Movie Premiere: The Lone Ranger  The story is familiar to
everyone: A Texas Ranger is left for dead. He dons a mask and
with his sidekick Tonto, they fight against injustice in the
wild west. In the pantheon of heroes, perhaps none is as
iconically American as this one. Yes, we have Superman and all
the other super heroes, but the Lone Ranger lives and breathes
the authentic American West. He is a true American hero; he is a
man’s man. Except in this revival, where he is a doofus.  Ken:
Quick! Where is Monument Valley located?  Leslie: Colby, Texas!
Ken: Ding! Ding! You are correct!  Leslie: I understand the
filmmakers wanting to showcase the iconic scenery in films by
directors such as John Ford, and they had to work in a Texas
connection, but do they really think we’re so stupid that we
don’t know where the heck Monument Valley is?  Ken: Okay, let’s
back up, and explain a few things. This isn’t a new version of
the beloved radio and TV saga. It is a Disney version that is
basically Pirates of the Caribbean