by Travis Mills | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
There are still a few John Wayne Westerns I’ve yet to see and Chisum has been at the top of that list for a while. Would it be a disappointment like some of Wayne’s final films or could it be a late-career gem like Big Jake and The Train...
by Travis Mills | Nov 14, 2022 | Preview
Gun the Man Down is proof that Burt Kennedy’s scripts were not dependent on director Budd Boetticher to be successful. In the hands of Andrew V. McLaglen (not as consistent of a filmmaker), the power of Kennedy’s storytelling stays strong....
by Travis Mills | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
I continue to study the Western genre. I have now launched a podcast about the making of Western films. Listen here This early Tom Selleck/Sam Elliott pairing has the makings of a great film. The story of two brothers who fought on opposite sides of the war,...
by Travis Mills | Feb 14, 2022 | 12 Westerns in 12 Months
Each Monday, I continue to share Western movie reviews. I have now launched a podcast about the making of Westerns and the overall filmmaking process. Click here to listen. Week 144: The Way West This Western has great ambitions. It features three movie...
