The “Great Train Robbery” was the first motion picture with a story. It was written, produced, directed and photographed by Edwin S. Porter, a...
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The Godfather of Westerns
Robert Duvall talks about the iconic Lonesome Dove, on the cusp of a special cast reunion. From the True West Archives With seven...
Tombstone: On the Cutting Room Floor
Historians, actors and film critics weigh in on Kevin Jarre’s original script—and whether it should be remade and finally get its DUE. Everyone...
Tombstone Redux
Let’s find someone to refilm Kevin Jarre’s original script and complete his dream. Thanks to Jeff Morey, the historical consultant on Tombstone I...
Mr. Authenticity
Many fans of Westerns, especially the True West maniacs, are guilty of picking them apart for the anachronisms all too often found in such...
L.Q. Jones, a Villain With a Grin
The highly respected Texas actor and director reflects on a 50-year career in Hollywood. L.Q. Jones, the sandy-haired giant with the high...
Animal Cruelty in Movies
Killing Horses with the Flying W It was said 100 horses were killed during filming of the chariot race in Ben Hur in 1925. Reeves “Breezy” Eason was...
Great News
News of the World, Tom Hanks’ first Western, is one of the best films of the year. While Texas novelist Paulette Jiles liked the idea of News of the...
The Best of the West: Western Movies
The small screen tells the big stories.
More than Animal House
Despite 183 acting credits, two Emmy nominations and no signs of slowing down, the suave and funny actor Tim Matheson will be forever remembered as...
DVD Review: Dawson City Duo
Those Redheads from Seattle (Kino Lorber; $19.95); Dawson City: Frozen Time (Kino Lorber; $29.95 and pictured above). A perfect pairing: two movies...