Looking to 2013, I would like to set out my goals for this blog. First of all, I would like to address the early years of Westerns from 1930-1940. This is the heyday of the B-movie western. When we think of the great technicolor westerns they are all rooted in a western movie tradition developed during this phase. The western film genre has had fluctuating popularity throughout the 20th century and I think it can be seen in the overall quality of films throughout. I will also try to get a few of the earliest silent westerns to see what we can conclude on their influences. In addition, I would like to focus on a director so that we might make some headway in the appreciation of their influence on the genre. I hope we have some exciting reviews this year and learn a lot!
Yes, there will be a good deal of the ever-present Duke for two major reasons. The first is the accessibility of his films both for me and for you (since hopefully these reviews are leading you to watch more westerns!). The second reason is of course my undying love for John Wayne!
So there you have it. I feel this should be a good start and as always, I will be open to discussion and direction from readers out there. Is there a film/actor/director/studio you are really interested in?
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