The Great Western Blogathon

Posted on 25 February 2018 by thoughtsallsorts

It’s high time we need a Western Blogathon don’t you think? So…here it is:

The Great Western Blogathon

14 April 2018

I want to hear all about your favourite western movies.

I’m no fan of “rules” however, I do have one ask here…can we please restrict this to the “traditional” feeling westerns (movies set in the “later half of the 19th Century”?). They don’t specifically need to be set in the Old American West (the Australian Outback will be fine too) but at least roughly during that period and have an appropriate feel. So, as excellent as they are can we please leave the likes of “No Country for Old Men”, “Hell or High Water” and other contemporary/neo/modern-day-setting westerns (you get the idea, partner) out of this Blogathon? Hope you don’t mind.

Let me know your choice in the comments section below (duplicates welcome), grab a banner and we’ll be saddling up for the round up on the 14th April 2018.

Here is the ~~cattle~~ blog drive (i.e. the entries) so far:

Thoughts All Sorts – I’m yet undecided…so…TBC

Maddy Loves Her Classic Films – The Searchers

Realweegiemidget Reviews – A Million Ways to Die in the West

Cracked Rear Viewer – Da uomo a uomo (Death Rides a Horse)

Phyllis Loves Classic Movies – The Westerns of Robert Ryan

Cinematic Scribblings – The New Land

Moon in Gemini – Winchester ’73

Movie Movie Blog Blog – Django Unchained

The Midnite Drive-In – The War Wagon and The Train Robbers

The Flapper Dame – Big Jake

Christina Wehner – Broken Arrow

Taking Up Room – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

LA Explorer – Dodge City

portraitsbyjenni – Hondo

Shadow & Substance – Saddle the Wind

Movierob – Hombre

In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood – Barbary Coast

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silverscreenclassicsblog on 14 April 2018 at 11:52 pm said:

So sad I missed this! Will keep my eye open for this blogathon next year. Regards, Paul

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- thoughtsallsorts on 15 April 2018 at 7:45 am said:
  
  Ah…you’re thinking like I am….one next year. I was just considering it!
  Or…you could quickly write a post now…hee, hee…
  Seriously…I look forward to having you join next year. Have a lovely Sunday,
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Paul on 14 April 2018 at 7:31 pm said:

Here’s mine on “Saddle the Wind”: https://thenightgallery.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/saddling-up-with-serling-a-pre-tz-wild-west-detour/

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- thoughtsallsorts on 14 April 2018 at 8:59 pm said:
  
  Awesome, thank you. Adding you into the round up now…
  
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christinawehner on 13 April 2018 at 10:01 pm said:

I’m a little early, but I just put up my post on Broken Arrow. 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting! I’ve been having so much fun watching westerns recently and am looking forward to reading everyone’s entries.

https://christinawehner.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/broken-arrow-1950/

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- thoughtsallsorts on 14 April 2018 at 5:59 am said:
  
  No such thing as too early… 🙂 And thank you for joining. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my favourite genre of movie. I’m keen to hear all about what you’ve been watching. My post later today will share some of my special westerns with you.
  Have a wonderful weekend!
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on 13 April 2018 at 2:36 pm said:

Hi Catherine. I really don’t think I will be able to get my post done in time. I’ve just been sent a ton of assignments from my Journalism studies, and there are about five assignments that they want completed and submitted within a week. It sucks, as they are not explaining exactly what they want.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 13 April 2018 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Hi there…absolutely no problem at all. I know what it’s like with studies (I’ve been there…albeit a long time ago) and life just happens. Don’t worry about it at all. Focus on your assignments – that is more important than blogathons. Hope you get everything done in the week. I’ll still wish you an awesome weekend, despite having loads of work.
  
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- thoughtsallsorts on 12 April 2018 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  Wow! Thanks Gill…everyone is keen to hit the western trail with this Blogathon – you’re the fourth entry so far. I’ll link you up to the roster shortly and as soon as Blogathon day is here I’ll add you in there too.
  PS: It has been a hectic week but chocies have been acquired – just need to get to the post office which should happen tomorrow or latest Saturday.
  
