The Alamo (2004)
[rating:3.5] The Alamo (2004) presents an iconic moment in American history with impressive historical accuracy, Read More...
View ArticleThe Alamo (1960)
[rating:2.0] The Alamo (1960), John Wayne's directorial debut, is entertaining, but stretches the facts horribly, transforming the Texan Revolution from a rebellion by American immigrants who wanted to...
View ArticleTexas Rising
Texas Rising, a miniseries about the Texan Revolution, is simply horrible, The writers' claim to fame is that they produced Hatfields & McCoys, which was really good. This is not good. It is...
View ArticleThe First Texan
[rating:1.5] Hoping to start over in Texas, Sam Houston is drawn into the movement to secede from Mexico. The general chronology of the Texan Revolution is correct, at least the dates are correct, but...
View ArticleMan of Conquest
[rating:2.0] Although the film covers the entire Texan Revolution, it is presented as a chapter in the life of Sam Houston, so viewers will actually learn little about the revolution, especially since...
View ArticleThe Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
[rating:2.0] As the title says, the film examines the thirteen-day-long siege of the Alamo during the Texan Revolution. The best thing that I can say is that Raul Julia clearly had fun playing Santa...
View ArticleThe Texan Revolution (1835-1836)-Part I
A podcast on the Texan Revolution (1835-1836)-Part I. Read More...
View ArticleThe Texan Revolution (1835-1836)
A page listing all of the essays and movie reviews on the Texan Revolution (1835-1836). Read More...
View ArticleTexas
[rating:2.0] The miniseries presents the history of Texas from the establishment of Stephen Austin's first colony in 1823 to the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1846. Lacking the budget...
View ArticleThe Texan Revolution (1835-1836)-Part II
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View ArticleGone To Texas (1986)
[rating:3.0] Gone To Texas is an astonishing faithful presentation of Sam Houston's life, although the fictional version is a more dynamic individual than the real man. Sadly, while the script is...
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