How the West Was 'Cast
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Whether you grew up watching the movies of John Wayne, cut your teeth on Clint Eastwood’s “Man with No Name” trilogy, or consider Kevin Costner to be the screen’s quintessential cowboy star, HOW THE WEST WAS ‘CAST is just the podcast you’ve been waiting for. Join screenwriter and journalist Matthew Chernov and film historian and professor Andrew Patrick Nelson as they discuss the beloved masterpieces, forgotten treasures, and curious cult movies that make up the Western film genre. From the timeless classics of the 1940s and ‘50s, to the bold and bloody titles of the 1960s and ‘70s, to the prestige Westerns of today, HOW THE WEST WAS ‘CAST explores one of cinema’s most fascinating and enduring genres.
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Western Movie Books – with Authors Henry C. Parke and Cory Everett
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBRead any good Western movie books lately? On this page-turning episode, we’re highlighting some of our favorite books about the Western genre. From biographies and coffee table books to scholarly studies and acclaimed film guides, you’ll find plenty of reading recommendations here that will deepen your love of Westerns. And joining us to talk about their own recent Western film books are two authors you’ll definitely enjoying meeting. First, Andrew interviews Henry C. Parke about his new boo...
Horizon: An American Saga (2024) – Trailer Reaction
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThe official trailer for Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga was just released, and Matthew Chernov and Andrew Patrick Nelson are sharing their first reactions to it in this special episode! What clues to the film’s story and characters are hidden within this 3-minute trailer? What tone is Costner going for this time around, and how will his wildly ambitious cinematic epic fit into his already impressive Western filmography? There’s a lot here to chew on, so join Matt and Andrew as the...
A "Secret" Announcement from How the West Was 'Cast!
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBWant to hear a secret episode of How the West Was ‘Cast? We’ve recorded a new hourlong show that won’t be published online. But we’ll gladly send you the secret episode in exchange for reviewing our show on the Apple Podcast platform, or the Audible platform, or whatever platform you use. Simply review our podcast somewhere, take a screenshot of your review and email it to us, or just email us a message letting us know you reviewed the show, and we’ll send you an exclusive link to the sec...
Warner Brothers and Westerns - with Author Chris Yogerst
November 01, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis year marks the centennial anniversary of Warner Brothers, the legendary Hollywood studio founded by Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner. To commemorate the occasion, we're joined by author Chris Yogerst, whose latest book - The Warner Brothers - was recently published by the University Press of Kentucky. On this fascinating episode, Chris and Andrew Patrick Nelson discuss the history of the Western film genre at Warner Brothers, and they look at several of the most memorable and importa...
Revenge of the Horror Westerns
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIt’s the Halloween season, so we’re returning to the terrifying topic of horror Westerns! Join us as we discuss, dissect, and dismember six of the scariest, eeriest, and just plain weirdest Westerns ever made. From a moody 1959 vampire film to an occult oddity released in the '70s to a would-be Hollywood blockbuster from 2010, these macabre movies are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. And as a blood-curdling bonus, we’ve got a special interview with author and editor Patrick R. M...
BONUS EPISODE! Into the Wild Frontier - with Showrunner Paul Epstein
August 14, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this special bonus episode, we take a look at the factual Western drama series Into the Wild Frontier, which is entering its fourth season on the INSP network. Our very own Andrew Patrick Nelson has appeared numerous times on the series, providing info and commentary about the legendary figures and historic events covered on the show. Joining us on podcast to discuss the series is Emmy-nominated filmmaker Paul Epstein, the executive producer and showrunner on Into the Wild Frontier. Don’t...
Little Big Man (1970)
August 10, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB1970 was an important year for Indian-themed Westerns, with A Man Called Horse and Soldier Blue both released within months of each other. But by far the most popular Indian Western of that year was Arthur Penn’s Oscar-nominated Little Big Man. On this episode, Andrew Patrick Nelson discusses the film’s public reception, its Vietnam war symbolism, the acclaimed performance of supporting actor Chief Dan George, and many other issues surrounding the Dustin Hoffman classic. The episode also fea...
