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- But fear not, the Western genre is far from dead. The brutality of the American West, combined with the hope that many people found in it, continues to inspire some of the most exciting filmmakers working today.
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- 147 votes. Old Henry. Old Henry, an artful tale of mystery and survival, enthralls audiences with Tim Blake Nelson's riveting portrayal of a weathered farmer protecting his homestead.
- 114 votes. Deadwood. Deadwood, a cinematic marvel expanding the beloved HBO series' universe, showcases laudable portrayals of iconic characters Swearengen, Alma, and Bullock by the series' original cast.
- 76 votes. The Kid. The Kid, a refreshing take on the archetypal Western saga, features Ethan Hawke's stirring performance as famed lawman Pat Garrett opposite newcomer Jake Schur's enigmatic Billy the Kid.
- 42 votes. Never Grow Old. Never Grow Old, a grave depiction of showdowns and survival, stars Emile Hirsch and John Cusack in a harrowing confrontation between a humble undertaker and unrelenting outlaws.
Western Movies 2021 List: Old Henry • The Last Son • Catch the Bullet • The Marksman • Cry Macho • No Man's Land • Concrete Cowboy.
- Unforgiven (1992) Directed by Clint Eastwood. Clint Eastwood rose to stardom by studying John Wayne's Monument Valley-sized version of the stoic Western hero, flipping it, and revealing its darker side—the squinting, shoot-first-ask-questions-later antihero.
- Django Unchained (2012) Directed by Quentin Tarantino. The Western's decline as a popular genre coincided with its rise as a prestige genre. But Quentin Tarantino dreams of a different, wilder West.
- No Country for Old Men (2007) Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. As is the case with his Border Trilogy, Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men is about the death of the Western, a genre founded on the inherent decency of men, our unbreakable spirit, and the unequivocal triumph of good over evil.
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) Directed by Andrew Dominik. Do not be put off by its long title. Or by the fact that it spoils how the movie is going to end.
- “Dances with Wolves”
- “Unforgiven”
- “Lone Star”
- “Brokeback Mountain”
- “The Proposition”
- “No Country For Old Men”
- “The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford”
- “3:10 to Yuma”
- “Meek’s Cutoff”
- “True Grit”
“Dances with Wolves” is the ultimate Western epic, a film of immense grandeur and historical depth. Set during the Civil War, it chronicles the exploits of Lieutenant John Dunbar (Kevin Costner), whose loyalties are put to the test after being accepted and embraced by a Native American tribe. Directed by Costner in a revelatory achievement, “Dances...
Perhaps the epitome of the modern Western, Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning epic “Unforgiven” is a melancholic meditation on the West, exploring its myths and its history through a dark and violent lens. The film is set in 1881, with Eastwood starring as William Munny, a retired outlaw who returns to the trade after years of settling down as a farmer...
In “Lone Star,” John Sayles’ mysterious and carefully-unfolding psychological Western, the unearthing of human bones and a rusty sheriff’s badge in a Texas border town resurrects painful memories for Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper), a young lawman. Through an elegant study of past and present, the film draws Sam into an intricate, fascinatingly woven web ...
Like any American symbol of hyper-masculinity, the cowboy has long been queered by LGBTQ artists, whether it’s in erotic art or The Village People. But in movie theaters, “Brokeback Mountain” was the first mainstream work to tackle queer themes through the prism of the Western icon, and today it’s title is practically synonymous with gay cinema. An...
John Hillcoat (“The Road”) takes the Western to the Australian Outback in this brutally-tense account of loyalty, revenge and the quest for justice. In “The Proposition,” a lawman (played by Ray Winstone) apprehends the notorious outlaw Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce), and gives him nine days to make a fatal decision: Burns can either kill his older bro...
2007 was a major year for the neo-Western, with the Coen Brothers sweeping the Oscars thanks to their acclaimed adaptation of a 2005 Cormac McCarthy novel. Set in West Texas during the 1980s, “No Country for Old Men” is the tragic story of three men. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) is a welder who discovers a briefcase filled with two million dollars i...
Andrew Dominik’s moody, evocative “The Assassination of Jesse James” did Ron Hansen’s eponymous 1983 novel justice and then some. A deeply psychological and quietly unsettling Western, the film dramatizes with piercing specificity the relationship between James (Brad Pitt) and Ford (Casey Affleck), and what led to the infamous (and titular) killing...
Roger Ebert said of James Mangold’s remarkable remake, “‘3:10 to Yuma’ restores the wounded heart of the Western and rescues it from the morass of pointless violence.” Indeed, this propulsive and star-studded modern Western pulls off an impressive feat, managing consistent thrills, a smart narrative and an effective re-imagining of the 1957 eponymo...
Kelly Reichardt is among the most consistently brilliant indie film directors around, so it should come as no surprise that “Meek’s Cutoff,” her stab at the Western, ended up as a rousing success. The film, loosely based on an 1845 incident on the Oregon Trail, chronicles the ill-fated journey of a wagon train, led by frontier guide Stephen Meek (B...
The Coen Brothers had already gotten their feet wet in this arena with the Oscar-winning phenomenon “No Country for Old Men,” but even so, how they’d fare with such classic material was another matter entirely. Fortunately, their knack for droll humor and visual splendor meshed seamlessly with this infamously Western tale. In “True Grit,” 14 year-o...
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The Power of the Dog: Directed by Jane Campion. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Geneviève Lemon, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee. Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him.
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- Drama, Western
- Jane Campion
- 2021-12-01
Oct 24, 2024 · Vote up the most entertaining newer western films & TV shows, including streaming series. The allure of the western genre remains powerwful, offering audiences a peek into a bygone era filled with grit and determination in an untamed frontier.
Dec 1, 2021 · Netflix’s relentless Western The Power of the Dog is 2021’s best movie so far. Director Jane Campion and Benedict Cumberbatch bring complex emotions to the West. by Robert Daniels....
