Category Archives: Western

Black Fox: The Price of Peace (1995) Rated NR

In 1860s Texas, an abused wife falls in love with a Kiowa chief. Her abusive husband sends out a hunting party to get her back. Starring Christopher Reeve, Raoul Max Trujillo, and Tony Todd. I don’t know why this film … Continue reading

Posted in 1995, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rawhide (CBS) Rated TV-PG

 Gil Favor runs a cattle drive that moves through a mix of characters and adventures. Starring Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, and Steve Raines.  This series brings the western cattle drive to life as Favor and his team of characters run … Continue reading

Posted in 1959, CBS, Rated TV-PG, reviews, Tv Shows, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Maverick (ABC) Rated TV-14

The Maverick brothers roam from town to town looking for a good gambling table. Starring Jack Kelly, James Garner, and Roger Moore.  This series revolves around two brothers who only want to gamble but always get involved with those in … Continue reading

Posted in 1957, ABC, Comedy, Rated TV-14, reviews, Tv Shows, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Rated NR

A senator returns to a western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins. Starring John Wayne, James Stewart, and Vera Miles. This film is a slow-paced western; it doesn’t have much action. … Continue reading

Posted in 1962, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Black Hills (1947) Rated NR

 Two frontiersmen try to avenge a struggling rancher. Starring  Eddie Dean, White Cloud, and Roscoe Ates.  This film is a B Western made in the 40s. It doesn’t have much going for it, and it’s the last theatrical film that … Continue reading

Posted in 1947, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unforgiven (1992) Rated R

A retired gunslinger takes on one last job with his old partner and a young wannabe gunslinger. Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Morgan Freeman. This is a quintessential Western film. It has everything a classic Western has: a hero, … Continue reading

Posted in 1992, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Winchester ’73 (1950) Rated NR

A cowboy is obsessed with a stolen gun as it travels from owner to owner in the West. Starring James Stewart, Shelley Winters, and Dan Duryea. This is a brilliant story that follows the prize gun from owner to owner … Continue reading

Posted in 1950, Action, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Two Rode Together (1961) Rated NR

A corrupt marshal and an army friend negotiate the release of white captives from the Comanches, but their reintegration into society has its consequences. Based on the book Comanche Captives by Will Cook. Starring James Stewart, Richard Widmark, and Shirley … Continue reading

Posted in 1961, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Big Valley (ABC) Rated TV-PG

  The western adventures of the Barkley family in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Starring Richard Long, Peter Breck, and Lee Majors. This show is a fun family western with a great family moral theme. The family works together in order … Continue reading

Posted in 1965, ABC, Rated TV-PG, reviews, Tv Shows, Western | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment