One of the reasons the western is such a perennial favorite among movie buffs is the shootout. Most westerns have at least some variation on it, which mostly consists of…

You're probably familiar with the American Cowboy from his appearances in cigarette advertisements and giant Las Vegas neon signs. But did you know that he was once the subject of…

The Mexican standoff is a popular trope in action movies and thrillers, even when the story has nothing at all to do with Mexico. It's probably because of the inherent…