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Western RoundUp: Rio Bravo (1959)

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Laura Grieve on Feb 26, 2021

Western RoundUp: Rio Bravo (1959) This month I’m taking a look at Rio Bravo (1959), which is not only one of my favorite Westerns, it’s one of my all-time favorite movies. My history with this film goes back to May of 1977 when I was in my early teens and saw the film for the read more

Sight and Sound Top 250 – #067 Rio Bravo (1959)

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on May 18, 2018

As we continue our trip through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Movies of All Time list, we come to #67, Howard Hawk’s Rio Bravo. And as always I’ll note that for those just joining us, you can find a full introduction to what the Sight and Sound Top 250 list is, and a look at the complete l read more

Review: Rio Bravo (1959)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 1, 2017

During the 1930s and 40s, Howard Hawks was an unstoppable force of nature churning out a string of classics year after year: Only Angels Have Wings, His Girl Friday, Sergeant York, Balls of Fire, To Have and Have Not, The Big Sleep, and Red River. All these titles stand as a collective testament to read more

Review: Rio Bravo (1959)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 1, 2017

During the 1930s and 40s, Howard Hawks was an unstoppable force of nature churning out a string of classics year after year: Only Angels Have Wings, His Girl Friday, Sergeant York, Balls of Fire, To Have and Have Not, The Big Sleep, and Red River. All these titles stand as a collective testament to read more

Rio Bravo (1959)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Nov 10, 2016

Rio Bravo Directed by Howard Hawks Written by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett from a short story B.H. McCampbell 1959/USA Warner Bros./Armada Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #365 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die John T. Chance: That’s WHAT I got. Howard Hawks liked thi read more

Rio Bravo (1959)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 19, 2014

Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, and Angie Dickinson with direction by Howard Hawks, Rio Bravo is a great western. A sheriff (Wayne) is faced with a difficult task. He must hold a prisoner in jail while the man’s buddies stake out all around town. His only help is the town drunk read more

Rio Bravo (1959)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 19, 2014

Starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, and Angie Dickinson with direction by Howard Hawks, Rio Bravo is a great western. A sheriff (Wayne) is faced with a difficult task. He must hold a prisoner in jail while the man’s buddies stake out all around town. His only help is the town drunk read more

Rio Bravo, El Dorado and Howard Hawks’ Degree of Separation

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Wade Sheeler on Mar 17, 2014

It’s not hard to tell you’re watching a Howard Hawks film. Whether it’s a western, a screwball comedy, a drama; the aesthetics are the same: tough men and the women they love (if there are even any women in sight). The women who can’t hang with men who speak with their fists or guns, don’t read more

Rio Bravo: Howard Hawk's "Response" to High Noon

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Nov 12, 2013

The classic status attributed to Howard Hawks' Rio Bravo (1959) has always puzzled me. While it's a solid, well-done Western, it doesn't rank with the best Westerns of the 1950s (e.g., Shane, The Hanging Tree, 3:10 to Yuma, the Anthony Mann-James Stewart collaborations, etc.). It's also no read more

Howard Hawks’ RIO BRAVO

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on May 27, 2013

Howard Hawks begins Rio Bravo with a beautifully orchestrated silent sequence.  Confidence and strength are palpable as the prolific and creative director goes back to his roots in silent film to start this highly regarded Western.  A few moments of just music and visuals and I caught myself doing read more

Rio Bravo

Studies in Cinema Posted by Jeremy Carr on Jan 10, 2013

              When people speak of films made in the past, sometimes lamenting that “they don’t make them like they used to,” they are in many cases recalling not just the quality of these movies, but also the apparent effortlessne read more