My Personal "Top 10 Westerns of All Time."

gifthorse · 07-19-2018, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Westerns?
Blazing Saddles.
McLintock
Unforgiven
Lonesome Dove
Cowboys & Aliens.
Tombstone
Hang 'em High
Maverick
True Grit
The Shootist

Sci-fi
Westworld
Planet 51
Ghost in the Shell (anime version)
MIB II (Lara Flynn Boyle in lingerie moves this sequel up on my list)
Men in Black
The Book of Eli
A Boy and his Dog

**Dishonorable mention
The Postman. The book was terrific! I was so disgusted with what Costner did to the story that I haven't seen a Costner movie since then.

**clackers** · 07-19-2018, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by todd

I haven't seen Appaloosa but would guess this might be why Ed Harris got cast in the tv series Westworld, where he does a fine job as well.

Many references in Westworld to the Western classics, and a nod to Japan in the second series, with a couple of Samurai episodes.

Far, far better than the original novel and movie, just a different level of sophistication altogether.

**clackers** · 07-19-2018, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

While watching Bullit today I was attempting to explain to my grandson, why Steverino was the King of Cool. Not sure I've convinced him completely...yet.

Show him The Great Escape, with the motorbike scene, and see if that changes his mind.

Dewman · 07-19-2018, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

not sure what you mean by " Cow Boy " movies, but since it is your list of your favorites I can't argue

but I am curious

I like many of the films you have listed and there are some I haven't seen.

of the ones I have seen,

I would not consider the Treasure or the Hatfield or Django or No Country " cow boy " films

happy to see you listed the Tom Selleck films

I edited my OP, meaning "Top 10 Best Westerns of All Time." I suppose there's a BIG difference between "cowboy" and "western" movies.

**Skodadriver** · 07-19-2018, 10:20 PM

My favourites would include SOLDIER BLUE, it left a lasting impression on me though I will happily admit it was not a great western movie and LONESOME DOVE because it surprised me when I enjoyed it so much.

lesmore49 · 07-19-2018, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Show him The Great Escape, with the motorbike scene, and see if that changes his mind.

I would but his parents don't want any encouragement for him to ride motorcycles and they have valid safety concerns.

He's many years (15 1/2 years

) from getting a driver's license.

His old grandfather (me)

rode motorcycles for many years and I still have two...one a '67 Matchless (Norton) 750cc Scrambler (G15 CS) and a '78 Yamaha SR 500, while his uncle (my son) rides a BMW GS. Somehow Grandfather and Uncle will have to figure out how to hide our motorcycles when he's around.

swanlefitte · 07-19-2018, 10:56 PM

I am partial to The Outlaw Joesy Wales. Judge Roy Bean too. Had to mention them and The Revenant for newer ones.
Related to this I like watching the old tv shows from about 70 years ago with actors portraying people from about 70 years earlier. Cheyenne and Maverick in particular.

JHfwp · 07-19-2018, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by pakinjapan

Neill Blomkamp, the Distric9 director came up with an idea for what would have reportedly ignored the events of Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection. After sharing some concept art online. Fox jumped on the idea and Blomkamp started developing it. Sadly,... SADLY, Ridley Scott wanted to make his Prometheus sequel!
IMO, the last 2 sequels/prequel/spinoff whatever Ridley want to call it, I don't really care any more ... to me, he totally destroyed the franchise he created.

I realize I'm in the minority, but I really enjoyed the Prometheus sequel and have watched it a couple of times now and once with the director's commentary. I think a lot of people are fine with reboots, or endless sequels, I tire pretty quickly these days. I want original stories and felt this one was just different enough to keep my interest and keep me guessing as to what might happen next. The battle onboard the lander (?) was an incredible action scene and there were a couple kill scenes in there that rank among the franchise's best, IMO.

Prometheus, I'll give you was very dull from what I remember. Although I suppose it's been long enough now that I should give it a second viewing, along with many of the westerns mentioned.

I hope they make more Alien movies and would welcome Blomkamp's--District 9 is among my favorite sci-fi movies as well.

sergeremy · 07-19-2018, 11:36 PM

Josey Wales, Pale Rider, Heaven's Gate.

There are others I've enjoyed, but those three I go back to again and again.

**clackers** · 07-19-2018, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I would but his parents don't want any encouragement for him to ride motorcycles and they have valid safety concerns.

He's many years (15 1/2 years

) from getting a driver's license.

His old grandfather (me)

rode motorcycles for many years and I still have two...one a '67 Matchless (Norton) 750cc Scrambler (G15 CS) and a '78 Yamaha SR 500, while his uncle (my son) rides a BMW GS. Somehow Grandfather and Uncle will have to figure out how to hide our motorcycles when he's around.

I reckon de facto censorship is a flawed model for parenthood, Les, but I'll leave that up to his family.

Just remember, you're the grandparent, in other areas you've got a duty passed down the ages to be reckless and secretly spoil him in spite of their wishes.

robiles · 07-20-2018, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I would play along, but I don't think there are 10 westerns I could list.

