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For those of us who live the cowboy lifestyle, we’re quick to notice if a Western film isn’t accurate. Whether it be the clothing, horse tack, or props, it’s easy for a working cowboy or cowgirl to notice errors, whether they’re significant or small. Thankfully, there are several Westerns that went above and beyond when...

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans should go down in history as the best couple! The two talented Western film stars were both passionate about acting, the Old West, and horses. Take a look back at the iconic Old Hollywood couple. They don’t make love stories like this anymore! If you’re a fan of old Westerns,...

  It’s impossible to see Tombstone too many times, right? If it’s on your most watched list, you’re probably confident that you know everything about the famous Western…but did you know these five facts? 1) Val Kilmer almost didn’t play Doc Holliday: It’s hard to imagine the famous film without Val Kilmer, but the role almost...

The movie Spirit is very popular among cowgirls, mostly due to the lovable animated buckskin that the movie is named after. What some fans of the film may not know, is that the animated Spirit was actually inspired by a real life horse! A Kiger Mustang named Spirit was the inspiration behind the iconic movie, “Spirit...

If you’re a John Wayne fan, you know that May is the Duke’s birthday month! In order to celebrate what would have been John’s 111th birthday, HDNET Movies has teamed up with Ethan Wayne, John’s son, for “Western Icons with Ethan Wayne,” a series of movies that will run from May 18-27th that showcase not...

Sam Elliott is the furthest thing from underrated, but, in the past, his co stars have been in the spotlight more than him. This is an injustice, because Mr. Elliott is one of the most iconic stars in the Western movie genre. Check out 5 reasons why Sam Elliott is the best. 1) Even when...

If you’re a fan of Western films, we’ve got a question for you! Who do you think is the most iconic on screen cowboy of all time? While there are some choices that seem obvious, consider some of the underdogs! Here are our top 10 favorite cowboys from film and television. 1) Wyatt Earp (Kurt...

  Remember when Debra Winger and John Travolta two-stepped deep into the heart of Texas and set a nationwide cowboy/cowgirl revolution on fire in the film Urban Cowboy? Did it have an impact on you? The 1980 “boy-meets-girl/boy-loses-girl/boy-wins-girl-back” drama sold a lot of movie tickets, cowboy boots, and hats and brought a coveted Western lifestyle...