The Man from Monterey

The Man from Monterey

The Man from Monterey – That Old-School Cowboy Flavour with a Side of Swedish Nostalgia Alright, so “The Man from Monterey” – you know, that crusty John Wayne western from way back in 1933. Every time I see that crazy black-and-white opening, my brain just goes:...
Santa Fe Stampede

Santa Fe Stampede

Santa Fe Stampede – a cowboy story with that old B-western sparkle Right, so, Santa Fe Stampede from 1938. What a title. It sounds like you’re gonna watch trains and cattle and maybe a couple of fistfights – which, honestly, is kinda true. Now, John Wayne is here, not...
King of the Pecos

King of the Pecos

King of the Pecos: A Cowboy Fika Alright, so let’s talk King of the Pecos, that old 1936 John Wayne western flick. Directed by Joseph Kane – who’s practically a synonym for “three films before weekend’s over” – this one’s real bread and butter...
Six-Gun Trail

Six-Gun Trail

Six-Gun Trail – Dusty Boots & Rattling Spurs So, I sat down on a rainy Wednesday, fika in hand, and watched “Six-Gun Trail”. You know those old black-and-white Westerns that seem to be running on repeat at grandma’s place? This is basically one of...
Round-Up Time in Texas

Round-Up Time in Texas

Round-Up Time in Texas – Cowboys, jugglers, and a heap of old-school charm So, Thursday evening, I pop on “Round-Up Time in Texas” (1937) since I got this weird cowpoke mood after dinner. And man… talk about a lasso around your ears! Gene Autry, the...
Rollin’ Plains

Rollin’ Plains

Rollin’ Plains – Review Rolllin’ Plains hit me like a half-warm korv med bröd at Gärdet on a rainy Midsummer’s Day. I wasn’t sure if it was supposed to be comforting or just kind of sad, but you eat it anyway, you know? With Ethan Hawke meandering...