HELENA, Mont.—Massive floodwaters ravaged Yellowstone National Park and nearby communities Monday, washing out roads and bridges, cutting off electricity, and forcing visitors to evacuate parts of the iconic park at the height of summer tourist season. All entrances to Yellowstone were closed due to the deluge, caused by heavy rains and melting snowpack, while park…
Film Review: ‘Montana Story’: The Uneasy Family Ties That Bind
R | 1h 54min | Drama, Mystery | 27 May 2022 (USA) Had creator and show runner Taylor Sheridan chosen another name for his wildly popular Paramount+ TV series “Yellowstone,” it could have just as easily been “Montana Story.” Like this film with that name, it includes a patriarch with a lot of baggage (emotional and otherwise), siblings with emotional scars, and…
A Historian of the Wild West
Flying into Cody, Wyoming, a glance out the window of the airplane reveals nothing but mountains as far as the eye can see. It’s rough yet majestic, desolate yet delightful. This least populous state may look uncharted from above, but once on land, the history and heritage of the West stand proud. In this part…
Four Great Things About the ‘Yellowstone’ Western Drama Series
The standout new TV series, “Yellowstone,” has been very well received. Here are four things that make it such a fantastic, unique experience. Bucks a Lot of Stereotypes The Paramount Network’s series “Yellowstone” revolves around the Dutton family, a large and complex family with behavior patterns and tastes that don’t fall into the usual stereotypes….
TV Series Review: ‘Yellowstone Season 1’: A Riveting Debut for an Outstanding Modern Western Family Drama
TV-MA | 1h 32min | Drama, Western | 2018 With the exception of a few titles, great Western dramas are mainly in my cinematic rearview mirror—cherished artifacts of a bygone era. So, it came as a surprise when I learned of the new Western TV series “Yellowstone,” which takes an unflinching look at ranch life…
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