Review Matthew Giordano 13 Feb 2014 - 07:45
Justified channels The Searchers this week in an episode that probes the identity of Raylan Givens...
This review contains spoilers.
5.6 Kill The Messenger
One of the most iconic images in film history that comes from the great John Ford western The Searchers is put before us in this week’s episode of Justified. The movie begins and ends with shots of doorways and in particular the famous closing shot from the film has Ethan played by John Wayne standing outside of this doorway which is the entrance to his brother's home and he is unable to pass through it. Metaphorically it has been argued that Ethan cannot enter the doorway because he is caught between two different worlds and that his own dual nature is always engaged in a constant conflict. Like most of the great mythic cowboy heroes, Ethan much like Raylan, will always be an outsider.
Justified channels The Searchers this week in an episode that probes the identity of Raylan Givens...
This review contains spoilers.
5.6 Kill The Messenger
One of the most iconic images in film history that comes from the great John Ford western The Searchers is put before us in this week’s episode of Justified. The movie begins and ends with shots of doorways and in particular the famous closing shot from the film has Ethan played by John Wayne standing outside of this doorway which is the entrance to his brother's home and he is unable to pass through it. Metaphorically it has been argued that Ethan cannot enter the doorway because he is caught between two different worlds and that his own dual nature is always engaged in a constant conflict. Like most of the great mythic cowboy heroes, Ethan much like Raylan, will always be an outsider.
- 2/13/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
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