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Steady at the Helm – Sully and the Number 35

As a film Director Clint Eastwood chooses to be steady and follow conventional paths.  This approach has served him (as a Director) and us (as viewers) well. As an Actor Tom Hanks knows how to play the common-man under duress who ultimately possesses uncommon stamina, staying power and heroic traits.  Combine these two […]

The 21 Lake Tour – 56 Hours Off Trail and 28,000 Vertical Feet

Jeff Lubeck paddles on Warbonnet Lake.

21 Lakes Route. Inset the Sawtooth Wilderness. Map © EB Phillips – all rights reserved. Overlay Jeff Lubeck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Redfish Lake drainage in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) situated […]

A Story Rich in Irony about Lean Men in Lean Times: Hell or High Water

The setting, characters and storyline for Hell or High Water directed by David MacKenzie (Starred Up) and written by Taylor Sheridan (Sicario) make for a otherwise superb film.  It is a film where the viewer can easily become attached to good guys and bad guys.  Who is ultimately to be viewed as the good […]