Westerners The genre has a special knack for character introductions because it's so good at quickly determining what to expect from a new nerd. The beloved Western trope is very specific, having some of the most specific conventions of any film category. The iconic image of pushing open the hall's double doors, only to be … Read more
After playing a classic western with an old school gem Tombstone In 1993, Kurt Russell transformed into a wildly different western with a provocative horror thriller Bone Tomahawk. Apologies to Quentin Tarantino The Hateful Eightit's a great western in its own right, the best western Russell has starred in since. Tombstone S. is a horror … Read more
The end of Apple TV+ monsters pays homage to the classic Western, but the announcement of a sequel dilutes its impact. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are in the lead monsters people who are brought in to clean up bad situations like corpses are appointed as rectifiers. Although normally a solo job, the film's focus … Read more
The 21st century has seen a lot West movies, but there is one year that stands out as the best for the genre in my opinion. Throughout the history of cinema Westerns have been a staple of Hollywood. The stories of cowboys, gunslingers, and outlaws have risen and fallen with the era, but their legacy … Read more
One of the most critically acclaimed Western remakes is coming to Netflix on September 1, starring James Mangold. 3:10 to wash falls on the biggest streaming platform. Based on Elmore Leonard's 1953 story Three to Ten to the Wash – the first film adaptation in 1957 drew comparisons to the Western classic. Afternoon – The … Read more
Summary Matt Damon’s diverse career includes impressive Western movie performances showcasing his range and talent. Damon’s lesser-known roles in TV and film paved the way for his success, such as The Good Old Boys. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron highlighted Damon’s voice acting skills in this animated Western classic. The career of Matt Damon has … Read more
Japanese developer Wonderful Inc. has made a “strategic organizational shift” at two of its subsidiary studios, Marvelous USA and XSeed Games. While the latter will continue to develop and publish titles such as Potionomics AND Great catch, the US studio will be dedicated exclusively to titles under the Marvelous brand. So titles like History of … Read more
Summary A lot of well-known fantasy fiction is inspired by Western Europe, but there are many great books that draw inspiration from elsewhere. Books like The Poppy War , Jade City , and Daughter of the Moon Goddess offer perspectives based on Eastern history and culture. These modern additions to the fantasy genre provide rich, … Read more
There's a wide range of video games that intentionally draw on board game mechanics, giving them a tactical, engine-focused edge: deck-building games, turn-based tactical games, and any game that uses cards as resources all fit into this category. It makes sense, then, that veteran designer Alexander Pfister is helping create a new video game, Demon … Read more
Western Legends is one of my favorite open-world board games, immersing players in an open-world Wild West where they can explore and gain fame (or infamy) however they want. You can become a revered bounty hunter, a feared cattle rustler, a money-making gold prospector, or even a poker star – or a mix of all … Read more