12+1 questions about The Searchers, the artistry of High Noon, his literary-cinematic universe, John Wayne vs Gary Cooper, Billy Wilder, and more!

There’s arguably no genre more beloved by dads than westerns, so we gave our own dads a chance to praise their own favorite of the Wild West. 

These’ll make ‘em swipe right…

A few lesser-known titles from the past decade that are well worth seeing.

I’ve loved westerns since I was kid, but it wasn’t until I got older and saw more of the world when I found ways to identify with the cowboy experience and how it informed my real life.

A harbinger of Le Borg’s The Dalton Girls, Roger Corman’s Gunslinger clouds the commonly rigid gendered rules of westerns.

The Illinois country/blues singer-songwriter David Quinn on his favorite western score.

As a fan of westerns, I enjoy watching how they have influenced and combined with other genres. But there’s one modern sci-fi western that remains 12 parsecs ahead of the rest.

#1 rule of the Wild West: don’t mess with Mattie Ross.

Bassel Shihab of the @cinemixologist Instagram account showcases his recipe inspired by the classic spaghetti western.

From the low desert to the high plains, our Top 10 Westerns represent our favorites in the swellest genre this side of the Mississippi. Giddy up!

12+1 questions about selling Hereditary to Christians, unsung horror heroes, the longevity of Filmspotting, go-to theater snacks, and more.