Overlooked Westerns of the 1990s
June 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBReturn with us now to the decade that gave the world Zima®, Beanie Babies, and the Macarena. That's right, we're traveling back to the 1990s for a discussion about six overlooked Westerns that deserve more attention! You won't find iconic '90s classics like Dances with Wolves, Unforgiven, orTombstone on this particular show. Instead, we're focusing on '90s Westerns that have been either ignored, forgotten, or underappreciated for far too long. So toss a burger on your George Foreman Grill®, ...
Ride Lonesome (1959) - with Writer & Producer Kirk Ellis
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWritten by Burt Kennedy and directed by Budd Boetticher, the intense 1959 Western Ride Lonesome stars legendary actor Randolph Scott as a bounty hunter traveling across a desolate landscape on a secret quest for vengeance. Join us for a fascinating conversation with two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis, whose new book - titled Ride Lonesome - offers uniquely personal insights about one of the most popular Westerns of the '50s. Kirk Ellis's book, Ride Lonesome, is publi...
Blood on the Moon (1948) - with Film Scholar Alan K. Rode
February 28, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBThe gripping story of a down-and-out cowhand who becomes ensnared in a complex scheme to dupe a local rancher out of a fortune, the moody 1948 film Blood on the Moon combines the mythic milieu of the Hollywood Western with the dark psychological themes of a classic noir. On this engaging episode, Andrew Patrick Nelson chats with acclaimed author, biographer and film noir expert Alan K. Rode, whose latest book – titled Blood on the Moon – offers a fascinating analysis of this influential West...
A Tribute to Western Movie Hats - with Actor & Hatmaker Travis Eller
December 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBHold on to your hats, folks! On this episode, we're taking an in-depth look at some of the greatest Western movie hats of all time. You'll hear about iconic hats worn by John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Burt Lancaster, Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Lee Marvin, and many more of your favorite stars. Joining us to talk about Western hats is actor Travis Eller, who owns and operates Ugly Outlaw Hats, a custom hat shop that specializes in creating authentic Western-style hats. Visit Ugly Outlaw Hats...
Western Film Scores - with Musician Mark Swan
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThink about your favorite Western and chances are you can practically hear the rousing theme music playing in your head. On this melodious new episode, musician Mark Swan, from the band Natalie Pryce, joins us to discuss six Western film scores that we highly recommend. It’s an entertaining look at classic movie music from the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘90s. We also chat about Mark’s amazing new album, Frontera USA, which is the soundtrack to an imaginary Spaghetti Western! So get ready to hum a...
Animated Westerns - with 'Fievel Goes West' Director Phil Nibbelink
July 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this supersized episode, we’re discussing animated Westerns! From the charming 1956 Disney short A Cowboy Needs a Horse to the dazzling 2011 Oscar-winner Rango, you'll hear about many of the most beloved animated Westerns of all time. And joining us to talk about his own amazing contribution to the genre is acclaimed animator and director Phil Nibbelink, whose 1991 classic An American Tail: Fievel Goes West remains one of the most popular movies of its kind. It’s an "animated" conversatio...
BONUS EPISODE! The Pioneertown International Film Festival
May 12, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBLater this month, the Pioneertown International Film Festival makes its debut in California’s High Desert region, kicking off three days of classic Westerns, world premieres, documentaries, shorts, concerts and live workshops. On this special bonus episode, we chat with Julian Pinder, the co-founder of the festival, and Todd Luoto, the festival’s head programmer, to find out more about the exciting Western-themed events they’re planning! For tickets to the festival, or for info about the sc...
High Noon (1952) – With Film Historian Austin Fisher
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThis year marks the 70th anniversary of High Noon. To celebrate that auspicious occasion, we’ve invited award-winning author, professor and cultural historian Austin Fisher on the show to talk about the film’s reputation as the quintessential Cold War-era Western. Is High Noon really an allegory for the Hollywood blacklist and the anti-communist investigations of the 1940s and ‘50s? Or has that popular reading been overstated to a large degree? We discuss that topic, and much more, on this p...
