: This article, available on ResearchGate , examines "post-Westerns" and how films like Wild Bill allow for a "space of reflection" regarding fears in contemporary America.
: Many scholars view the 1995 film as a fascinating "failed" experiment that directly led to Hill directing the pilot of Deadwood in 2004, which used the same historical setting but a different narrative approach.
: Critics frequently discuss the 1080p Blu-ray's transfer, noting the distinctive (and sometimes polarizing) black-and-white flashbacks used to represent Bill’s opium-induced delusions and deteriorating health.
