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Western film lovers Felicity Flesher and Clarence Pruitt talk Western films, old and new.

  1. 27/03/2022

    Stagecoach

    Hold it! This episode of Film Frontier is all about one of the greatest films, not to mention Westerns, of all time: Stagecoach from 1939. It's the film that brought John Ford and John Wayne together at last. We talk about these two legends, the impact of the film on directors like Kurosawa and Spielberg, and the immense contributions of stunt pioneer Yakima Canutt. Thanks for listening and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and check out our other episodes. Also be sure to follow the show on social media!

    1h 44m

  2. 25/12/2021

    The Harder They Fall

    2021 brought a few fantastic new Western movies to audiences. On today's episode we discuss first-time feature director Jeymes Samuel's The Harder They Fall starring the likes of Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield, and more! In our discussion of the movie, we also talk about the famous historic black cowboys that inspired the characters as well as previous black cowboys featured on film throughout the years. Check out the film on Netflix now and then dive into this episode to join us as we break it down! Thanks for listening and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and check out our other episodes. Also be sure to follow the show on Twitter and Instagram!

    1h 5m

  3. 27/01/2021

    One-Eyed Jacks

    We're excited to talk about Marlon Brando's one and only directorial effort, the 1961 western One-Eyed Jacks, starring Brando, Karl Malden, Pina Pellicer, Katy Jurado, Ben Johnson, and Slim Pickens. A notorious production behind the scenes, we delve into its connections to Rod Serling, Sam Peckinpah, Stanley Kubrick, and how it may be the bridge between the Traditional Western and the Spaghetti Western.  If you want to check out this film, we recommend the Criterion Collection (US) / Arrow Video (UK) release, a 4K restoration by Universal Pictures and The Film Foundation, supervised by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. And if you'd like to learn even more, be sure to check out Toby Roan's book A Million Feet of Film: The Making of One-Eyed Jacks. Thanks for listening and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and check out our other episodes. Also be sure to follow the show on Twitter and Instagram!

    1h 1m

  4. 17/12/2020

    The Hired Hand

    Just how does counterculture icon Peter Fonda follow up his groundbreaking classic, Easy Rider? By making his feature directorial debut with an artsy, feminist Western of course! On this Film Frontier, we discuss 1971's The Hired Hand starring Fonda and the fantastic Warren Oates and Verna Bloom. Listen in for connections to the New Hollywood film movement, Henry and Jane Fonda, and more! Thanks for listening and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and check out our other episodes. Also be sure to follow the show on Twitter and Instagram!

    1h 16m

  5. 29/06/2020

    Tombstone Rashomon and Alex Cox

    On this episode we discuss Tombstone Rashomon, the newest release from Alex Cox (Repo Man, Sid & Nancy). The film is another look at the Gunfight at the OK Corral (which we've covered here before), but this time filtered through Kurosawa's Rashomon. We also got to interview the insightful director, but please pardon the audio quality. Thanks for listening and please be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes!

    49 min

  6. 22/11/2019

    The Tall T & An Eye for An Eye

    Take in a Western double feature of The Tall T and An Eye for An Eye, as Film Frontier covers their visit to the 2019 Lone Pine Film Festival in Lone Pine, California! Clarence and Felicity discuss these two films, both of which feature the glorious rocky landscapes of the Alabama Hills. First up is the classic B Western The Tall T (1957) from famed director/star pair Budd Boetticher and Randolph Scott. Join us as we take a glimpse at one shared Universe that Martin Scorsese believes in -- the Boetticher/Scott Universe. Take that, Marvel! Next we cover a rarer treat, An Eye for An Eye (1966), featuring Robert Lansing and Patrick Wayne alongside a villainous turn from Slim Pickens. Please rate, subscribe, and check out our other episodes. Also be sure to follow the show, Felicity, and Clarence on social media.

    39 min

  7. 24/08/2019

    Tom Mix, featuring an interview with accompanist and historian Ben Model

    Join us as we go back to some of the earlier Westerns, two films by the great silent cowboy Tom Mix (not to mention Tony the Wonder Horse) - The Great K&A Train Robbery (1926) and Outlaws of Red River (1927). We were fortunate enough to see both at the 2019 TCM Classic Film Festival, featuring gorgeous prints by the Museum of Modern Art and exciting accompaniment by Ben Model. Ben was also gracious enough to join us for an interview to provide his silent film expertise as well as a look at his unique profession. Please rate, subscribe, and check out our other episodes. Also be sure to follow the show, Felicity, Clarence, and Ben. Thanks for listening!

    1h 2m

  8. 27/07/2019

    Winchester '73

    Join us for a discussion on the classic 1950 film that changed the Western, Winchester '73, the first collaboration between star James Stewart and director Anthony Mann. Also starring Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, and some interesting cameos. Follow the show, Felicity, and Clarence on social media and thanks for checking us out!

    45 min
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Western film lovers Felicity Flesher and Clarence Pruitt talk Western films, old and new.

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  • Creator
    Felicity Flesher/Clarence Pruitt
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    FILM FRONTIER

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