Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Lone Star’: Director John Sayles’ Subtle, Thought-Provoking Neo-Western

Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Lone Star’: Director John Sayles’ Subtle, Thought-Provoking Neo-Western
Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) begins to uncover some small town secrets in “Lone Star.” Sony Pictures Classics
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1996 | R | 2h 15min | Drama, Mystery, Western

The great American Western may have faded in popularity over the past few decades, but there have been some standouts here and there. This small pool includes a broad range of films, from 1985’s crime-drama “Silverado,” to the phenomenal indie-Western “Corsicana,” which just recently debuted. “Lone Star” (1996) is one of these.
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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