Americana
Tost strives to reach beyond the basic parameters of his story, not only to lasso some large and uncomfortable themes but to craft a borderline absurdist black comedy around his bleak narrative.
Western
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Although it doesn’t have the charm of John Huston’s film, its exploration of the psychology of greed—and how repeatedly succumbing to such avarice can lead to the corruption and destruction of both the individual and society—is worthy enough on its own merit.
Gun
It’s underwhelming in the quantity and variety of its content, but the quality of what is has to offer is pretty good.