3.10 to Yuma [study extract] = Three ten to Yuma

Description: Episode number 5 of Series “Critic and the Film”. John Freeman discusses the film “3.10 to Yuma”, an example of the “psychological western”. He illustrates three important functions of the critic; analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Shows that criticism can be both entertaining in itself, and increase the pleasure obtained from the film. He avoids talking down to his audience yet he conveys a sense of authority. He exposes the cliche, which even the serious western cannot escape, with considerable humour.