Attention U.S. TCM Subscribers: Top Ten Western #8, High Noon, is a simple but tightly constructed narrative, one of the few that unravels almost completely in real time. This western shows how to build suspense and character synergistically to create a most genuine and satisfying cinematic experience. The showdown will arrive on TCM Thursday, March 8 at 5pm PST. Here is High Noon listed among my Top Ten Western Treasures: