Two men form an uneasy alliance against a gang of claim jumpers terrorizing the area. Claim jumpers and someone seeking revenge on them are two pretty well worn story basics of the B-Western. Nothing wrong with that so long as you make it entertaining. The Duel at Silver Creek is less about a duel orContinue reading “The Duel at Silver Creek”
Tag Archives: Drama
The Big Country
A New England sea captain in the 1880s arrives at his fiancée’s Texas ranch where he becomes involved in a feud between two families over an important tract of land.
More drama than action.
Dune Drifter
The survivor of a crashed ship must cross the landscape of a desolate world in order to save herself before her life support expires.
This micro budget film was a pleasant surprise.
Pal Joey
When a man meets a former chorus girl (and now rich widow) the pair seem made for each other but complications arise.
The Thicket
When a bounty hunter and a group of unlikely associates hunt a brutal killer, they find themselves in a no-man’s-land called The Thicket.
Focuses on the wrong character.
Rubikon
After an environmental catastrophe, the crew of a space station must decide whether or not they help a group of survivors.
Havoc
A corrupt detective must fight his way through the criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son.
Great background noise!
A ReWatch of ‘No Name on the Bullet’
When a famous hired killer arrives in a small town, the prominent citizens become frightened as they all have enemies capable of employing his services.
An excellent Western with touches of philosophy.
Conclave
A cardinal organizing a conclave to elect the next pope discovers secrets and scandals about the major candidates.
The secrets were not well hidden
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Two men down on their luck join with an experienced old prospector to search for gold in Mexico.
Howard gives a little too much exposition on so many things.
