Look On The Bright Side

With what appears to be equal nods to John Ford and Albert Camus, this 1970s Levi’s commercial, The Stranger, wrestles with alienation, bold vision and social change. Not to spoil the plot, but it polyester is a key factor. (Thanks for forwarding, Sam!)

On a peripheral note, several of Clint Eastwood’s best westerns, including The Outlaw Josey Wales, Pale Rider, and The Unforgiven will be screening during LACMA’s Weekend Series: 
February 12  7:30 pm Dirty Harry
February 12  9:25 pm Tightrope
February 13  7:00 pm The Outlaw Josey Wales
February 13  9:25 pm Pale Rider
February 19  7:30 pm Bronco Billy
February 19  9:40 pm Honkytonk Man
February 20  7:00 pm Unforgiven
February 20  9:25 pm White Hunter, Black Heart
February 26  7:30 pm Bird