https://movieweb.com Stay up to date with all of our most recent articles featuring topics from the western genre. Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:12:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 Director J. Lee Thompson may not be a widely recognized name in the world of cinema, with minor hits like the war film The Guns of Navarone, the original 1962 Cape Fear, and the acclaimed drama/romance Woman in a Dressing Gown. But Thompson has cemented himself in cinema history by directing Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of the Apes, even though the films marked the franchise's downfall.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:12:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/free-western-movie-on-youtube-the-white-buffalo-charles-bronson-wild-bill-hickok/ Over a century has passed since the start of Hollywood, and fans have seen the release of hundreds of thousands of movies across various genres. However, one genre has been a staple of cinema since the 1930s, and although its golden age ended in the '60s, modern films still reference the ambiance of those masterworks.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:01:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-amazon-prime-video-westerns-watch-right-now/ The 1980s were a difficult time for the Western genre. After the wave of Italian and revisionist Westerns in the '70s, the genre had ceased to be the cultural juggernaut it had been in decades past and had now become a novelty, with any major Hollywood production being heralded as a "revival," though usually an unsuccessful one. The decade marked a shift into science fiction films like Star Trek, Aliens, and Terminator.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:40:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-westerns-of-the-1980s-ranked/ Is there anything better than a good Western? Though most associate the American frontier with tense stares, duels at high noon, and more cowboy hats than you can count, there's a lot more to this interesting genre than you might've previously thought. With an extensive history dating back to 1903, Westerns have evolved and changed with the cultures that create them, reinventing the genre and its conventions with every passing decade. Nowadays, you can find a Western made anywhere, tackling any kind of subject or time you can imagine.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:15:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-westerns-tubi-watch-right-now/ The majority of Western movies and shows have White protagonists, which is understandable because they are mainly set in the Old West and, during this era, very few Black people served as lawmen or bounty hunters. Still, over the years, filmmakers and showrunners focusing on the Western genre have opted for Black protagonists, either as a way to champion diversity or as an effort to tell little-known stories about Black heroes from the past.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:34:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-western-movie-show-black-protagonist/ Paramount+ -- formerly known as CBS All Access -- has slowly spread its influence in the world of streaming. After initially staking a claim with its numerous pieces of Star Trek media, it now acts as the home for a variety of high-profile theatrical releases, iconic television properties, and a staggering number of genre films from all decades. Though its Western offerings aren't as numerous when compared to other genres, what's featured here includes some of the best this sun-soaked genre has to offer. But which ones should you watch?

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:15:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-westerns-paramount-plus-watch-right-now/ The legend of Bass Reeves lives on! If you're not already familiar with the first-ever Black Deputy Marshall in the U.S., Paramount+ is here to tell the fascinating story with a new series backed by actor/director Taylor Sheridan (Sicario, Hell or High Water). Created by Chad Feehan and starring David Oyelowo in the titular role, Lawmen: Bass Reeves offers an insightful look into the historical icon's rise to notoriety.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:20:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/lawmen-bass-reeves-lauren-e-banks-interview/ Westerns inspire us all with feelings of great adventure. They take us to a time when the North American continent was still wild and free, and the only thing standing between you and the hangman’s noose was your wit and the trusty six-shooter at your hip. Cowboys and cattle rustlers, gunslingers, and bandits, the Wild West had every outlaw from here to Tijuana facing each other down at high noon.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:15:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/netflix-best-westerns-stream-now/ There was a two-year time jump in the previous episode of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Bass got a new posse and earned a bounty on his head. By the end, he was tired and ready to go home. Episode five begins with a clear warning to Reeves that his life is in danger and with the apparent fact that some outlaws would rather die while running from the law than face Judge Parker. In most cases, the outcome is the same either way.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/lawmen-bass-reeves-episode-5-recap/ The Western genre, despite being seemingly cut-and-dry, has a storied history behind it. Born out of the myths and misconceptions that crafted a romantic view of the American frontier, Westerns have since become a staple film genre. As a mythological landscape with plenty of worldly influences, you can find a Western that tackles any subject you can think of. This is doubly so for the plethora of Westerns currently available on Max.

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