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New western : Hostiles
« on: August 22, 2017, 04:57:41 PM »
Saw today that Christian Bale, has a new western coming out.  Believe it is about the Indian Wars?
Anybody seen any previews or have any knowledge?
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2017, 06:08:17 PM »
That's news to me, but if they keep this cast, there are some familiar actors that I like:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5478478/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Thanks for pointing that out!  The world NEEDS more westerns.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2017, 06:11:26 PM »
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Directed by Scott Cooper, the Western is set in 1892 and stars Bale as Captain Joseph J. Blocker who, after stern resistance, reluctantly agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back home to tribal lands. Making the harrowing and perilous journey from New Mexico to the grasslands of Montana, the former rivals encounter a young widow whose family was murdered on the plains. Together, they must join forces to overcome the punishing landscape, hostile Comanche and vicious outliers encountered along the way.

Wes Studi also stars as the escorted Chief Yellow Hawk, and Rosamund Pike plays the young widow they meet. Jesse Plemons, Ben Foster and Timothee Chalamet are also featured in the cast.

Cooper, who also directed Bale in the 2013 Western Out of the Furnace, produced the indie along with Ken Kao and John Lesher. He also rewrote the script first penned by the late Donald Stewart, who won an Oscar for co-writing the 1982 Jack Lemmon drama Missing.

The title will have its international premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
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Re: New western : Hostiles
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2017, 05:21:22 AM »
This is good news indeed. Whilst not a fan or Mr Bale the plot sounds good to me ;)

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2017, 07:55:45 AM »
I've been anxiously waiting the release of this movie. It looks like it will be December 22, 2017 in selected theaters.
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2017, 05:55:32 AM »
It sounds good. The Quest/ Journey always fits the western theme, like True Grit.  However, let's wait and see. Westerns are a very personal thing, like many friends told me that the remake of The Magnificent Seven was great while thought it Tosh. I like Christian Bale and I like the outline of the story. Please be good.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2017, 09:08:06 AM »
Plot sounds good.  I was afraid it would be another evil white-Cavalry unit kills peaceful, nature loving, Indians type movie.
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2017, 01:03:08 PM »
Plot sounds good.  I was afraid it would be another evil white-Cavalry unit kills peaceful, nature loving, Indians type movie.

Just my belief, but I think we're getting to a more balanced view of the Indian Wars (a lot more gray rather than black & white). 'Hell on Wheels' and 'Deadwood' both showed Native Americans as frequently hostile and cruel, which is probably realistic. They also showed that the American response tended to match them in terms of cruelty. The last history I've read concerning the Apaches also didn't shy away from mutual brutality.
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2017, 07:50:16 AM »
Your right in that a more nuanced view of the Indian wars has developed in American cinema. It's a tragic history, that's for sure, but a movie that portrays the Indian or the white man as blameless is of no help. For example, if a story about the Comanche or the Apache did not include a portrayal of cruelty on the part of the tribes then it would be as false as a portrayal of the cavalry as gallant horsemen. It's complex, and I would not blame a Director shying away from such a portrayal. Maybe we were not ready for the truth.

For a book that shows how misunderstanding and cruelty from both sides created a downward spiral of  murder, kidnap, rape and ultimately annihilation, then read Empire of the Summer Moon by SC Gwynne is a must read.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2017, 08:41:59 AM »
I agree wholeheartedly. And 'Empire of the Summer Moon' is next on my reading list actually. Have to finish 'The Devil in the White City' & 'Who Goes There' first.
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Re: New western : Hostiles
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2017, 06:20:06 PM »
This has the potential to be a good one.  I certainly hope so; it has been a while.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2017, 11:45:50 PM »
I like Bale and really really like Pike as an actress  ::), looking forward to see the movie in a cinema.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2017, 04:50:04 PM »
You know, that looks good. There seems to be an interesting play between the Black Troopers and the Indian prisoners also and the action is promising also. Let's keep or fingers crossed.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2017, 01:08:46 PM »
one more week till Hostiles is released...Dec.22...
a lot of movies out there for Christmas, I hope the local theater gets it
This cowboy wants to see a western for Christmas & hoping for a good one
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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2018, 04:21:42 PM »
I can't wait
Saw a trailer on the local news...they say everywhere January 19, limited January 5
I hope it is as good, as they are hyping it.



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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2018, 08:06:52 AM »
I can't remember when I've looked forward to a movie premiere as much as this one. While searching for a start date in my area I found this link: https://www.fandango.com/movie-trailer/hostiles-trailer/205214?autoplay=true&mpxId=1118587459797
It is a series of clips from the movie.

Has it opened anywhere?
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« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2018, 04:34:51 PM »
Yes it has opened, couldn't find it playing in Maine.   
Boston was the closest, for me that I could find.  Gives me an excuse to see my daughters and granddaughters.
Johnny McCrae, I believe you are from Wisconsin, I couldn't find it there as well.
From what I have seen on reviews...it  is a mix.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2018, 06:36:42 AM »
Howdy Shawnee,

I'm from Wisconsin. I've looked all over and can't find anything even close to me.

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Re: New western : Hostiles
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2018, 09:59:16 AM »
Guess we have to wait till the 19th., but I can't find it in any of the local theaters coming soon listings.
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