Reel West Sundays

Classic Westerns. Big Screen.

Every Sunday at 2 pm

Spend your Sundays with the West
on the Big Screen

Reel West Sundays brings classic Western films, expert-led discussions, and one of the coolest seats in Scottsdale.

This season’s films are drawn from Still in the Saddle, an exhibition featuring screen-worn costumes worn by John Wayne and the world’s largest collection of Western film posters.

Tickets just $10 

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Upcoming Film Series

Following each screening, Chief Curator Dr. Andrew Patrick Nelson or guest film experts lead a discussion on the history and cultural impact of the films and filmmakers featured in the series.

After the Credits

The movie doesn’t end when the credits roll.

Present your ticket or admission sticker at participating Old Town Scottsdale restaurants, wineries, and dessert spots to enjoy exclusive offers.

 

*Not all participating businesses are open after the screening. Select offers must be redeemed within 30 days of movie.

 

Logo reading Maelee’s On Main with an orange-gold decorative flourish above dark blue text on a black background, ornate and elegant styling.

Malee’s Thai Bistro
10% off

Logo for 'One Handsome Bastard Distillery & Grill' with 'One' above 'Handsome', 'BASTARD' in a teal ribbon, and 'DISTILLERY • GRILL' beneath.

One Handsome Bastard
10% off
(drinks not included)

Canopy brand logo with the script wordmark above the words 'SCOTTSDALE | OLD TOWN' below it.

Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails
$2 off cocktails  

Canopy brand logo with the script wordmark above the words 'SCOTTSDALE | OLD TOWN' below it.

Marketplace by Arcadia Farms
20% off *

Aridus Winery & Vineyard logo (brand mark)

Aridus
15% off

The Frybread Lounge
10% off

Aridus Winery & Vineyard logo (brand mark)

Daily Dose Kitchen & Bar
20% off *

Aridus Winery & Vineyard logo (brand mark)

The House Brasserie
Free appetizer for 2*

Aridus Winery & Vineyard logo (brand mark)

Skoop Premium
Ice Cream
20% off

About Still in the Saddle

Still in the Saddle: A New History of the Hollywood Western explores the evolution of Western film from 1969–1980 through iconic films, filmmakers, stars, and artifacts. The exhibition features screen-worn costumes worn by John Wayne and the world’s largest collection of Western film posters.

 

Meet Your Host

Andrew Patrick Nelson, PhD

Chief Curator Dr. Andrew Patrick Nelson is one of the nation’s leading authorities on Western cinema and the author of Still in the Saddle: The Hollywood Western, 1969–1980. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on NPR, and he regularly appears as a commentator on the History Channel and other networks. Following each Reel West Sundays screening, Dr. Nelson or guest film experts lead a discussion on the history and cultural impact of the featured film.

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