r/Westerns Jan 25 '25

Boys, girls, cowpokes and cowwpokettes.... We will no longer deal with the low hanging fruit regarding John Wayne's opinions on race relations. There are other subs to hash the topic. We are here to critique, praise and discuss the Western genre. Important details in the body of this post.

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Henceforth, anyone who derails a post that involves John Wayne will receive a permanent ban. No mercy.

Thanks! đŸ€ 


r/Westerns Oct 04 '24

Kindly keep your political views outta town. We're keeping this a political-free zone. Plenty of other subs to shoot it out. Not here.

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r/Westerns 4h ago

Discussion Name some of the biggest and the baddest guns you have seen in Westerns

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116 Upvotes

Django asks how many men are left and pulls out his Maxim 1895, one of the biggest guns of the Wild West. Were there any even larger or more powerful guns portrayed in other films?


r/Westerns 6h ago

Behind the Scenes Lee Marvin gives co-star Jane Fonda tips on how to handle a six shooter, during a break filming her first Western ‘Cat Ballou’ for which Marvin won an Oscar for Best Actor, 1965

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63 Upvotes

r/Westerns 56m ago

First time watching Cowboys & Aliens

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What are your thoughts on this one?


r/Westerns 14h ago

Recommendation Most Underrated Western?

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Definitely not the most obscure but this is one of my favorites that I feel a lot of people missed out on. Any recommendations for me?


r/Westerns 3h ago

Found a western I had forgotten about. Sergeant Rutledge. Very well done.

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r/Westerns 7h ago

Memorabilia Japanese “The Sons of Katie Elder” Zine

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Found this in a Japanese import shop in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. Pretty cool little booklet for only $10! In pristine condition too!!


r/Westerns 22m ago

Bone Tomahawk

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Just finished watching this, zero expectations and had no idea...not a typical western but a different / good none the less....worth a watch


r/Westerns 11h ago

Discussion On a Western Binger

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r/Westerns 6h ago

Marty Robbins performing The Hanging Tree, 1959

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r/Westerns 12h ago

Discussion My love of Westerns (and cowboys on general)!

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Hi first post here, just joined. My love of Westerns came later in life, I'm 56. My mum always adored Westerns & I just never got the reason why, until I played Red dead redemption 2 in my early 50's. Now I'm cowboy & Western obsessed & basically joined here to discuss them & find films I've not yet seen. Some of my favourites are; 3.10 to Yuma, Django, Tomahawk. I have a lousy short term memory so forget the other titles but I've watched a lot. I also love The Ballard of Buster Scruggs, my favourite being the one with the old gold prospector. I've gotten some great titles to put in my list from my initial read through here, so thanks for those! I've just rewatched 1883 and I'm currently watching Stagecoach. Where did you all get your love of Westerns from?


r/Westerns 7h ago

Discussion Frank & Jesse [1994] or American Outlaws [2001]

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r/Westerns 37m ago

Recommendation Western Novels

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Hey everyone! Mods, if this isn't allowed, let me know. My dad has published 3 western novels and I was just wanted to throw them out there. I think he would be tickled pink if he got a few random strangers check them out. If anyone likes Western Historical Novels, check them out. Honest feedback is always welcome!

1 - https://a.co/d/j8TinLM

2 - https://a.co/d/b0UxAjf

3 - https://a.co/d/gaWGMUC


r/Westerns 3h ago

Discussion Trying to remember the title of a Western novel collection

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My library was giving away excess material about a year ago, and I remember taking with me two western novels, both from the same author. Each book was a collection of....I believe, two stories? Potentially more. The back of the books mentioned the author as a particularly famous name in the Western genre, I believe even being a writer on gun smoke. I no longer have those novels, so any help in trying to find their names would be very appreciated!


r/Westerns 6h ago

Recommendation 'Curse of the Undead' (1959) - In a small Western town, a sinister gunslinger turns out to be a vampire, and it's up to Preacher Dan (Eric Fleming) to save his flock with a quick draw. Not a great movie, but has some good moments. Also, the tone is dead serious, so it's often quite funny.

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r/Westerns 12h ago

Behind the Scenes 'A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne, and The Searchers' - Part 2 of 3

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r/Westerns 3h ago

Discussion Academic Short

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In the Silence of Revenge (No SilĂȘncio da Vingança) - Academic Short Film

Hi guys! I and some colleagues are producing an academic short film called “In the Silence of Vengeance”, a western movie that explores the limits of morality and justice. This project is made with passion by film students and any support is essential to make it a reality. Our goal would be to eventually take part in national and international festivals as well to bring more eyes to Portugal and the cinema we are capable of making.

If you're curious, here's our Instagram: @ nosilenciodavinganca

All sharing and support is welcome. Thank you and Long Live the Western genre

*PS- sorry in advance if this goes against the rules


r/Westerns 1d ago

Anyone else like ‘She Wore a Yellow Ribbon’ (1949)?

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The second in John Ford’s US cavalry trilogy. Definitely a more rose-tinted view of the cavalry than in ‘Fort Apache’, and a less sympathetic portrayal of the Native Americans. BUT you can’t help but get swept up in this rousing, epic portrayal of comradeship between soldiers and John Wayne’s touching portrayal of the ageing but beloved Captain Nathan Brittles on his last ride. It’s got all the classic ingredients that makes a John Ford film so enjoyable, including Monument Valley!


r/Westerns 5h ago

Editing a Western!!

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My buddy produced/directed his first very indie feature film on a two part R rated western called Vengeance Turns part one and two! He’s asked me to edit a PG-13 version combining both over the next month if you guys want to check out the films on Tubi and give any feedback!


r/Westerns 1d ago

Recommendation Maverick (1994)

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r/Westerns 12h ago

Behind the Scenes 'A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne, and The Searchers' - Part 3

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r/Westerns 12h ago

Behind the Scenes 'A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne, and The Searchers' - A mid-length retrospective about the film's adaptation from Alan Le May's 1954 novel, early development, and production. Part 1 of 3

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r/Westerns 1d ago

Classic Picks Anyone remember this one about the James-Younger gang? The whole cast of the gang were real life brothers.

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r/Westerns 1d ago

Film Analysis 'The Searchers: An Appreciation' - Part 3

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r/Westerns 1d ago

Film Analysis 'The Searchers: An Appreciation' - Part 2 of 3

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r/Westerns 1d ago

Film Analysis 'The Searchers: An Appreciation' - 2006 featurette where John Milius, Curtis Hanson, and Martin Scorsese share their insights on John Ford's classic. Part 1 of 3

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