Lawrence Kasdan (who also worked on Raiders of the Lost Ark and Wyatt Earp) wrote and directed Silverado, a film that attempts to recapture the feel of classic westerns—something I initially believed was an obscure title from the 1970s when I added it to my list. However, it turned out to be a movie made during the transition between the mid-80s and the 90s, which gave me some initial reservations that ultimately …

“Silverado,” released in 1985, is a lively and entertaining Western centered around two brothers (played by Scott Glenn & Kevin Costner) and two other men (Kevin Kline & Danny Glover) who join forces to confront the corrupt sheriff of Silverado, New Mexico. When I first saw "Silverado" years ago, I was put off by an unbelievable prison escape early on, plus what seemed like a silly portrayal of Costner’s character…

Hello again! Lawrence Kasdan directed Silverado, which he also co-wrote alongside his brother Mark. The film features Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehy, Jeff Goldblum, Linda Hunt and Rosanna Arquette. Bruce Broughton composed the music, and John Bailey handled the cinematography. As someone who appreciates Westerns, it’s fascinating to look back at Silverado about 30 years aft…