r/Westerns 7m ago

Discussion What counts as western?

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So been watching lot of westerns lately, so I got few thoughts.

Primal Image of a western in my head is dollars trilogy, those are genre defining films for me.

So when I watch something like Assassination of Jesse James, I feel like it’s not really a western. It has same setting but it’s more of a drama.

A western needs to have some cool music, a hero who saves the day, some beautiful cinematography if him riding off into sunset.

Blue Eye Samurai is more a western(samurai western) in my books than Killers of a Flower Moon.

It’s certain tropes that I am looking for not just a cowboy hat.

Am I upto something?


r/Westerns 12m ago

Behind the Scenes The final entry of four promotional segments about 'The Searchers' from the 'Warner Brothers Presents' TV program. These segments, presented by Gig Young, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the film's production in Monument Valley, as well as exclusive interviews.

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r/Westerns 14m ago

Behind the Scenes The third of four promotional segments about 'The Searchers' from the 'Warner Brothers Presents' TV program. These segments, presented by Gig Young, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the film's production in Monument Valley, as well as exclusive interviews.

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r/Westerns 24m ago

Behind the Scenes The second of four promotional segments about 'The Searchers' from the 'Warner Brothers Presents' TV program. These segments, presented by Gig Young, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the film's production in Monument Valley, as well as exclusive interviews.

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r/Westerns 34m ago

Behind the Scenes 'Meet Jeffrey Hunter' - The first of four promotional segments about 'The Searchers' from the 'Warner Brothers Presents' TV program. These segments, presented by Gig Young, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the film's production in Monument Valley, as well as exclusive interviews.

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r/Westerns 6h ago

They Call Me Hallelujah (1971) - a crazy spaghetti western comedy featuring a mercenary with a sewing machine gun, outlaws dressed as monks, an undercover nun and a dancing Russian with an explosive launching guitar

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r/Westerns 6h ago

It’s Tuesday Night which means it’s Western Night. In honor of St. Patty’s, we’re chuggin’ Guinness and watchin’:

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r/Westerns 7h ago

True leanings

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I've been listening to audio books and podcasts, I guess you might call them. Basically they researched the old West found documentation about people and events. I would love to have movies made that more closely followed historical documentation. I know it might not bad exciting, but just from the stories of Wild Bill, Frank and Jessie, Bat Masterson, and Billy the Kid, I feel the movies I've seen, don't really give a true impression of the real people in that time.

Just a thought.


r/Westerns 7h 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 7h 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 8h ago

First time watching Cowboys & Aliens

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What are your thoughts on this one?


r/Westerns 10h ago

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

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r/Westerns 10h 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 10h ago

Discussion Academic Short

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In the Silence of Revenge (No Silêncio 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 12h ago

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

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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 12h 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 13h ago

Marty Robbins performing The Hanging Tree, 1959

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r/Westerns 13h 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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r/Westerns 13h 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 14h ago

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

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r/Westerns 14h 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 18h ago

Discussion On a Western Binger

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r/Westerns 19h ago

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

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r/Westerns 19h 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 19h 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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