High Noon (1952) – with Film Historian Austin Fisher
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThis year marks the 70th anniversary of High Noon. To celebrate that auspicious occasion, we’ve invited award-winning author, professor and cultural historian Austin Fisher on the show to talk about the film’s reputation as the quintessential Cold War-era Western. Is High Noon really an allegory for the Hollywood blacklist and the anti-communist investigations of the 1940s and ‘50s? Or has that popular reading been overstated to a large degree? We discuss that topic, and much more, on this p...
Heaven's Gate (1980) - with 'Cimino' Biographer Charles Elton
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBMore than 40 years after its initial release, Michael Cimino's ambitious Western epic Heaven's Gate remains one of the most divisive films of all time. Some still see it as a colossal failure in every way, while others (like our very own Matthew Chernov) regard it as an astonishing work of art. On this special episode, we speak with author Charles Elton about his new book Cimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Vision. Join us for a revealing interview about the controvers...
Heaven's Gate (1980) - With 'Cimino' Biographer Charles Elton
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBMore than 40 years after its initial release, Michael Cimino's ambitious Western epic Heaven's Gate remains one of the most divisive films of all time. Some still see it as a colossal failure in every way, while others (like our very own Matthew Chernov) regard it as an astonishing work of art. On this special episode, we speak with author Charles Elton about his new book Cimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Vision. Join us for a revealing interview about the controvers...
Revenge Westerns - with Novelist Tony Healey
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIf it's true that revenge is a dish best served cold, then this episode of How the West Was Cast is damn near frozen! Join us as we welcome author Tony Healey for a look at some of our favorite revenge-themed Westerns. You'll hear about films like Valdez is Coming, Hannie Caulder, Open Range, and many more. We also discuss Tony's recent novels in the popular Ralph Compton Western series. So put on your headphones and prepare for retribution! For further study on the subject of this episode...
Revenge Westerns - With Author Tony Healey
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIf it's true that revenge is a dish best served cold, then this episode of How the West Was Cast is damn near frozen! Join us as we welcome author Tony Healey for a look at some of our favorite revenge-themed Westerns. You'll hear about films like Valdez is Coming, Hannie Caulder, Open Range, and many more. We also discuss Tony's recent novels in the popular Ralph Compton Western series. So put on your headphones and prepare for retribution! For further study on the subject of this episode...
Men of the West: Ford, Wayne, Leone, Eastwood
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 34.6 MBIf there's a quaternity of artists whose work in the Western genre continues to attract legions of fans and inspire generations of filmmakers, it's most certainly John Ford, John Wayne, Sergio Leone, and Clint Eastwood. On this episode, co-host Andrew Patrick Nelson discusses the profound impact these four giants had on the genre, and reveals that many of the popular notions we have about them may not paint the full picture. It's a fascinating lecture that was originally delivered at the Mo...
The Hateful Eight (2015) - With Costume Designer and Filmmaker Courtney Hoffman
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBJoin us for a frank and funny conversation with filmmaker Courtney Hoffman, who discusses the dazzling costumes she designed for Jared Moshe's DEAD MAN'S BURDEN and Quentin Tarantino's THE HATEFUL EIGHT. We also talk about THE GOOD TIME GIRLS, an acclaimed short Western starring Laura Dern and Garret Dillahunt that Courtney both wrote and directed. It's a lively interview with one of the genre's brightest new stars. THE GOOD TIME GIRLS is currently available to watch on YouTube and at Court...
The Hateful Eight (2015) - with Costume Designer Courtney Hoffman
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBJoin us for a frank and funny conversation with filmmaker Courtney Hoffman, who discusses the dazzling costumes she designed for Jared Moshe's DEAD MAN'S BURDEN and Quentin Tarantino's THE HATEFUL EIGHT. We also talk about THE GOOD TIME GIRLS, an acclaimed short Western starring Laura Dern and Garret Dillahunt that Courtney both wrote and directed. It's a lively interview with one of the genre's brightest new stars. THE GOOD TIME GIRLS is currently available to watch on YouTube and at Court...
