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Genre Western

A group of people in casual country attire, including hats and boots, standing together in a rural setting with trees and vegetation in the background.
Review

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints

by Adam Woodward

The spir­it of Ter­rence Mal­ick is evoked in this ten­der west­ern star­ring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man in a hat and a woman sitting at a bar counter, looking thoughtful.
Review

Cowboys & Aliens

by Adam Woodward

Jon Favreau’s genre mash-up is yet anoth­er under­whelm­ing sum­mer brouha­ha that fails to up the ante.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A man in a white shirt and waistcoat holds a revolver, aiming it at the camera.
Review

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

by Lorien Haynes

Andrew Dominik’s epic retelling of the Jesse James saga dares you to invest in its hero.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect