Silver Screens & Small Town Dreams: An Interview With Conrad Wendland

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Conrad Wendland, owner of the historic Hi-line Theater in Rudyard, Montana. From working on film sets in Los Angeles to returning home to farm and revive a beloved small-town movie theater, Conrad shares his incredible journey and passion for storytelling, community, and preserving rural Montana traditions.We talk about:The history of the Hi-line TheaterMystery Movie WednesdaysFossil Fest in RudyardThe magic of movie theaters in small townsHollywood vs. Hi-line lifeWhy local businesses and community spaces matterAlong the way, we dive into everything from Jurassic Park and cult classics to the future of rural communities across Montana’s Hi-line.If you love movies, small towns, nostalgia, or stories about people making a difference in their communities, this episode is for you.Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow along for more conversations highlighting the people, places, and projects that make North Central Montana special