The Hateful Eight (2015) - With Costume Designer Courtney Hoffman
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBJoin us for a frank and funny conversation with filmmaker Courtney Hoffman, who discusses the dazzling costumes she designed for Jared Moshe's DEAD MAN'S BURDEN and Quentin Tarantino's THE HATEFUL EIGHT. We also talk about THE GOOD TIME GIRLS, an acclaimed short Western starring Laura Dern and Garret Dillahunt that Courtney both wrote and directed. It's a lively interview with one of the genre's brightest new stars. THE GOOD TIME GIRLS is currently available to watch on YouTube and at Court...
Cowboys & Indians Magazine: The 100 Best Westerns Ever Made - with Film Critic Joe Leydon
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBJoin us for a conversation with esteemed film critic Joe Leydon about the new "100 Greatest Western Movies" list he compiled for Cowboys & Indians Magazine. During the episode, Joe reveals why certain films ranked high, while others - like "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," for example - don't appear at all. It's a lively discussion with one of the foremost authorities on the Western film genre.
Cowboys & Indians Magazine: The 100 Best Westerns Ever Made - With Film Critic Joe Leydon
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBJoin us for a conversation with esteemed film critic Joe Leydon about the new "100 Greatest Western Movies" list he compiled for Cowboys & Indians Magazine. During the episode, Joe reveals why certain films ranked high, while others - like "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," for example - don't appear at all. It's a lively discussion with one of the foremost authorities on the Western film genre.
The Comedy Western Roundup!
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBOn this side-splitting episode, co-hosts Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov look at six comedy Westerns made between 1925 and 1998. From a silent classic about the friendship between a man and a cow to the final film of a Saturday Night Live legend, this rollicking roundup of titles is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. It's the only podcast you'll ever hear that spends as much time talking about drag queen Divine as it does discussing John Wayne.
The Ballad of Little Jo (1993) - With Filmmaker Maggie Greenwald
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBJoin us for an interview with award-winning writer-director Maggie Greenwald, whose superb movie "The Ballad of Little Jo" is one of the best Westerns of the '90s. We discuss Maggie's love of the genre, her early work as an indie filmmaker, and we get the inside story about the making of her acclaimed Western. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!
The Ballad of Little Jo (1993) - with Filmmaker Maggie Greenwald
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBJoin us for an interview with award-winning writer-director Maggie Greenwald, whose superb movie "The Ballad of Little Jo" is one of the best Westerns of the '90s. We discuss Maggie's love of the genre, her early work as an indie filmmaker, and we get the inside story about the making of her acclaimed Western. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!
Jesse James On Screen
March 27, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBFilm historian Andrew Patrick Nelson provides an illuminating look at the cinematic representation of Jesse James by examining six of the most successful and best-known Westerns about the legendary outlaw. From Henry King's 1939 classic "Jesse James" to Andrew Dominik's Oscar-nominated drama "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" from 2007, Nelson reveals the complex role that media played in shaping James' public persona.
Vera Cruz (1954) - with Outlaw Songstress Sarah Vista
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBOn this episode, we're heading south of the border to discuss the influential 1954 classic "Vera Cruz." Joining us on the show is award-winning recording artist Sarah Vista, whose brand new album - Songs From the Silver Screen - is already a Western fan favorite. In addition to sharing her thoughts on the film, the incomparable Ms. Vista gives us an inside look at her latest release. It's a conversation you can't afford to miss!
Vera Cruz (1954) - With Special Guest Sarah Vista
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBOn this episode, we're heading south of the border to discuss the influential 1954 classic "Vera Cruz." Joining us on the show is award-winning recording artist Sarah Vista, whose brand new album - Songs From the Silver Screen - is already a Western fan favorite. In addition to sharing her thoughts on the film, the incomparable Ms. Vista gives us an inside look at her latest release. It's a conversation you can't afford to miss!
