Some Came Running

I apologize, sir, for not telling you sooner that you're a DEGENERATE!

Just wanted to get that out there.

For those of you following from home, the news is that the manufacturer of my on-the-fritz-since-July plasma display has managed, according to them, to have successfully rebuilt the defective part that caused all the trouble, and depending on when the part reaches my TV repair facility, I could have my set fixed some time this week. What on earth shall I revel in first? The Criterion Blu-ray of Paths of Glory—the above screen cap is from the standard def edition of a new master/transfer—is only one of many exciting potential choices. I'll keep you posted. A new Blu-ray Consumer Guide should follow the blessed event in short order, if said event comes off. 

Ford/Lincoln

Three views:

Lincoln the Visionary—signing into law that act that will build a trans-continental raildroad, despite the protests of those arguing that such a further expense cannot by borne in a time of war. Played by Charles Edward Bull, The Iron Horse, 1924; directed by John Ford. 

Lincoln the Martyr—felled by assassin John Wilkes Booth. Played by Frank McGlynn Sr., The Prisoner of Shark Island, 1936; directed by John Ford.

Young Mr. Lincoln. Henry Fonda, 1939. Directed by John Ford.