If You Liked The Magnificent Seven...

The remake of The Magnificent Seven opened this Friday and won the weekend box office. Check out these similar titles!

Movies:

• 3:10 to Yuma - Also a remake of a western classic, this contemporary western stars Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. 

• The Magnificent Seven - Why not get the original film while you're at it? This classic features an all star cast, including Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson. 

• Seven Samurai - While the new film starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt is a remake of the 1960 film, the 1960 film is itself a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 action masterpiece. A must-see! 

Books:

• True Grit by Charles Portis - Also adapted to the big screen twice, True Grit is a quintessential western and tale of revenge. 

• Blue-Eye Devil by Robert B. Parker - From acclaimed author Robert B. Parker comes this story of lawmen intent on protecting local merchants who are being harassed for protection money. 

• Zeke and Ned by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana - From the author of Lonesome Dove! A case of adultery escalates into a desperate shootout.