What is a Western? Film Series: John Wick (2014)

4700 Western Heritage Way,Los Angeles CA 90027

14 August, 2021

Description

Reminiscent of Spaghetti Westerns by Sergio Leone, this tale features vigilantism, stylized violence, and a reticent anti-hero with a code Reminiscent of the Spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone, this tale of an assassin who comes out of retirement features vigilantism, stylized violence, and a reticent anti-hero with a code. The influence of all these genre tropes, despite the neo-noir setting, clearly begs the question: What is a Western?  Screening introduced by Liza Posas, Head of Research Services and Archives. Directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch | Starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, and Alfie Allen  Rated R  Ticket purchase includes museum admission.