Vera Cruz (1954) - with Outlaw Songstress Sarah Vista
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBOn this episode, we're heading south of the border to discuss the influential 1954 classic "Vera Cruz." Joining us on the show is award-winning recording artist Sarah Vista, whose brand new album - Songs From the Silver Screen - is already a Western fan favorite. In addition to sharing her thoughts on the film, the incomparable Ms. Vista gives us an inside look at her latest release. It's a conversation you can't afford to miss!
Hondo (1953)
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBJohn Wayne's beloved 1953 classic HONDO is arguably the greatest Western the actor made that *wasn't* directed by either John Ford or Howard Hawks. Join co-hosts Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov as they discuss a film that's part frontier adventure, part romantic love story, and part 3D extravaganza. If you're a fan of the Duke, you won't want to miss this super-sized episode!
The Best Saloon Girls, Bartenders and Bar Fights
November 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBThirsty for a new episode? Then pour yourself a shot of whiskey and join Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov as they discuss their favorite saloon girls, bartenders, and bar fights. From the outrageously brutal barroom slugfest in John Wayne’s 1942 classic “The Spoilers” to Marilyn Monroe’s sultry performance as a saloon singer in the 1954 adventure “River of No Return,” we explore some of the greatest bar scenes in movie history. And as an added bonus, we've got a surprise interview a...
The Best Saloon Girls, Bartenders and Bar Fight Scenes
November 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBThirsty for a new episode? Then pour yourself a shot of whiskey and join Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov as they discuss their favorite saloon girls, bartenders, and bar fights. From the outrageously brutal barroom slugfest in John Wayne’s 1942 classic “The Spoilers” to Marilyn Monroe’s sultry performance as a saloon singer in the 1954 adventure “River of No Return,” we explore some of the greatest Western bar scenes in movie history. And as an added bonus, we've got a surprise in...
The Top Horror Westerns
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBIn celebration of the Halloween season, join Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov as they take a terrifying look at some of the weirdest, wildest, and just plain scariest Horror Westerns of the past six decades. From a zero-budget quickie released in 1958 to an obscure TV movie broadcast in 1971 to a fiendish anthology film made in 1990, these six Westerns are guaranteed to give you a nightmare or two. Listen at your own risk!
The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBHi-Yo, Silver! Join us as we discuss the 1981 box office flop "The Legend of the Lone Ranger." Is it the cinematic atrocity that critics claimed it was when it first premiered, or could there be more to this soft-focus homage to Hollywood's B-Westerns than was originally thought? Co-hosts Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov analyze everything from the film's magnificent score, to its spectacular stunt work, to its lackluster poster, to its controversial lead performance, plus so much m...
Director Jared Moshe Talks About "The Ballad of Lefty Brown" and "Dead Man's Burden"
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAn interview with acclaimed writer/director Jared Moshe about his two dynamic Westerns, "Dead Man's Burden" and "The Ballad of Lefty Brown." Among the many topics covered, Jared discusses his introduction to the Western genre, why he decided to shoot in Montana on 35mm, and what it was like to work with Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, and Kathy Baker on his latest movie. He also provides a tantalizing hint about a potential third Western that he's hoping to write and direct in the future. Don't m...
The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017) - with Filmmaker Jared Moshe
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAn interview with acclaimed writer/director Jared Moshe about his two dynamic Westerns, "Dead Man's Burden" and "The Ballad of Lefty Brown." Among the many topics covered, Jared discusses his introduction to the Western genre, why he decided to shoot in Montana on 35mm, and what it was like to work with Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, and Kathy Baker on his latest movie. He also provides a tantalizing hint about a potential third Western that he's hoping to write and direct in the future. Don't m...
