Perhaps more than any other genre, the Western demands a specific, rugged essence from its actors to be believable. For example, character actors such as Ben Johnson, Jack Elam, Chill Wills and John ...

Westerns in the 1980s through the 2000s brought rugged charm, timeless beauty, and unforgettable charisma to the big screen. From dusty saloons to wide-open plains, these stars defined an era and left ...

Discover why The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, John Ford's 1962 Western classic starring John Wayne and James Stewart, is considered a masterpiece with one of the greatest casts in movie history.

Ryan Heffernan is a Senior Writer at Collider. Storytelling has been one of his interests since an early age, with his appreciation for film and television becoming a particular interest of his during ...