What Makes a Western Villain What makes a Western villain so mean? Meet the bad guys we love to hate! Bruce Dern, Jack Palance, Lee Marvin—actors who played notorious Western villains. Read Now
A Hometown Homage to James Stewart A glimpse into Hollywood heavyweight and Western hero, James Stewart’s hometown, the Christmas tree capital of the world, Indiana, Pennsylvania. Read Now
Wild West Travel: Durango, CO Explore Durango, Colorado in INSP’s "Wanderlust in the Wild West" – a travel destination where history, adventure, and stunning landscapes converge. Read Now
Maureen O’Hara’s Other Male Co-Stars Maureen O’Hara lit up the screen with John Wayne, but the Duke had some competition! INSP blog explores Mo’s other leading men: Jimmy Stewart and more. Read Now
Hollywood Legend: Barbara Stanwyck—Her Life and Career The life and career of Barbara Stanwyck, star of The Big Valley! INSP fans love this bold, independent, feisty leading lady. Read The Barbara Stanwyck Story. Read Now
Audie Murphy, James Stewart—the men who played Destry James Stewart’s Destry vs. Audie Murphy’s Destry! Western writer Henry C. Parke compares the movies Destry Rides again, and Destry for INSP. Read Now
Buffalo Girls (1995) Star-studded Western miniseries on INSP! Calamity Jane shares stories about women of the West and Bill Hickok’s Wild West show. With Sam Elliott, Reba McEntire… LEARN MORE
The Jack Bull (1999) INSP fans will love John Cusack in this Western! A horse trader is determined to exact justice from a greedy rancher in The Wyoming Territory. LEARN MORE
The Redhead from Wyoming Maureen O'Hara plays a plucky redhead aims to run a cattle-buying business on the range. But will she be branded a cattle rustler instead? LEARN MORE
Johnny Guitar INSP Western fans, buckle up—Joan Crawford stars in Johnny Guitar! A feisty saloon owner fights for her life after being accused of helping a murderer. LEARN MORE
Rio Bravo Rio Bravo - Classic Western starring John Wayne, Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson! Sheriff John T. Chance defends the town against a powerful rancher seeking vengeance. LEARN MORE
Gunsmoke TV Show Gunsmoke, starring James Arness. Join the cast of Gunsmoke and Marshal Matt Dillon who keeps law and order in Old West Dodge City. LEARN MORE