Western themes and tropes applied to a contemporary setting. They deal with the modern "death of the West," changing economic landscapes, and modern law enforcement.
The central conflict often involves the encroachment of "Eastern" laws, technology (the railroad), and social structures onto a lawless land. Western Story
A narrative climax, usually a duel or a "high noon" standoff, where the internal and external conflicts are resolved through a singular act of violence. Western themes and tropes applied to a contemporary setting
Often utilizes "slow-burn" storytelling, building tension through silence and vast visual scales before exploding into fast-paced action. " changing economic landscapes