Category Archives: Westerns

My Review of ‘Unforgiven’ (1992)

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

There is much I could write about this film. It is a revisionist Western. As such, one of its major themes is the cost that violence and revenge take upon one’s soul. The story, in a nutshell, is about an … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ (1968)

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

This movie is notable for several reasons. I suppose the most obvious is its length. It is something of a drawn out experience, which you could argue befits the grandness of the director’s vision. It is the quintessential Western drenched … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Ride the High Country’ (1962)

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

I recently saw this, mainly because it was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Being a director notable for his Westerns (and violence therein), I was curious to see if the viewing experience matched my expectations. I’m happy to say the movie … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ (2011)

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

Today I’m doing a movie review of Cowboys & Aliens from 2011, which I saw recently. And I have it in text and video! Cool, huh? 🙂 This movie is a definite twist on the old “Nameless Drifter Who Comes … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ (2018)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

This movie is the cinematic equivalent of a short story anthology. The six short films that comprise the movie are all Westerns and share various themes. So, let’s consider this one vignette at a time. 1. “The Ballad of Buster … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Wind River’ (2017)

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

I’ve been wanting to see this movie ever since its release. The fact that it’s a Western (neo-Western, if you want to get technical) and a mystery involving Native American versus federal jurisdiction intrigued me. And I’d heard such great … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ (1966)

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

The third movie in the Dollars Trilogy may not have “Dollars” in the title, but money (or, more specifically, a cache of gold) is what the titular trio of the film seek. Eli Wallach plays Tuco, a Mexican bandit with … Continue reading →

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