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WinthropJQuiggy on 12 April 2018 at 11:22 am said:

As I said earlier I have a hectic schedule. 9 movies in the next 4 days, including these two. But here is my post a couple of days early.

http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2018/04/theres-gold-in-them-thar-trains.html

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- thoughtsallsorts on 12 April 2018 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Awesome! Now worries at all…and can you believe it…you’re not the first. Seems like we are all ready to hit the trail with this Blogathon. I’ll link you to the roster and as soon as my “live Blogathon day” post is up I’ll naturally add you in there too. Will give it a read just now – can’t wait.
  
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- thoughtsallsorts on 12 April 2018 at 8:46 pm said:
  
  PS: I’m so sorry I badly planned this Blogathon – I try to avoid weekends when others are hosting but seemed to have missed all the others on the go. The next one will hopefully be less manic.
  
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Movie Movie Blog Blog on 11 April 2018 at 9:58 pm said:

My blogathon entry is now live at: https://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/11/django-unchained-2012-quentin-tarantinos-answer-to-gone-with-the-wind-2/

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- thoughtsallsorts on 12 April 2018 at 7:09 am said:
  
  Super stuff. I’ll link you up to the announcement page as soon as I get home from work and then to the main Blogathon page as soon as it is live. Thanks so much for taking part. Will have a read later today.
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on 10 April 2018 at 6:16 pm said:

Hi Catherine. I will do “Barbary Coast” ( 1935 ). Thanks.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 10 April 2018 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Perfect. Looking forward to reading about it.
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on 8 April 2018 at 6:08 pm said:

Hi Catherine. I would like to join, but I still need to decide on a topic.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 8 April 2018 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Awesome! No stress no rush…whenever you are ready. Even if it is on the day 😉
  
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  - In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on 8 April 2018 at 6:43 pm said:
    
    I’m mulling over a few ideas, but one of them I’m not sure if it classifies as a western.
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 8 April 2018 at 6:44 pm said:
      
      If you think it fits the topic…go for it.
      
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      - In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on 8 April 2018 at 6:47 pm said:
        
        I will let you know as soon as I settle on a film. I should know by tomorrow.
        
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movierob on 30 March 2018 at 5:09 am said:

can i do hombre?

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- thoughtsallsorts on 30 March 2018 at 7:29 am said:
  
  Of course. I’ll put you down now. Looking forward to your thoughts
  
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  - movierob on 30 March 2018 at 7:30 am said:
    
    Me too. Never seen it
    
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  - movierob on 30 March 2018 at 7:31 am said:
    
    I might even try and do more. Well see. ..
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 30 March 2018 at 8:48 am said:
      
      Yep…I was about to say “only one, Rob?”. Seriously though, do as many or as few as you feel like.
      
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      - movierob on 13 April 2018 at 9:45 am said:
        
        sorry, it’s only gonna be one… too busy with my MFTH to do more than that, but I’ll try to do better next time.
        
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        thoughtsallsorts on 13 April 2018 at 11:24 am said:
        
        Don’t worry. I appreciate you joining just as much with one or many posts. I totally understand.
        
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Paul on 27 March 2018 at 4:31 pm said:

I have many favorite westerns, several of which have already been taken, but since I run a Rod Serling blog, I’d like to do a western that he wrote shortly before “The Twilight Zone” came out. It’s called “Saddle the Wind” (1958), and it stars Robert Taylor and John Cassavetes. And don’t worry — it’s a traditional western. Nothing supernatural about it!

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- thoughtsallsorts on 27 March 2018 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks for joining. I will put you on the roster as soon as I get home. Looking forward to having you join in.
  PS. You are welcome to pick your favourite even if it has already been taken. I don’t mind duplicates at all.
  
