a fierce blizzard. Billy Howle is likewise sturdy and convincing as the sullen young man Watts discovers on the mountain. The pair must work together to keep each other alive. Director Malgorzata Szumowska astutely captures both the beauty and danger of nature as well as brings an immersive approach to the subject matter that proves to be harrowingly effective.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything. -