HOW TO SEE | Westerns: Is the Genre Dead?

Explore the narrative elements of an all-time classic genre: the Western. What exactly is a Western? Who were the key directors and stars? And is the Western dead? Dave Kehr takes a close look at films like "Stagecoach" and "Once Upon A Time In the West," and filmmakers John Ford, Sergio Leone, and Clint Eastwood. Is there a genre, director or movies you’d like Dave to discuss? Let us know in the comments below. Subscribe for new releases: http://mo.ma/subscribe See what’s playing at MoMA Film: http://mo.ma/2FoaJ4S Plan your visit in-person: http://mo.ma/visit Watch more from MoMA Film http://bit.ly/2Fa2u8f Check out the entire HOW TO SEE series http://bit.ly/2sQlUMZ Films shown: For a Few Dollars More. 1965. Italy, West Germany, Spain. Directed by Sergio Leone Stagecoach. 1939. USA. Directed by John Ford The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. 1966. Italy, West Germany, Spain, USA. Directed by Sergio Leone My Darling Clementine. 1946. USA. Directed by John Ford Hondo. 1953. USA. Directed by John Farrow Once Upon a Time in the West. 1968. Italy, USA, Spain. Directed by Sergio Leone The Searchers. 1956. USA. Directed by John Ford Star Wars: Episode 4 - A New Hope. 1977. USA. Directed by George Lucas Raiders of the Lost Ark. 1981. USA. Directed by Steven Spielberg Outland. 1981. United Kingdom. Directed by Peter Hyams High Noon. 1952. USA. Directed by Fred Zinnemann The Dark Knight. 2008. USA, United Kingdom. Directed by Christopher Nolan Heaven’s Gate. 1980. USA. Directed by Michael Cimino Bronco Billy. 1980. USA. Directed by Clint Eastwood Blazing Saddles. 1974. USA. Directed by Mel Brooks Unforgiven. 1992. USA. Directed by Clint Eastwood True Grit. 1969. USA. Directed by Henry Hathaway True Grit. 2009. USA. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen Hell or High Water. 2016. USA. Directed by David Mackenzie Bone Tomahawk. 2015. USA. Directed by S. Craig Zahler The Hateful Eight. 2015. USA. Directed by Quentin Tarantino Westworld. 2016. USA. Season 1. Episode 1 “The Original.” Directed by Jonathan Nolan Deadwood. 2004. USA. Season 1. Episode 1 “Deadwood.” Directed by Walter Hill The Iron Horse. 1924. USA. Directed by John Ford The Great Train Robbery. 1903. USA. Directed by Edwin S. Porter A Fistful of Dollars. 1964. Italy, West Germany, Spain. Directed by Sergio Leone Additional Music: “Drifter” (Spaghetti Western). © NADA Copyright Free Music.    • Drifter (Spaghetti western) Copyright Free...   DWLP 3361, Track 5 “Ghost Town” composed by Keith Papworth DWMIL 008, Track 12 “Death Of An Angel” composed by Frank Spencer DWMIL 008, Track 14 “Creepy Night” composed by John Churston The comments and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speaker alone, and do not represent the views of The Museum of Modern Art, its personnel, or any artist. #film #davekehr #moma #western #clinteastwood #johnwayne #johnford #sergioleone #genre #movies #momafilm #howtosee