I'll go with Sci-Fi movies

Star Wars Episodes IV-VIII (I'm not going to list them separately so I'll cheat. Episodes I-III would among the worst.)
Forbidden Planet (The film all other Sci-Fi films are judged by)
The Fifth Element (Leeloo Dallas Multipass)
Alien (The standard for Sci-Fi horror and the real monster is a corporation)
Robocop (Underrated movie about a corporation)
Alien Nation (Buddy cop film with an alien cop. What's not to love?)
They Live (I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I'm all out of bubblegum.)
Blade Runner (This only applies to the director's cut)
Logan's Run ('70s Sci-Fi is sometimes so bad that it's good. See The Omega Man, A Boy and His Dog, Westworld, Rollerball, Zardoz, Soylent Green, etc)
Tron (Greetings, programs.)

I am a bit surprised, and glad to see a Top 10 sci-fi list in a western movies thred because i also am quite a sci-fi fan. i saw a few from the list, but will be checking the other ones out.

Sadly i cannot contribute to this thread because i am really bad at lists, the ones i saw a long time ago have been forgotten, even i liked them a lot. A few that i really enjoyed were Contact and The Abys.

**aslyfox** · 07-20-2018, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

I edited my OP, meaning "Top 10 Best Westerns of All Time." I suppose there's a BIG difference between "cowboy" and "western" movies.

ok. now that is clearer

Dewman · 07-20-2018, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I am partial to The Outlaw Joesy Wales. Judge Roy Bean too. Had to mention them and The Revenant for newer ones.
Related to this I like watching the old tv shows from about 70 years ago with actors portraying people from about 70 years earlier. Cheyenne and Maverick in particular.

Yep, two thumbs up for all three.... The Outlaw Josey Wales, Judge Roy Bean and The Revenant. Leonardo DeCaprio is a fantastic actor in just about any genre he tries. Have you seen "Shutter Island"?

swanlefitte · 07-20-2018, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

Yep, two thumbs up for all three.... The Outlaw Josey Wales, Judge Roy Bean and The Revenant. Leonardo DeCaprio is a fantastic actor in just about any genre he tries. Have you seen "Shutter Island"?

Never even heard of shutter island until now.

**ffking** · 07-20-2018, 08:58 AM

Josey Wales would definitely be in my top 10 - and while with Mr Eastwood, I rather enjoy High Plains Drifter - as well as the semi-remake crossed with Shane, Pale Rider

07-19-2018, 11:23 PM	#38
JHfwp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 876	Originally posted by pakinjapan Neill Blomkamp, the Distric9 director came up with an idea for what would have reportedly ignored the events of Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection. After sharing some concept art online. Fox jumped on the idea and Blomkamp started developing it. Sadly,... SADLY, Ridley Scott wanted to make his Prometheus sequel! IMO, the last 2 sequels/prequel/spinoff whatever Ridley want to call it, I don't really care any more ... to me, he totally destroyed the franchise he created. I realize I'm in the minority, but I really enjoyed the Prometheus sequel and have watched it a couple of times now and once with the director's commentary. I think a lot of people are fine with reboots, or endless sequels, I tire pretty quickly these days. I want original stories and felt this one was just different enough to keep my interest and keep me guessing as to what might happen next. The battle onboard the lander (?) was an incredible action scene and there were a couple kill scenes in there that rank among the franchise's best, IMO. Prometheus, I'll give you was very dull from what I remember. Although I suppose it's been long enough now that I should give it a second viewing, along with many of the westerns mentioned. I hope they make more Alien movies and would welcome Blomkamp's--District 9 is among my favorite sci-fi movies as well. Last edited by JHfwp; 07-19-2018 at 11:43 PM.

07-20-2018, 12:22 AM	#41
robiles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Deva Posts: 311	Originally posted by boriscleto I would play along, but I don't think there are 10 westerns I could list. I'll go with Sci-Fi movies Star Wars Episodes IV-VIII (I'm not going to list them separately so I'll cheat. Episodes I-III would among the worst.) Forbidden Planet (The film all other Sci-Fi films are judged by) The Fifth Element (Leeloo Dallas Multipass) Alien (The standard for Sci-Fi horror and the real monster is a corporation) Robocop (Underrated movie about a corporation) Alien Nation (Buddy cop film with an alien cop. What's not to love?) They Live (I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I'm all out of bubblegum.) Blade Runner (This only applies to the director's cut) Logan's Run ('70s Sci-Fi is sometimes so bad that it's good. See The Omega Man, A Boy and His Dog, Westworld, Rollerball, Zardoz, Soylent Green, etc) Tron (Greetings, programs.) I am a bit surprised, and glad to see a Top 10 sci-fi list in a western movies thred because i also am quite a sci-fi fan. i saw a few from the list, but will be checking the other ones out. Sadly i cannot contribute to this thread because i am really bad at lists, the ones i saw a long time ago have been forgotten, even i liked them a lot. A few that i really enjoyed were Contact and The Abys.

