Topic: Westerns

Fresh from Illinois defeat, Santorum looks south

Louisiana's primary is on Saturday, and Santorum is hopeful for a strong showing there.

Robert Redford: Our readers' favorite films

Robert Redford celebrates his birthday today, and we asked the Monitor's followers on Facebook what their favorite films were by the legendary actor and director. Here are the top five:

The Guard: movie review

Odd-couple chemistry fizzles in US-Irish cop movie.

Book club alert: 3 great novels for summer reading

Here are three great novels for summer reading.

In the bah-humbug of Christmas present, would Tiny Tim get Scrooged?

Would Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' stand up to the critics in today's cynical age? Our bestselling dystopian novels and movies lack the message of redemption so central to Dickens' novella – and the heart of Christmas. But Tiny Tim's message of blessing cuts through the darkness in any age.

'Mission Impossible 4' to film in Persian Gulf emirate

'Mission Impossible 4' is getting ready to begin production later this fall. Tom Cruise is set to reprise his starring role in 'Mission Impossible 4.'

The great bank robbery

Inspired by Saturday afternoon movies, the two boys storm the local bank – sort of.

Review: 'Sukiyaki Western Django'

This riff on spaghetti westerns gets a Japanese twist as two Samurai fight it out over a batch of gold.

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Into it: Marco Beltrami

The Academy Award-nominated composer talks about 'Pinocchio,' his love of westerns, and his upcoming opera.

The '3:10 to Yuma' is a ride worth taking

Russell Crowe and Christian Bale square off in an updated Western full of familiar tropes, now on DVD.