Buffalo Bill and the Indians is an ensemble piece with an episodic structure. It follows the day to day performances and behind-the-scenes intrigues of Buffalo Bill Cody's famous "Wild West Show", a hugely popular 1880s entertainment spectacular that starred the former Indian fighter, scout and buffalo hunter. Altman uses the setting to criticize Old West motifs, presenting the eponymous western hero as a show-biz creation who can no longer separate his invented image from reality.I watched it on Tubi through Roku on my TV.
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Spirituality and Practice says it "Explores the interface between heroes, hypocrisy, and illusions in the Wild West."
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...in Rochester, New York's MOunt Hope Cemetery, Johnny Baker, the foster son of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody is buried.
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Cool! Thanks!
DeleteI am surprised that this movie hasn't been banned. There are so many old movies that just wouldn't cut today's standards.
ReplyDeleteThis is one that tries not to fall into those old stereotypes.
DeleteI think I saw this movie a long time ago
ReplyDeleteThis is another I'd never heard of 'til I came across it recommended online.
DeleteI haven't even heard of this one, but it sounds like one worth checking out. Nice cast and theme too. I'll be adding it to my list. Have a great start to the week Nita.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it :)
DeleteI don't know this one. Thanks for pointing it out!
ReplyDeleteSo many movies! I'd never heard of this one either.
DeleteI remember seeing this a long time ago. Will have to check it out again.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it was your blog where I saw it recommended...
DeleteSounds interesting, this is another film I haven't seen. Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt was new to me, too.
DeleteI saw this on cable tv a few years ago. I actually enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteA western of a completely different kind.
DeleteSaw this over a decade ago on Netflix and enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo far behind you! lol
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