THE OFFICIAL WESTERN GENRE THREAD - where it is okay to corral and chat gunslingers & whiskey in dirty glasses 2 2

[Bosco685]

Dead Man is such a weird-fun film. I forgot to categorize that in this genre.

Definitely a memorable scene for sure.

Top 20 best westerns

 

 

[CAHokie]

But….but… westerns are outdated and have no cultural relevance!!  

I enjoyed 1883 but it was sad and ruined Yellowstone for me. How can I care about the whiny modern clan when their ancestors were so strong, smart, and brave?

[namisgr]

On 7/31/2023 at 1:49 PM, CAHokie said:

But….but… westerns are outdated and have no cultural relevance!!  

You just can't leave well enough alone, having gotten a devoted thread for devotees.  

This probably ranks as one of the best Western comedy/dramas, and also one of the best Mad satires of a Western film:

[Dr. Love]

Hey what about that Barbie movie eh?

[sfcityduck]

On 7/31/2023 at 3:40 PM, Dr. Love said:

Hey what about that Barbie movie eh?

[bentbryan]

On 7/31/2023 at 1:49 PM, CAHokie said:

But….but… westerns are outdated and have no cultural relevance!!  

I enjoyed 1883 but it was sad and ruined Yellowstone for me. How can I care about the whiny modern clan when their ancestors were so strong, smart, and brave?

Not just whiny but absolutely unlikable!  

[CAHokie]

Sticking with the strong female theme, my favorite female gunslinger goes to “Zerelda” played by Ali Larter.

One of my least favorites is the Calamity Jane in Deadwood. Robin did a great job playing the character, I just didn’t like the tv character. The real one is significant in old west history though and may or may not have been exactly as portrayed.

[Pitboss]

First movie I saw in a Drive-In and still one of my many favorites:

 

[sfcityduck]

Greatest westerns ever?:

 

[sfcityduck]

[bentbryan]

Edited July 31, 2023 by bentbryan

[Buzzetta]

Someone say "Western" ?

[Buzzetta]

They DID say "Western" !

 

[Skylath]

Once Upon a Time in the West was what got me started in westerns. Harmonica is just such a bad

Favorite duel (from For a Few Dollars More):

Honorable mentions to Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Josey Wales, and all the Anthony Mann films (that also happened to have Jimmy Stewart).

Edited August 1, 2023 by Skylath

[Straw-Man]

my fave, since i was a pup.

 

[Straw-Man]

runner-up.

 

[CAHokie]

On 7/31/2023 at 7:44 PM, Buzzetta said:

They DID say "Western" !

 

Ahh nice choice and yes it is a space western.

[sfcityduck]

How many Westerns have won best Director? Amazingly, John Ford, the Director with the most wins in Oscar history and also widely considered the greatest Western Director, never won an Oscar for a Western.

The Westerns I know which won a Best Director were:

* Power of the Dog (Jane Campion)

* The Revenant (Innaritu)

* No Country for Old Men (Cohen Brothers)

* Brokeback Mountain (Ang Lee)

* Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood)

* Dances With Wolves (Kevin Costner)

Any others? Most of those movies are not what I'm looking for in a Western but to each their own. I'd rather have seen Howard Hawkes, John Ford, and Sam Peckipah. 

 

[rjpb]

On 7/31/2023 at 5:30 PM, sfcityduck said:

How many Westerns have won best Director? Amazingly, John Ford, the Director with the most wins in Oscar history and also widely considered the greatest Western Director, never won an Oscar for a Western.

The Westerns I know which won a Best Director were:

* Power of the Dog (Jane Campion)

* The Revenant (Innaritu)

* No Country for Old Men (Cohen Brothers)

* Brokeback Mountain (Ang Lee)

* Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood)

* Dances With Wolves (Kevin Costner)

Any others? Most of those movies are not what I'm looking for in a Western but to each their own. I'd rather have seen Howard Hawkes, John Ford, and Sam Peckipah. 

 

Some of those stretch the definition of Western, but I thought they were all good (and in some cases , great)  movies. 

[godzilla43]

"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk."