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Howdy Partners. Don\u2019t stand so far away, come closer to the campfire, grab some beans and coffee while its still hot and settle back as the At The Flicks team talk Westerns.\n\nWelcome to the first in a series of podshorts from the At The Flicks western team. While you help yourself to the food, we\u2019ll introduce ourselves. There\u2019s Jeff the Kid, Itchy Trigger Finger Graham and Snake Eyes Neil (don\u2019t stare \u2013 he doesn\u2019t like that). We have selected 20 films between the years 1960 \u2013 2020 to talk about, which we consider great movies of the genre. Why those dates? Two reasons\n\n1) Many say the great Westerns had all been made by 1960 \u2013 we beg to differ. Here are 20 which are worth anyone\u2019s time. If you disagree we will see you on Main Street at noon, and you had better have your colt six shooter with you (that\u2019s COLT Neil).\n\n2) All the films come from within the team\u2019s lifetime. We have grown up and become saddle sore with many of the films we are proud to talk about.\n\nSo, where do we start? Why not with a fun Western? El Dorado was made in 1966, however it is also a throwback to the films of the 1950s. In many ways the plot resembles the classic Rio Bravo, which was also directed by the man behind El Dorado, Howard Hawks. Is it a remake \u2013 listen to our tale, the answer to the question is not as simple as you might think.\n\nThis old fashioned and fun Western, starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum, found itself in competition with the newer tougher West, as portrayed in such movies as Nevada Smith and A Fistful Of Dollars. Both films which had a newer, tougher breed of Western hero as portrayed by Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood respectively. How could this film compete? Again, ol\u2019 timer Graham has the answer.\n\nSo if you have 20 minutes to spare, join us for the tale of El Dorado.\n\nHave you seen it? Do you think it should be classed as one of the great Westerns? Let us know and we may let you ride the trail with us for future episodes of Rustlers\u2019 Roundup.\n\nSee you next time amigos. Until then stay safe.