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Tombstone (Script)

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The Making of Tombstone: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Modern Western (Book Notes)

A comprehensive and engaging tribute to the creation of one of the most beloved Westerns of all time

The Highwaymen (Script)

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Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde (the true story depicted in the film "The Highwaymen")

From cattle rustlers, bandits, labor strikes and corruption to the relentless pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde, Texas Ranger takes the reader on a wild ride of the lawman's legendary life.

Bonnie and Clyde (Script)

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Lawless (Script)

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The Wettest County in the World (book adapted as the film "Lawless")

The novel is based on the true story of the author's grandfather and great-uncles, who were part of a notorious moonshine gang in Franklin County, Virginia during the Prohibition era.

The English (Script)

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1883 (Script)

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Godless (Script)

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Wyatt Earp (Script)

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3:10 to Yuma (Script)

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The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard (includes "3:10 to Yuma")

A collection of short stories that showcases the talent and range of one of America's greatest writers.

3:10 to Yuma (Story Structure/Breakdown)

Breaking down the story structure of the 2007 western 3:10 to Yuma.

Killers of the Flower Moon (Script)

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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders & the Birth of the FBI (Book Notes)

A powerful and compelling true story that sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter in American history.

Dances with Wolves (Script)

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Dances with Wolves: The American Frontier Epic (Book Notes)

The story of Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, a disillusioned Union soldier who finds himself immersed in the culture of the Lakota Sioux.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Script)

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Book Notes)

A gripping novel that delves into the complex relationships, motivations & psychological dynamics surrounding one of the most infamous figures of the American West.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Story Structure/Breakdown)

Breaking down the story structure of the 2007 historical western crime/drama film.

Live by Night (Script)

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Live by Night (Book Notes)

A captivating crime novel set during the Prohibition era, blending historical fiction with a gripping narrative of ambition, crime, and redemption.

Mystic River (Script)

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Mystic River (Book Notes)

A haunting and compelling story that resonates with themes of loss, redemption, and the inescapable grip of the past.