“High Plains Drifter” is a 1973 American Dark Western film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, the film blends traditional Western tropes with darker, more surreal and even horror-like aspects. [ … ]
Alfred Mulock’s Suicide on the Set of Once Upon a Time in the West
Alfred Mulock is best known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films, most notably in his two collaborations with Sergio Leone, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once [ … ]
Straight to Hell Returns – Spaghetti Western Comedy Re-Issue
Alex Cox’s “Straight to Hell Returns” is a re-release of his 1987 cult-classic, punk rock, Spaghetti Western comedy, “Straight to Hell.” Cox, co-wrote the script with Dick Rude, who also [ … ]
“Blood Meridian” Movie Adaptation Still in Pre-Production
The late, great Cormac McCarthy’s masterfully violent 1985 novel “Blood Meridian” is a tough read but also an essential American novel. It’s surely the author’s best work. John Hillcoat is [ … ]
Heathen Apostles Heavy Americana Music Video
“Coffin For The Nail” is from the Heathen Apostles’ seventh album “The In Between” (Ratchet Blade Records). The Heavy Americana music video features co-lead vocals from lead singer Mather Louth [ … ]
Jeymes Samuel’s Spaghetti Western Deluxe
Coming out on June 20th is Jeymes Samuel’s Spaghetti Western Collection, a selection of rare cuts from Italian Western film soundtracks (1963-1972) thoroughly curated by the acclaimed BAFTA-winner director (The [ … ]
“The Shooting” Jack Nicholson Western
The Jack Nicholson Western “The Shooting” takes place in the American West, where Willet Gashade (Warren Oates), a former bounty hunter, and Coley Boyard (Will Hutchins), his dimwitted partner, are [ … ]
The Dirty South – Drive-By Truckers’ Darkest Album
The Dirty South is the fifth album by American roots group Drive-By Truckers, released in 2004. The Dirty South is probably Drive-By Truckers’ darkest album, and a great addition to [ … ]
“Outlaw Johnny Black” – Black Western Comedy
Outlaw Johnny Black is a saint turned sinner, who is hell-bent on avenging his father’s death. It is a 2023 black western comedy directed by Michael Jai White, who co-wrote [ … ]
The Mary Lee Family Band – Brazilian Bluegrass Music
The Mary Lee Family Band is a great example of Brazilian bluegrass music. Mary Lee Saldanha was born and raised in Brazil, but has lived in Berlin for years. The [ … ]