K B Smith writes:
<< But, so as to not wander too far off topic, can
anyone think of some
of the best hardboiled or noirish westerns. I don't
just mean violent. >>
Any of Leone's spaghetti westerns, but especially "The Good,
the Bad, and the Ugly," and "Once Upon a Time in the West."
Also "Valdez is Coming" (although I definitely prefer
Leonard's book to the movie--here's one ripe for a remake)
and "The Wild Bunch."
And that Clint Eastwood movie where he plays the lawman who
comes to teach the cowardly town a lesson. Can't think of the
name off the top of my head.
Lastly, regarding Walter Hill westerns, I also enjoyed "Wild
Bill." The last one I saw was a Yojimbo remake ("Last Man
Standing") starring Bruce Willis. Interesting in parts, but
didn't hang together all that well.
Craig Thornton from Deep in the Heart of Texas
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