07-20-2018, 08:58 AM	#45
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Josey Wales would definitely be in my top 10 - and while with Mr Eastwood, I rather enjoy High Plains Drifter - as well as the semi-remake crossed with Shane, Pale Rider Last edited by ffking; 07-20-2018 at 11:22 PM.

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07-19-2018, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#31
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Westerns? Blazing Saddles. McLintock Unforgiven Lonesome Dove Cowboys & Aliens. Tombstone Hang 'em High Maverick True Grit The Shootist Sci-fi Westworld Planet 51 Ghost in the Shell (anime version) MIB II (Lara Flynn Boyle in lingerie moves this sequel up on my list) Men in Black The Book of Eli A Boy and his Dog *Dishonorable mention The Postman*. The book was terrific! I was so disgusted with what Costner did to the story that I haven't seen a Costner movie since then.

07-19-2018, 08:51 PM	#32
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by todd I haven't seen Appaloosa but would guess this might be why Ed Harris got cast in the tv series Westworld, where he does a fine job as well. Many references in Westworld to the Western classics, and a nod to Japan in the second series, with a couple of Samurai episodes. Far, far better than the original novel and movie, just a different level of sophistication altogether.

07-19-2018, 08:53 PM	#33
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by lesmore49 While watching Bullit today I was attempting to explain to my grandson, why Steverino was the King of Cool. Not sure I've convinced him completely...yet. Show him The Great Escape, with the motorbike scene, and see if that changes his mind.

07-19-2018, 09:05 PM	#34
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox not sure what you mean by " Cow Boy " movies, but since it is your list of your favorites I can't argue but I am curious I like many of the films you have listed and there are some I haven't seen. of the ones I have seen, I would not consider the Treasure or the Hatfield or Django or No Country " cow boy " films happy to see you listed the Tom Selleck films I edited my OP, meaning "Top 10 Best Westerns of All Time." I suppose there's a BIG difference between "cowboy" and "western" movies.

07-19-2018, 10:20 PM	#35
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	My favourites would include SOLDIER BLUE, it left a lasting impression on me though I will happily admit it was not a great western movie and LONESOME DOVE because it surprised me when I enjoyed it so much.

07-19-2018, 10:39 PM	#36
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by clackers Show him The Great Escape, with the motorbike scene, and see if that changes his mind. I would but his parents don't want any encouragement for him to ride motorcycles and they have valid safety concerns. He's many years (15 1/2 years ) from getting a driver's license. His old grandfather (me) rode motorcycles for many years and I still have two...one a '67 Matchless (Norton) 750cc Scrambler (G15 CS) and a '78 Yamaha SR 500, while his uncle (my son) rides a BMW GS. Somehow Grandfather and Uncle will have to figure out how to hide our motorcycles when he's around.

07-19-2018, 10:56 PM	#37
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I am partial to The Outlaw Joesy Wales. Judge Roy Bean too. Had to mention them and The Revenant for newer ones. Related to this I like watching the old tv shows from about 70 years ago with actors portraying people from about 70 years earlier. Cheyenne and Maverick in particular.

07-19-2018, 11:36 PM	#39
sergeremy Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Périgueux Posts: 733	Josey Wales, Pale Rider, Heaven's Gate. There are others I've enjoyed, but those three I go back to again and again.

07-19-2018, 11:44 PM	#40
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by lesmore49 I would but his parents don't want any encouragement for him to ride motorcycles and they have valid safety concerns. He's many years (15 1/2 years ) from getting a driver's license. His old grandfather (me) rode motorcycles for many years and I still have two...one a '67 Matchless (Norton) 750cc Scrambler (G15 CS) and a '78 Yamaha SR 500, while his uncle (my son) rides a BMW GS. Somehow Grandfather and Uncle will have to figure out how to hide our motorcycles when he's around. I reckon de facto censorship is a flawed model for parenthood, Les, but I'll leave that up to his family. Just remember, you're the grandparent, in other areas you've got a duty passed down the ages to be reckless and secretly spoil him in spite of their wishes.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Dewman I edited my OP, meaning "Top 10 Best Westerns of All Time." I suppose there's a BIG difference between "cowboy" and "western" movies. ok. now that is clearer

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07-20-2018, 05:39 AM	#43
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by swanlefitte I am partial to The Outlaw Joesy Wales. Judge Roy Bean too. Had to mention them and The Revenant for newer ones. Related to this I like watching the old tv shows from about 70 years ago with actors portraying people from about 70 years earlier. Cheyenne and Maverick in particular. Yep, two thumbs up for all three.... The Outlaw Josey Wales, Judge Roy Bean and The Revenant. Leonardo DeCaprio is a fantastic actor in just about any genre he tries. Have you seen "Shutter Island"?

07-20-2018, 08:53 AM	#44
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by Dewman Yep, two thumbs up for all three.... The Outlaw Josey Wales, Judge Roy Bean and The Revenant. Leonardo DeCaprio is a fantastic actor in just about any genre he tries. Have you seen "Shutter Island"? Never even heard of shutter island until now.