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  - Paul on 3 April 2018 at 7:38 pm said:
    
    Forgive a dumb question, but we just simply publish our post on the 14th, right? Any other steps?
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 3 April 2018 at 8:51 pm said:
      
      No dumb question at all 😉
      Yes, all you need to do is publish on the 14th and just send me the link to your post (or else I’ll just pick it up from your site). I’ll write up a post on the 14th linking back to everyone’s entries.
      
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      - Paul on 3 April 2018 at 10:01 pm said:
        
        Great, thanks!
        
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jennifromrollamo on 17 March 2018 at 10:50 am said:

I’d like to participate and write about a good one starring John Wayne that doesn’t get mentioned as much and it’s Hondo.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 17 March 2018 at 12:35 pm said:
  
  Awesome! Looking forward to reading your post. Putting you down now.
  Have a lovely weekend!
  
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mak1005 on 15 March 2018 at 2:46 am said:

Hello,

I’d like to write about Dodge City for LA Explorer (http://la-explorer.com/).

Thanks!

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- thoughtsallsorts on 15 March 2018 at 9:55 am said:
  
  Awesome…I’ll add you now. Looking forward to reading your entry.
  
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rebeccadeniston on 14 March 2018 at 9:30 pm said:

How cool! I’d like to do The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, please. Haven’t seen it in years, but I remember it was really good.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 14 March 2018 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Of course…I’ll put you down right now.
  
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  - rebeccadeniston on 14 March 2018 at 9:35 pm said:
    
    Thanks, Catherine! 🙂
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 14 March 2018 at 9:37 pm said:
      
      Done 🙂
      Have a lovely evening (or afternoon…)
      
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      - rebeccadeniston on 14 March 2018 at 9:53 pm said:
        
        Thanks, you too. 🙂
        
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christinawehner on 8 March 2018 at 7:03 am said:

Oohhh, what perfect timing! I have been rather obsessively watching and discovering new westerns this year. It’s shaping up to be the year of the Westerns! It’s so hard to choose, byt could I review Broken Arrow (1950)? I am Christina Wehner: https://christinawehner.wordpress.com/

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- thoughtsallsorts on 8 March 2018 at 9:12 am said:
  
  Awesome! Will put you on the roster as soon as I get home this evening. Looking forward to have you join in.
  PS: have you seen Once Upon a Time in the West – absolutely brilliant.
  
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  - christinawehner on 8 March 2018 at 9:14 am said:
    
    I have not, but it’s on my list. I saw For a Few Dollars More in January and thought it was incredible, so I am really excited for Once Upon a Time in the West.
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 8 March 2018 at 5:14 pm said:
      
      Enjoy! It is brilliant
      
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The Flapper Dame on 7 March 2018 at 4:08 pm said:

OHHH- Put me down for Big Jake- I just like that movie- I know random choice- but I just adore it!

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- thoughtsallsorts on 7 March 2018 at 5:07 pm said:
  
  Oooh no….not random at all. I absolutely love Big Jake. It has a very special place in my movie heart. And don’t you just love that “you can call me….but if you ever call me Daddy again…” speech? I know it word for word. Anyway…I got carried away for a moment there…I’m putting you down now.
  
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WinthropJQuiggy on 2 March 2018 at 12:52 pm said:

Two great John Wayne movies involve basically similar themes. “The Train Robbers” and “The War Wagon”. I am booked solid for April 13th-16th, but if you will allow me to post on the 12th, I’ll join this one, if those two choices are agreeable.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 2 March 2018 at 6:36 pm said:
  
  oooh….The War Wagon…I have very fond memories of that one. Basically the movie that started my love for Westerns (and movies in general) when I was a little girl. My parents had it on Super 8 which was just magical.
  Of course you can join in early…it is about fun after all. So, feel free to post whenever you like – be it early or later. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on my childhood hero…
  
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  - WinthropJQuiggy on 3 March 2018 at 12:11 pm said:
    
    If you want thoughts on John Wayne, you really should check out my post that I titled Bookends for a Legend which covered the beginning and the end of his career with Stagecoach and The Shootist. I’ll try to do as good for your blogathon.
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 3 March 2018 at 12:16 pm said:
      
      I’ll give that post a read now. Thanks for the tip. Have an awesome weekend.
      
