"Almost every other Western in the last ten years has failed, since Dances with Wolves"

This quote by Lawrence Kasdan is referring to the decrease of the Western category in film. Since the success of the 1990 movie Dances with Wolves, there has actually been a noticeable decrease in the number of Westerns released in the last 10 years. This could be due to the fact that the Western category is seen as outdated and not as popular as it once was. It could likewise be due to the fact that the Western category is seen as too niche and not as available to a larger audience. The success of Dances with Wolves might be viewed as a one-off, and since then, filmmakers have hesitated to buy Westerns. This could be due to the fact that they are viewed as too risky and not as rewarding as other genres. The quote is a reflection of the decline of the Western genre in movie, and how it has been not able to duplicate the success of Dances with Wolves.