Step Aside, ‘Yellowstone.’ There’s A New Taylor Sheridan Western In Town
Superstar actor Billy Bob Thornton told Vanity Fair in July that shooting his upcoming series with Taylor Sheridan pushed everyone to the brink. Thornton stars alongside Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, Ali Larter and more in Sheridan’s upcoming Texas-based modern western “Landman,” which sounds absolutely nothing like his flagship Paramount+ “Yellowstone” franchise. The series is sans […]
It Turns Out That Western Sanctions On Russia’s Booming Oil Industry May Be Falling Flat
The West has sought to crack down on Russia’s oil sector through crippling sanctions in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, but new data indicates that a key goal of the sanctions is not being achieved, Bloomberg News reported Monday. The price for Russian Ural crude oil deliveries from a major Black Sea port […]
Record-setting heat will continue scorching western US this week
Forecasters are predicting record-breaking temperatures and a dangerous heatwave will continue in the West this week and spread to other cities. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects “dozens of daily high temperatures” to tie or break records this week, with highs in the West reaching 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Many of these areas are […]
‘Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1’ Review: A Must-See Epic Western
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1 is an incredibly ambitious production in every respect. For starters, Costner is the director, producer, star, and co-writer of the film. Additionally, the chapters are three hours long. Additionally, while reports vary on the exact figure, it’s clear that Costner has pumped in tens of millions of dollars […]
An American Saga Chapter 1′ Review — Kevin Costner Delivers an Ambitious Western Epic
Westerns are to Kevin Costner what water is to James Cameron, and the director’s latest film, which cemented his rightful place in cinematic history, represents his boldest, grandest, and most ambitious turn behind the camera yet. Attending the Los Angeles Premiere Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 I’ll admit on Monday night that I knew […]
Kevin Costner’s New Country Western Movie A Fresh Spin On The Classic Genre
Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” is a sprawling and fresh take on the classic Western genre. A stellar cast and stunning frontier backdrop underscore a highly compelling plot that weaves together the stories of multiple protagonists as it takes the audience along for a unique look into America’s western origins. The film, the first […]
Wednesday Western: ‘Winchester ’73’ (1950)
Cliff-walking riders appear on the horizon. Their mission is serious, and you can tell by the pace they’re going through. The soundtrack is ominous, and the font in the opening credits is an elaborate Western rather than the flashy, gaudy lettering of the time, meaning their journey is bound to be dark. Then you blink, […]
Zelensky, Western Leaders Reject Putin Proposals at Swiss Peace Summit
Western leaders have rejected President Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire framework, but have backed Ukraine’s demand that all territory seized by Russia be returned as the basis for a potential peace agreement. The first annual World Peace Summit, held in the Swiss luxury resort of Bürgenstock, ended without Moscow’s representatives and essentially with the status quo ante. […]
Western War Hawks Only Want to Exploit Ukraine’s Resources
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban argued that Ukraine’s Western supporters were simply trying to exploit the country’s natural resources, but said the war could end in a day if Europe was united in its stance of peace. In an interview with Hill TV, Orban said the main goal of Western countries backing Russia’s proxy war […]
Russia, Belarus run second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to ‘Western provocation’
Russia and Belarus have begun the second phase of tactical nuclear weapons training as part of Russian efforts to thwart Western support for Ukraine. Russia was infuriated after French President Emmanuel Macron said he would not rule out sending troops to Ukraine. Last year, Russia moved some of its tactical nuclear weapons to neighbouring Belarus, […]