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In Reply to: Speaking of westerns...I've never seen Heavens Gate,.. posted by RC on February 13, 2005 at 20:19:42:

I have not seen the film, although I have been meaning to, due to it's somewhat notorious reputation. I believe that it is actually known as the biggest box-office bomb of all time at it's particular point in cinematic history with little to no precedent to match it, and this is the root of it's repuatation as one of the 'worst' films in history. It also brought about the end of the 'Era of the Director' as the power moved from the directors and their artistic vision back to the studios and their marketing machines. I have heard that the film looks great with beautiful cinematography and such, but is lacking a compelling story line.
For truly amazing cinematography and a nearly visionary unfolding of myth and magic within the context of a western film, see Harry Fonda's 'The Hired Hand'. Personally, I feel it's one of the more beautifully composed films I have ever seen.

Bryan K.,
Music Lover & President-elect of C.C.A.C. (Concerned Citizens Against Cilantro)

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Topic - Speaking of westerns...I've never seen Heavens Gate,.. - RC 20:19:42 02/13/05 (4)

Re: " Heavens Gate" - rico 12:59:36 02/15/05 (0)

It was the end of an era... - centurymantra 10:31:26 02/15/05 (0)

It used to show on TBS and/or TNT now and then - Auricle 06:57:36 02/14/05 (0)

Re: Speaking of westerns...I've never seen Heavens Gate,.. - Gee LP 20:41:23 02/13/05 (0)

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