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Good Westerns. John Wayne and James Arness Were Never Replaced. Are Westerns Dead in America?I miss the days of movies like Angel and the Badman with John Wayne or Gunsmoke with James Arness. They were classic westerns and movies. I don't see any westerns being made that come close to the oldies. Are westerns dead in America?
The Professionals and Other Great WesternsMen for hire battle harsh elements and bandits for their chance of forty thousand gold pieces in this move adaptation of Frank O'Rourke's Mule For The Marquesa.Gunslingers,Revenge,Comedy And More.
Best John Wayne WesternsJohn Wayne remains one of the most revered actors in history. Here are 10 of his best westerns...- The Ten Best Westerns Ever MadeCheck these movies out if you're looking for a good story from the Old West.
- Handgun Review: Old Model Ruger Vaquero Revolver in .45 ColtIt was the best of handguns and the worst of handguns. It was a late 90's vintage Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt. This review details why I ultimately got rid of it.
- High Noon and Shane: The Appeal of Moral Ambiguity in the Old WestHigh Noon and Shane are two of the most influential Westerns from the 1950s. Although they both fit into the Western genre they both transcend it as well. One reason for the success of the two films is that they tap into existential and moral issues.
Cowboys and Aliens Proves Westerns Have More AppealDaniel Craig makes for a strange sort of cowboy. Not quite countrified, sporting an air of European class, he carries himself with distinction as Jake Lonergan.
Whatever Happened to Old Movies Airing on Television Stations?They still show old movies on TV, don't they?- 10 Best Westerns of the Past 20 Years"True Grit" got everyone talking about Westerns again but where does it rank among the best Westerns of the last 20 years?
Old Tucson Studios Local Soutwest Movie StudioOld Tucson movie studio still brings crowds and tourists. Film producers have not forgotten the Southwest movie studio.
"The Colour of the Old West"We as young movie-goers, book readers, and television viewers cheered for the good-guys in the white hats who got the girl and rode off into the sunset -- we cheered for the all-white cast of heroes and heroines. Were there no heroes of color?
5 Great Directors of Westerns from Hollywood's Golden AgeQuick: Name a filmmaker closely associated with westerns -- besides John Ford. He's rightfully first among the genre's best directors, but there are plenty of others of note -- and here, along with Ford, are four others you should get to know.- 10 Must See Westerns on Netflix InstantThere are not many good Westerns at the movie theaters these days but westerns can be enjoyed on Netflix Instant.
A Dozen Not-very-well-known American WesternsBrief evaluations of westerns made between 1935 and 1969. "Hombre" and "Devil's Doorway" have white actors playing Indians, "Mark of Zorro" an Anglo playing Mexican.- 1950s Television Memories - WesternsA few of my remembrances of 1950s TV Westerns.
- The Fountain in St. Louis, Missouri Brings Back the Days of the Old Fashioned Soda FountainMy old neighborhood was definitely behind the times. The Fountain on Locust brings back a memory or two...
- No Country for Old Men: A Classic Film for Our TimeA review and analysis of the characters, themes, and production in the Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men.
- Ten Westerns Available for Netflix Instant Viewing that Make the Roku Worth the PriceA fine collection of westerns are available for instant viewing on your Netflix Roku.
- 3:10 To Yuma is One of the Best Westerns of the Past DecadeSaying that one western is one of the best of the last 10 years isn't really a major statement given the few westerns that have come out.
- Westerns with a Twist: Three Feature FilmsA trilogy of "Red Westerns" show the White European as the bad guy. Interesting though not completely accurate.
- Sergio Leone: He Makes WesternsSergio Leone was the premier make of Italian westerns in the 1960s and his films respresent a strong cord connecting the psychological westerns of the 1950s to the revisionist westerns of the 1970s and beyond.
- Why You Should Visit Caruthers Fair in CaliforniaThe Caruthers Fair is a free country with just about anything you would expect from an old fashioned fair. A parade, music, food, rides, food, games, food, a petting zoo...and did I mention food?
- Stylish Westerns are Making a Comeback with Attempts to Create Iconic CharactersThe movie western is just as relevant now as ever, except they're longer, slower and all character study. It's amazing it's still viable in the world of movies, and you can thank Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" for that, which should prompt him to make one more western...
- Representations of the Old West in 21st Century Film and TelevisionIn a land that leaves no more territory to be conquered, cultivating Frontier culture as a means of entertainment may appear futile. How should such efforts from 21st-century film and television be perceived?
- Last Single Screen Movie Theater in St. Louis ClosesThe Hi-Pointe was the last of the single screen movie theaters in St. Louis. But new and innovative concepts in movie theaters may show some promise.....
- Review of No Country for Old Men: One of the Best Thrillers EverThe Coen Brothers are known for oddball comedies, but they always make very intelligent films. With No Country they apply their talents to the thriller and western genres for a great ride.
- 3:10 To Yuma Proves What Westerns Can BeRussell Crowe's subtle portrayal of villainous Ben Wade is a masterpiece.
Recycle Those Old VHS TapesHere are some suggestions for getting rid of those VHS tapes you never watch anymore, without tossing them in a landfill.- Westerns of John Ford and Anthony MannA look at the works of John Ford and Anthony Mann and a comparison of their storytelling to the Bard himself.
- Places to Buy Used and Old Books in Oregon's State CapitolIf you are planning a visit, or moving to Salem, Oregon, and interested in used and rare books, there are many places to shop. Here are some stores to browse and shop for reading and collectible literary treasures.
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