Category: Western
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Yellowstone Enthusiasts Aflame with Excitement for Taylor Sheridan’s 1954-Inspired Western Starring Wayne
Directed by John Ford, and starring John Wayne, The Searchers is considered one of the greatest Westerns of all-time. The 1954 movie stars Wayne as Civil War veteran Ethan Edwards, obsessively searching for his missing niece, who was abducted by a Native American tribe years previous. That movie was loosely based on a true story,…
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Tarantino’s Cinematic Revelation: The ‘Perfect’ Western That Defined His Childhood
After years of lectures on film history and world cinema, Quentin Tarantino isn’t just known for iconic movies like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. In addition to his status as a prominent director, Tarantino has also developed a strong reputation in popular culture for being a highly opinionated and extensively knowledgeable tastemaker. That’s precisely why…
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Val Kilmer Drops Jaw-Dropping Behind-the-Scenes Video for 30th Anniversary of Iconic Doc Holliday Role
Beloved actor Val Kilmer has sent a wave of nostalgia across cyberspace by sharing a behind-the-scenes video in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his Western movie, Tombstone. Led by Kurt Russell, and featuring an ensemble cast including Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton and Charlton Heston, the movie was loosely based on the story of…
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Who is the standout contributor to the excellence of ‘Tombstone’ as a Western, if not Kurt Russell?
Tombstone is one of the last great Westerns, a rousing slice of old-fashioned pulp fun that would make Sam Peckinpah proud, and the last gasp of a type of Western snuffed out by modern blockbuster Hollywood and the ripple effects of Unforgiven. Leading the charge (and secretly directing the film) is Kurt Russell in a…
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A Glimpse into Cinematic Diversity: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Cast We’ve Been Waiting For
Before the new Magnificent Seven came galloping onto the big screen, there were some other cowboys who first claimed the title. The 1960 version of The Magnificent Seven—itself based on the 1954 Japanese classic Seven Samurai—featured an all-star cast of Hollywood he-men in a tale about a group of rogues who come together to protect…
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John Ford’s Unexpected Blunder And Unveiling Sam Peckinpah’s Harsh Verdict
Filmmakers have rarely come as combustible as Sam Peckinpah, who skirted the line between genius and madness with such reckless abandon that it both defined and ultimately hampered his career. As the orchestrator of Major Dundee, Straw Dogs, The Wild Bunch, The Getaway, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, and Bring Me the Head of…
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John Wayne’s Embarrassment Turns into James Arness’s Triumph
In the sun-scorched realm of western cinema, there emerges a singular protagonist of unparalleled prowess, the formidable and truly iconic John Wayne. With performances etched into the annals of the American movie industry, Wayne stands as a permanent bastion of the old west, and his professional legacy remains unmarred, even if his personal convictions cast…
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John Williams’ Unprecedented Decision to Outlast Clint Eastwood
Renowned as one of the most iconic composers in cinematic history, John Williams has shared his reluctance towards retirement in a recent interview. With a career spanning over decades, Williams has left an indelible mark on the world of music and cinema. He has composed memorable scores for multiple movies and franchises ranging from Star…
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The Unthinkable Almost Happened: Willem Dafoe Almost Took Val Kilmer’s Iconic Tombstone Role
It’s impossible to imagine anybody else besides Val Kilmer playing the role of Doc Holliday in the western biopic Tombstone, but he wasn’t the first actor the producers wanted for the part. Tombstone depicts real-life historical events from the frontier, like the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. It was one of the most commercially successful…
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Heat, Costumes, and Tuberculosis: The Untold Story Behind Val Kilmer’s Tombstone Ordeal
Val Kilmer’s hard-drinking Doc Holliday can be seen sweating all throughout the western biopic Tombstone, but there’s a historical reason – and a behind-the-scenes reason – for all the sweat in the movie. Set in Southeast Arizona in the 1880s, Tombstone depicts such real-life historical events as the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the…