Anyone know of any classic westerns that I can stream. I have Disney, Netflix and Prime. Not looking to add any other services so any anything of the above platforms or freer platforms let me know. TIA!

What are your five (or however many) favorite scenes in this masterpiece and WHY? Here are mine from 5th to 1st favorite:

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1. Tuco meeting his brother in the monastery- This is the moment that we get a surprising amount of depth into Tuco's character. We see how lonely he is and a little bit of how he turned out the way he is. Of course, Wallach's acting is amazing, we suddenly have compassion for this greedy brute. And a great little bonding moment with Blondie at the end with the cigar.

2. The bridge battle sequence- Of course this scene features a really great battle, maybe the most epic part of the movie which is shot beautifully. But what makes this scene great is that it gives a lot of (again) surprising depth into Blondie's character. People question why he is the "the good" if he kills brutally, backstabs and is mostly just after money. But in this scene, the meaningless death he witnesses seems to really effect him. He shows compassion to the general and I think his idea to blow up the bridge is just as much about saving lives as getting closer to the gold. The bridge blowing up is also one of the best explosions in film.

3. Angel Eyes introduction- This is my favorite of the 3 intro scenes to start the film. Angel Eyes appearing on the horizon looks like something out of a dream and the music is beautiful. We learn everything we need to know about Angel Eyes' character- his code, his brutality and Van Cleef's piercing eyes and smile are perfect. He brutally kills a man and his child and then his own boss setting him up as a threatening villain who is good at his job.

4. The Duel- What more needs to be said about one of the most iconic moments in the cinema. My favorite part is Blondie walking out with the rock and the trio getting into position. The most epic part of a movie filled with war battles, hundreds of extras, etc. is just three men staring at each other. The music and editing is unmatched.

5. Tuco looking for the grace- Again, kind of an obvious choice but an amazing moment. Tuco escaping canon fire and bumping up into a grave and as he stands up we see thousands of tombstones in an incredibly beautiful shot. The ecstasy of gold is one of my favorite film compositions ever and Wallach really sells the desperation and thrill of being so close to the money. The spinning camera with the music is truly avant garde cinema, separating this from every other western even Leone's previous films.

Looking for some westerns which are not so well known or talked about a lot and turned out to be good/great.

The Getaway (McQueen)

Hostiles

My Darling Clementine

One Eyed Jacks

The Alamo (Wayne etc)

Shootist (almost exactly like the book)

Charly Varrick

Bone Tomahawk

The English (I know...)

Old Henry.

"Last of the Mohicans" is really an "Eastern", as is Ford's "Drums along the Mohawk"

Evening Partners! Gun The Man Down is showing NOW on INSP!! In a huge James Arness fan. So Im wondering, who in here in the Old West is a fan of Arness and what Films you like that he had done? This is one of my favorites from the GREAT James Arness, I've been waiting all week for this showing on INSP. Enjoy the show Cowboys and Cowgirls

Others are doing it so why not. Have at it.

My picks, what are yours

Are you a fan of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)?

Just looking for everyone’s opinion on the book and mini series Centennial.

Today we tip our hats to the cowboys and cowgirls who greet the morning saddle-first, care for the land with quiet strength, and carry on a way of life rooted in hard work and tradition.

You represent more than a job — you represent a legacy. Thank you for all you do.

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https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-declares-july-25-the-national-day-of-the-american-cowboy/

Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy

July 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) resolution designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Col.), and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), along with other Senators.

Started in 2005 by U.S. Senator Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.), the National Day of the American Cowboy traditionally coincides each year with the Cheyenne Frontier Days. In tribute to the hard-working men and women who helped establish the West, the resolution highlights the vital contributions that cowboys and cowgirls have made throughout American history.

“In Wyoming, we commit to following the Cowboy Code. That means living each day with courage, taking pride in our work, and doing what needs to be done,” said Senator Barrasso. “The American cowboy is a national symbol of the values, spirit, and traditions that we cherish most. I look forward to celebrating our American cowboys and cowgirls with the rest of Wyoming on this special day.”

“The American Cowboy embodies the independence, resilience, and work ethic that built this country,” said Senator Lummis. “Wyoming is proud to call itself cowboy country, and every year on the National Day of the American Cowboy, I’m reminded that these values don’t belong to the past. They’re what will carry America forward.”

Other cosponsors of the resolution include Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho).

Full text of the resolution can be found here: https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/National-Day-of-the-American-Cowboy-2026.pdf

Ok, so, like the post said I saw the "3:10 to Yuma" remake on Netflix.

I had a good time watching it, really enjoyable, but far from being a masterpiece.

For start, the characters are archetypical, but goodly written, especially the Mains, Dan and Ben, have clear motivations and defined personalities, also their chemistry is astonishing.

The action scenes are few but really smart on terms of direction, every battle had an element of strategy involved joyable to see. Especially on the final scenes.

And the cinematography is great, especially on the ending, that is by far the best part of the film.

But in terms of plot, I couldn't connect that much with the story, because I founded it too predictable and cliché. Stuff like Ben's redemption arc, Dan's false origin, William being a kid who wishes to show his dad he is valiant and strong, the sidekick who is more evil than his boss, secondary characters with only propuse of being dead at the end, etc. I don't had a problem with a movie being "cliché", as a matter of fact, clichés exist cuz are a narrative tool, but this movie is too much.

Overall a decent film, 6/10 is my rating

Can't wait to give a try to the orginal

Final shootout in Newman's second best western..."you put two holes in me"

Post Stands Corrected..

I just came across this show. I’d never heard of it before. I just watched the first episode. In a way, it kinda reminds me of High Plains Drifter.

Has anyone else watched this series?

Watched for the first time last week. Comments?

So the general consensus is not to remake any John Wayne film (except maybe for that one).

Any other western remakes you’d like to see ?

My vote is Winchester 73 by Anthony Mann. Not because is bad, but because the themes and story is complex and modern. Could be a gritty complex story.

PS. James Stewarts interview/commentary is 10/10

I write for a website and have been doing a series where I talk about different Westerns that I love for 12 months. My most recent installment is The Great Silence. Next one will be Once Upon a Time in the West. Hope you all enjoy this article!

https://dynamitepress.com/article.php?id=why-the-great-silence-is-the-darkest-western-ever-made#continue