They're showing a series of old horse operas at the theater tonight.Haven't I seen this horse opera before? About a hundred times maybe?
horse opera
A film or theatrical production about the American West (i.e., a western), especially one that is clichéd or formulaic. My grandfather and I had a tradition of watching old horse operas every Sunday on TV.
horse opera
n. a Western movie. (see also oater.) They’re showing a series of old horse operas at the theater tonight.