The Ballad of Lefty Brown (2017) - With Filmmaker Jared Moshe
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAn interview with acclaimed writer/director Jared Moshe about his two dynamic Westerns, "Dead Man's Burden" and "The Ballad of Lefty Brown." Among the many topics covered, Jared discusses his introduction to the Western genre, why he decided to shoot in Montana on 35mm, and what it was like to work with Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, and Kathy Baker on his latest movie. He also provides a tantalizing hint about a potential third Western that he's hoping to write and direct in the future. Don't m...
Western Movies Today: History, Criticism, Production
July 21, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this bonus episode, Andrew Patrick Nelson delivers a lecture on the ways in which the makers of recent Westerns like MEEK'S CUTOFF (2010) and HOSTILES (2017) discuss their work in relation to classics like WAGON MASTER (1950) and THE SEARCHERS (1956). How their understanding of the genre influences the movies they make, and what it means for our understanding of the Western's rich history, are just two of the intriguing topics covered in this exploration of the current state of the Wester...
The Top Westerns of Rock Hudson
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBJoin Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov as they discuss the six greatest Western films of Hollywood legend Rock Hudson. From the 1952 classic "Bend of the River" to the unjustly forgotten "Showdown" from 1973, this episode chronicles Hudson's surprising success in a genre that he's not typically associated with.
Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) - with Director Steve Carver
May 21, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 31 MBAn interview with director Steve Carver about making the modern-day Western "Lone Wolf McQuade," and about his spectacular new book "Western Portraits: the Unsung Heroes & Villains of the Silver Screen." Steve fills us in on what it was like to shoot that Chuck Norris action classic, and he discusses working with more than 80 legendary Western character actors that he photographed for his book. Don't miss this in-depth conversation!
Director Steve Carver Talks About "Lone Wolf McQuade" & His Book "Western Portraits"
May 21, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 31.1 MBA fascinating interview with director Steve Carver about making the modern-day Western "Lone Wolf McQuade," and about his spectacular new book "Western Portraits: the Unsung Heroes & Villains of the Silver Screen." Steve fills us in on what it was like to shoot that Chuck Norris action classic, and he discusses working with more than 80 legendary Western character actors that he photographed for his book. Don't miss this in-depth conversation!
Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) - With Director Steve Carver
May 21, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 31 MBAn interview with director Steve Carver about making the modern-day Western "Lone Wolf McQuade," and about his spectacular new book "Western Portraits: the Unsung Heroes & Villains of the Silver Screen." Steve fills us in on what it was like to shoot that Chuck Norris action classic, and he discusses working with more than 80 legendary Western character actors that he photographed for his book. Don't miss this in-depth conversation!
Wyatt Earp (1994)
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBCo-hosts Matthew Chernov and Andrew Patrick Nelson offer a spirited debate on the merits of Lawrence Kasdan's 1994 biopic about the legendary lawman of Tombstone, Arizona. Matt loves the film, but Andrew considers it "lumbering." Will they see eye to eye by the end of the episode, or can their argument only be settled with a duel at dawn?
The Top Westerns of Kirk Douglas
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBOn February 5, 2020, Hollywood lost Kirk Douglas, one of the last remaining movie stars from its golden era. On this special episode, Matthew Chernov and Andrew Patrick Nelson each choose their three favorite Kirk Douglas Westerns, and discuss why this cinematic legend was such a natural fit for the genre.
The Top Westerns of Kirk Douglas
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBOn February 5, 2020, Hollywood lost Kirk Douglas, one of the last remaining movie stars from its golden era. On this special episode, Matthew Chernov and Andrew Patrick Nelson each choose their three favorite Kirk Douglas Westerns, and discuss why this cinematic legend was such a natural fit for the genre.
Reevaluating the Hollywood Westerns of the 1970s
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBAn insightful interview with film historian Andrew Patrick Nelson about his book, "Still in the Saddle: The Hollywood Western, 1969 - 1980." Demonstrating that there was far more to the 1970s Westerns than mere revisionism, Nelson provides a challenging new history of the genre's most controversial period.