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Top Ten List of the Most Attractive TV Cowboys from the WesternsWho's on your top ten list of the most attractive TV cowboys from the westerns? Gene Barry as "Bat Masterson"? James Drury of "The Virginian"? Here's my top ten list of the most attractive TV cowboys from the westerns. -
Best John Wayne WesternsJohn Wayne remains one of the most revered actors in history. Here are 10 of his best westerns... -
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.
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'Pioneers of Television Westerns' Airs 1/25 on PBS - a ReviewOn January 25, 2011, PBS will air the second episode in their current "Pioneers of Television" set. The episode focus will be TV westerns. Read on for a review of the program.
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Top Ten Westerns of All TimeI might not have these movies picked in the right order, but I think that you will agree that they are all great.
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5 Way Out Westerns Worth Their Weight in Loco WeedWesterns don't always have to deal with cowboys, Indians and cattle rustling varmints. Check out this list of five westerns that strayed far off the Chisholm trail and never looked back.
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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. -
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?
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Great Movie Westerns of 1980'sSeveral great westerns were released in the 1980's. Beautiful scenery, wild horses, cattle drives, and simple good verses evil story lines are all key elements in each one of these western movies.
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Key Themes Contained in Certain Silent WesternsThis is a look at some of the stereotypes, both racial and sexual, inherent in early Westerns.
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Westerns with a Twist: Three Feature FilmsA trilogy of "Red Westerns" show the White European as the bad guy. Interesting though not completely accurate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1950s Television Memories - WesternsA few of my remembrances of 1950s TV Westerns.
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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? -
Movies: the Best Westerns of All TimeWhat makes a western movie not only a western movie but a great one as well? For one thing, there has to be a hero, or a group of heroes, who fight the outlaws. And these heroes and villains have to be riding horses...no automobiles please.
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Why Are Westerns a Dying Breed?Arguably the most iconic genre in cinema, the Western was known to be a defining moment in American Cinema known for it's exciting action and memorable characters. But now, it's extremely rare that more than one is released every few years or so. Why?
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Top Four Greatest Television Westerns of All TimeThe reviews include information on how long the shows ran, the production companies, the music creator for the series, the main stars of the show, the setting, and the basic plot of the series.
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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...
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Top Ten Clint Eastwood WesternsWhether you are a Clint Eastwood fan or simply love tales of the wild west, this list is for you.
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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.
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B-Westerns Deserve A'sThis is an editorial on the merit of B-Western films. The Western genre has been lost in the modern era and much can be learned from the roots of the film Western.
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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. -
Racial Issues and Racism in Early Westerns: John Ford's The SearchersThe Searchers is a typical American western in that it addresses many issues of differences, particularly between races, as seen in conflicts between white men and Indians.
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3:10 To Yuma Proves What Westerns Can BeRussell Crowe's subtle portrayal of villainous Ben Wade is a masterpiece.
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Red RiverA critical look at one of America's great Westerns. This is the film that created the John Wayne persona better known as 'The Duke'. Both he and Montgomery Clift were propelled by this classic film.
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A Look at a True Movie Trilogy: A Classic Movie ReviewSo much of what we think of when it comes to Westerns comes from these seminal films from Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone. Here's a look at three classic Westerns.
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The Best TV Westerns of All TimeFrom "Gunsmoke" to "The Big Valley," each of these famous westerns left their mark behind. If you're not familiar with them, check them out here, for the very first time.
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Red Dead RedemptionThe sparse landscape the blowing wind, the memories thick from the old spaghetti westerns. See how Rockstar has revolutionized their sandbox game styling.
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"Cowboys and Aliens" Starring Harrison Ford Daniel Craig Coming to Theaters July, 29th, 2011In a role which might convince a Hollywood noob that movie studios are finally listening to the fans, Harrison Ford is not only performing in one of the few serious Sci-fi Westerns to ever be performed, but he is finally taking on an...
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"Cattle King for a Day" by L. Ron HubbardTwo great westerns (I never thought I'd say that) by the master story teller L. Ron Hubbard from the Golden Age of Stories -
Red Dead - Grand Theft Auto of WesternsThe game Red Dead is filled with subplots and adventures. The game is extremely expansive and the graphics are great. The game is fun, but the controls take some time to get used to good luck riding a horse for the first time. -
Places to Donate BooksConsider the following places to donate books. Your old romance novels, westerns, DIY guides, children's material, and other items can bring a great deal of pleasure to countless other people.
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Best Western Movies of All TimeDo you like Westerns? Here are my pick for the best of all time. See if you agree with any of them. -
Cactus Gardening: Build a Wild West Garden for DadKids can help prepare a Wild West cactus garden for grandpa, dad or themselves. Fans of old John Wayne or Clint Eastwood westerns, as well as Night at the Museum or Toy Story will enjoy this unique container garden.
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Pernell Roberts 81, Bonanza's Adam Cartwright Dies. From Westerns to SingerPernell Roberts best known as Adam Cartwright has passed away. He was also on stage and liked to sing. Read about some interesting facts about Pernell Roberts.
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Sheridan, Wyoming Sheridan Stationery Books & Gallery: A Beautiful Store Especially If You like WesternsEver want to go book shopping in Sheridan Wyoming. There are two bookstores in town, but you really only have one option.
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Top 10 Clint Eastwood Movie LinesWith Clint Eastwood's 80th birthday approaching, the man with no name in all those "spaghetti westerns", Dirty Harry Callahan, and all the other characters played by Eastwood in his long career have had some great lines. Here are my top 10:
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