Reds (1981) — "Does one have to be God-fearing and Christian to be decent?"

Warren Beatty directed it, co-wrote it, produced it, and starred in it. We kick off Epic Movie Month with Reds, Beatty's sweeping portrait of journalist John Reed as he sets out to cover one of the most important events of the 20th century, the Russian Revolution. Along the way he falls for Louise Bryant (Diane Keaton), gets directly involved in the Communist Party, and becomes much more than just a writer, with Jack Nicholson as Eugene O'Neill and Maureen Stapleton as Emma Goldman. We talk Beatty's reputation, Nicholson's role, and what makes an "epic". Texas Tech University Professor of Media and Communication David Perlmutter and the host of The World Is Wrong podcast join Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, to talk Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, epics, and so much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast