It seems like movies today are the same thing rehashed over and over again. Some of us here at The Campus Throne wish for the old days where a movie meant something more than just a bunch of explosions and hot girls (but we’d watch any movie with Megan Fox). Where have those days gone where the good guy has a showdown with the bad guy. Where guys robbed trains, drank whiskey and played poker. Here are some of our favorite Westerns picked by The Campus Throne.

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)

Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford

Based on the real-life story of Butch, Sundance and the Hole in the Wall Gang, it humorously shares the adventures of two charming bandits who rob one train too many and are suddenly forced to flee to a new life in Bolivia. At the end of the movie, you may just want to go out and rob a couple of trains. (Don’t blame us…)

HIGH NOON

Starring: Gary Cooper, Thomas Mitchell

This Western has the one scene that has been duplicated over and over again. The confrontation between good and evil against a western backdrop is the sight of a twitchy-fingered villain staring down a white-hat hero in the middle of an abandoned street. This is the one that started it all with the “showdown” in the square. A must see if you consider yourself a “badass.”

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

Starring: Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen

A town in Mexico is being terrorized by a group of bandits so the townsfolk turn to the “Magnificent Seven” lead by the bad ass of all badass Steve McQueen. The Magnificent Seven consists of seven rough and tough bad asses who just want to kill and collect money for their services. If your in the mood for some blood and a lot of testosterone, make sure you check this out.

TOMBSTONE

Starring: Val Kilmer, Kurt Russel

Ever hear of a place called the O.K, Corral? This is the story of the Wyatt Earp and his brothers making a stand in Tombstone against the Clayton brothers. After finishing this movie we were pretty sure we saw chest hair grow for the first time. Massive amounts of blood shed in this one!

SHANE

Starring: Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur

This movie has been debated since it came out…what exactly happens at the end of the movie? Many websites and fans have come up with different interpretations to the ending. Watch it for yourself and tell us what you think about the ending. “Shane! Come back!”

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach

This Western is about a rollicking treasure hunt that pairs a loner gunman with a quirky Mexican bandit. Complicating their quest for buried gold is the Civil War equivalent of a hit man. Eventually, it soon becomes every man for himself.

3:10 TO YUMA (2007)

Starring: Christian Bale, Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe is the bad guy who constantly kills and steals money until he is caught by the townsfolk. Enter Christian Bale, the poor farmer who volunteers to take Russell Crowe to the train to Yuma. Can you guess what time the trains at? But overall, 3:10 to Yuma is one of the best Westerns in recent memory.