In 1967, Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone released “For a Few Dollars More” in the US. Previously released in Italy as “Per qualche dollaro in più” in 1965, it was a follow-up to his hit Western “A Fistful Of Dollars”. Although “For A Few Dollars More”...
The Western is one of the most visually distinctive genres of film, instantly recognisable and powerfully evocative. A key part of that unique aesthetic is the outfits of Western films - sometimes good, sometimes bad, and sometimes just downright ugly. But amongst such a huge...
Sergio Leone (1929 – 1989) was an Italian filmmaker who had a huge influence on the Western genre. He created some of the world’s most famous Westerns with his “Dollars” trilogy released between 1964 and 1966 (“A Fistful Of Dollars”, “For A Few Dollars More,...
Following in the tradition of great films such as Jurassic Park, Star Wars and Jaws, it’s time for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to step forward and shoot all contenders down for it’s the greatest western film of all time. No other film is as epic or as...
If you’re looking into something to dress up as to an upcoming costume party, being a cowboy would be an ideal choice for both men and women. There are great examples from cowboy movies with various different styles that can inspire you. You can go...
Perhaps the icon of macho movie stars, Clint Eastwood has become a standard in international cinema. In recent years directed films such as Unforgiven, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, and The Changeling. Actor, director and producer Clint Eastwood was born Clinton Eastwood Jr. on May...
The Hateful Eight is a western tale of vengeance set just outside of a town called Red Rock. It has all the trademarks that you would expect from a Tarantino flick and is also filled with influences and references to classic western movies, particularly the...
When it comes to Western movie buffs there is often a debate on who is a better western actor, Clint Eastwood or John Wayne. Just like the real life rivalry between them there is one among their fans as well. Can anyone really say who...
Western movies often tell stories set primarily in the latter half of the 19th century in the American Old West, often centering on the life of a nomadic cowboy or gunfighter. The setting usually often stress the harshness of the wilderness and frequently set the...
There are no clear rules in defining the good guys in Westerns. Alcoholics, gamblers, womanizers, bounty hunters...