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 6 March 2018 at 9:29 am said:
      
      Bookends for a Legend – fantastic post. I always enjoy that Stagecoach scene…
      But, really, always thoroughly enjoy reading your posts (John Wayne and other).
      
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Movie Movie Blog Blog on 1 March 2018 at 12:48 am said:

I hope this doesn’t sound completely wacko, but I’d like to cover Quentin Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 1 March 2018 at 7:22 am said:
  
  Not wacko at all…it fits the „traditional „ feel. Looking forward to it. I’ll add you to the list when I get home from work later today.
  
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Debbie on 26 February 2018 at 4:57 am said:

Put me down for Winchester ’73. Thanks.

Moon in Gemini: https://debravega.wordpress.com/

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- thoughtsallsorts on 26 February 2018 at 8:04 am said:
  
  Will do so! Can’t wait to read your entry.
  
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Erin on 25 February 2018 at 6:47 pm said:

Since Australian Outback-set movies are okay, could I write about The Sundowners (1960)? It’s one that I’ve wanted to rewatch for a long time, so this would be the perfect opportunity. Thank you!

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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  Go for it…anything that “feels” like a Western in the traditional sense is fair game.
  
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  - Erin on 19 March 2018 at 2:38 pm said:
    
    Could I possibly change my topic to The New Land (1972)? Thank you!
    
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    - thoughtsallsorts on 19 March 2018 at 7:53 pm said:
      
      Of course you can. Already updated the roster.
      
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Phyl on 25 February 2018 at 4:07 pm said:

Put me down for the Westerns of Robert Ryan. I was just thinking yesterday how a westerns Blogathon would be fun!

http://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/

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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Of course! Can’t wait to read your post. Putting you on the roster now.
  
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gary loggins on 25 February 2018 at 4:07 pm said:

I’d like to participate, Spaghetti style, with Lee Van Cleef and John Philip Law in “Death Rides a Horse”!

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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  Awesome! Great to have you on board! I thoroughly enjoy Lee Van Cleef.
  Putting you on the roster now.
  
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Realweegiemidget Reviews on 25 February 2018 at 2:41 pm said:

If previously published posts ok, can you ignore both my other ideas and add A Million Ways to Die in the West as my choice, thanks… and I promise you wont get anymore random requests! (just more chocolate)

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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 3:07 pm said:
  
  Previously published are fine…
  
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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Putting this one down…you’re welcome to change again :-p
  
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maddylovesherclassicfilms on 25 February 2018 at 2:25 pm said:

Sounds good. I’d like to submit a post that I’ve already published about The Searchers if that is ok with you?

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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 3:08 pm said:
  
  That’s absolutely perfect. Looking forward to reading it. Such a great movie.
  
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  - maddylovesherclassicfilms on 25 February 2018 at 4:25 pm said:
    
    That’s great. Thank you.
    
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Realweegiemidget Reviews on 25 February 2018 at 2:22 pm said:

Does Westworld (1973) count? – if so please add me with that pardner x

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- Realweegiemidget Reviews on 25 February 2018 at 2:31 pm said:
  
  Scrap that just spotted Back to the Future 3 in the cupboard… will do that instead if its ok!
  
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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 3:08 pm said:
  
  that would could too. So…final decision?
  
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Paul S on 25 February 2018 at 2:00 pm said:

Westerns don’t seem to get much love in the blogging world, I’m glad to see you’re going to redress the balance.

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- thoughtsallsorts on 25 February 2018 at 2:02 pm said:
  
  🙂
  I think Westerns don’t get enough love in general…we so need more to be made these days…
  
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