Classics Review: The Searchers

In 1954, Alan LeMay published a novel titled, “The Searchers.” Set in the Old West, story follows a Civil War veteran who looks for his niece captured by the Comanche. The veteran’s accompanied by an orphan. Two Years Later, John Wayne starred in a film adaptation. Released in 1956, (same year James Dean last film […]

Young Guns

Fascinated with Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War, screenwriter, John Fusco (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Thunderheart, Marco Polo) presented his draft to director, Christopher Cain. The latter immediately became interested in directing unless he casts Emilio Estevez as Billy the Kid. John accepts Christopher’s request. Thus, “Young Guns” was greenlit. Released in […]

Classics Review: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

In 1927, novelist, B. Traven published a book titled, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” Set in the 1920s, two down-on-their luck Americans recruit an old prospector to search for gold somewhere in Mexico. As the story progresses, tensions rise between the two friends becoming hostile succumbing to greed. Eight Years Later, John Huston read […]

Comics Review: All-Star Western: Guns and Gotham

Set in 1800s Gotham within DC Universe’s reboot, “The New 52,” scarred bounty hunter, Jonah Hex is recruited by future Arkham Asylum founder, Amadeus Arkham to hunt down a serial killer. Jonah reluctantly accepts the job. Together, they uncover a strings of murders linked to a secret society within Gotham. All six issues of All-Star […]

Classics Review: 3 Godfathers

In 1913, author, Peter B. Kyne published a short story titled, “The Three Godfathers.” After their fellow bank robber is shot and killed, three remaining survivors escape in the wilderness to evade the law. One day, the trio stumble upon a woman in a wagon who’s about to deliver a baby. After the woman dies […]

Bone Tomahawk

“Bone Tomahawk” officially premiered at the Fantastic Fest in 2015 and later released on DVD/Blu-Ray in stores. It received praise from critics and movie goers alike. Bone Tomahawk became a modern cult classic for both Western and Horror fans. Anyway, it’s Halloween Month. I’ll be watching and posting Horror movies throughout October. I thought about […]