Had forgotten about this one. Originally Yojimbo then A Fistful of Dollars. Directed by the talented director Walter Hill. Part 50s Gangster film. Part western. Great group of actors. Script gets a little thin and dialogue so-so at parts. But nonetheless entertaining. Cinematography great and very classic western look. Just curious about others thoughts. I remember really enjoying it when it came out. And was a fun watch today. Can’t believe it was 1996

Howdy, y'all! I need some help. My mother and grandfather remember watching a western movie (1950s, I think) where there was an amusing goof: while the characters are galloping along through the town, they pass by a Gulf gas station (which has not been camouflaged by the set design people at all). They can't remember the name of the movie, and I'd love to figure it out and watch it for myself. Anyone have any ideas? Please and thank you!

Planning on buying a holster, spurs and a lever action rifle.

Red Sun (1971) "Spaghetti Western"

Directed by Terence Young.

Who's seen it, and what do you think of it?

I'm also into older Japanese films, and seeing Toshirō Mifune alongside Charles Bronson was interesting.

Blackout poetry of page 1 of Valley of the Sun by Louis L’Amour.

It’s a book of short stories. Each one feels unique despite most of them ending with a duel followed by marriage.

I enjoyed reading it when work was slow.

Photo: Once Upon a Time in the West 1968

So I’m looking for a movie I remember the poster I saw it Applebees of all places like 15 years ago. It’s a western movie posted kinda looks like yellow sky but I believe there’s a fire in the background any help would be appreciated

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I've got A Fistful of Dollars on DVD that I'm still meaning to get around too, but that's it. With Christmas coming around the corner, I'd love to see what else is out there.

Preferably no spoilers, and I'd love some special features.

And yes, I know DVDs are an outdated form of watching movies. But it's physical media I can easily transport, and I've collected loads of them, so I love them. Please just make sure the recommendations are available on DVD.

Got my hands on these unopened John Wayne tapes last year and planning on finally doing a marathon soon. Can anyone recommend which ones to watch first or some sort of order? Or maybe even if some shouldnt be watched at all?

This is a great setting, I think -- around the turn-of-the-century where the few gunslingers still around are getting old (and living legends) and the classic Wild West firearms are out-classed by new-fangled guns. The clash of old ways and new technologies.

I don't hear a lot of people about these two shows, but I really enjoyed them - always a joy to see Sam Elliot in a Western. Not sure if they'll ever make a second season for 1923, but I would love to see the story come to a conclusion. I haven't seen Yellowstone and Bass Reeves yet.

What did you think of 1838 and 1923 and do you recommend Yellowstone?

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A long time ago (10yrs maybe) I watched a western with my dad.

I only really remember one scene. The main characters had chosen to take a shortcut and had to camp in native territory (I believe Apache). At some point in the night they were ambushed. The scene sequence was bright flashes of light as guns fired - temporarily illuminating warriors in full headdress trying to kill the protagonists in close combat.

I remember thinking how terrifying they looked... More like large predatory birds or animals rather then humans.

Can anyone name this movie - I would really like to rewatch it and the night ambush scene especially.

A 6-part Netflix series about an Australian family fighting to keep their cattle ranch. I would say it’s an outback version of ‘Yellowstone’ except I haven’t seen ‘Yellowstone’. Part Neo-western, part soap opera, with amazing scenery, acknowledgment of Aboriginal land rights… and lots of cows. An epic watch, with ‘Lonesome Dove’ worthy scenes of cattle driving.

I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the best Western short novel I have ever read. It’s been years, but I remember it being a paperback, bright green cover, and from the late 50’s/early 60’s. Probably around 150 pages at most. It was about a new sheriff coming to town (of course) and he becomes friends with the stable caretaker, he meets a girl working at the saloon that he ends up fancying. There is a group of outlaws that he has to fight towards the end of the book. I know that’s how the majority of Western’s go but if anyone can give me some possibilities - please let me know! Thanks in advance

Hot take here, but I actually liked The Lone Ranger and I think it deserves more credit than it got. Sure, it was panned by critics, surrounded by controversy (e.g. violence and racist) and we will probably never see a $250 million budgeted western ever again because it bombed at the box office, but the Lone Ranger had some of the most amazing scenes ever. To me, it was a love letter to the genre: it pays hommage to some of the greatest Westerns out there; it has dazzling set pieces, a bold score by Hans Zimmer, fantastic costumes and lush production design. And the final showdown is just magnificant!

True, it's not a devoted adaptation of the beloved TV show from the 50’s or the radio show from the 30’s and some like to pass it off as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' on horseback, but to me it's a funny, violent Western action extravaganza - with all it's flaws. It’s creative and interesting, a wild ride that is constantly shifting tone and style and keeps things fresh for its entire two and a half hour running time.

Really curious what you guys think of it. Did you enjoy it for what it was, or did you hate it's guts.

I’d love some recommendations. More on the darker and or introspective side if any one knows of any. 🙂

I could've sworn when I was a little kid I saw like 2 seconds of a western where Jimmy Stewart was the bad guy. He may have had an eye patch. Also Dean Martin was in it. It wasnt Bandalero. I cant find it, starting to believe I dreamt the whole thing