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Robert Ford

Robert Ford wasn't very known but with the film The Assassination of Jesse James scheduled to open in late September he may become a household name. Casey Affleck plays Robert Ford who was a follower of Jesse James but then turned out to be his killer. Brad Pitt plays Jesse James in this view of how a nobody became famous for the death of an outlaw.

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Robert Ford - Killed Jesse James 

Robert Newton "Bob" Ford (January 31, 1862 - June 8, 1892) was an American outlaw who gained fame by killing the criminal Jesse James in 1882.

The Film - The Assassination of Jesse James 

Some say it's Pitt. Some say it's Affleck, but remember it's Casey Affleck not the other one. But no matter which star shines in the film, The Assassination of Jesse James, this movie is already making news.

Directed by Andrew Dominik and made by Warner Bros. this is one movie where you don't need to worry about a spoiler. You know the ending by it's title.

Opening night in New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Toronto is September 21st. The reviews are out already (check below).

One thing women and some men have on their minds is who's hotter, Brad Pitt or Casey Affleck? Take a look at the Flckr photos and see if you can decide, or maybe not.

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Councillor Rob Ford in action

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Casey Affleck 

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Brad Pitt 

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I Feel Like A Bullet in The Gun of Robert Ford 

Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Bernie Taupin

This is the first time I heard of Robert Ford. Elton John's song on his album Rock of the Westies has a lovely, romantic edge to it. Just perfect for this album.

Here's the lyrics (from Eltonography)

Like a corn in a field I cut you down
I threw the last punch too hard
After years of going steady, well I thought that it was time
To throw in my hand for a new set of cards

And I can't take you dancing out on the weekend
I figured we'd painted too much of this town
And I tried not to look as I walked to my wagon
And I knew then I had lost what should have been found
I knew then I had lost what should have been found

And I feel like a bullet in the gun of Robert Ford
I'm low as a paid assassin is
You know I'm cold as a hired sword
I'm so ashamed can't we patch it up
You know I can't think straight no more
You make me feel like a bullet honey in the gun of Robert Ford

Like a child when his toys have been stepped on
That's how it all seemed to me
I burst the bubble that both of us lived in
And I'm damned if I'll ever get rid of this guilt that I feel

And if looks could kill then I'd be a dead man
Your friends and mine don't call no more
Hell, I thought it was best but now I feel branded
Breaking up's sometimes like breaking the law
Breaking up's sometimes like breaking the law

Reviews of the Film 

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Hollywood Reporter
Not so good.
e Online
C- Oh no!
Film Critic
Bad. I'm still gonna see it!
Emanuel Levy
A! Yes, I was looking for that one.
Cinematic Happenings
8.9/10 - Another one I'll take.
Times Online
4 Stars/5. OK. It's starting to look better.
The Assassination of Jesse James
I had to get this site in. Warner Bros. film site is awesome. Just drool over those photos. And you can even download widgets here. I love widgets :)

Shout Out For Robert Ford! 

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Great lens, really well done! - Kathy

ReplyPosted September 20, 2007

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