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FILM FRONTIER
by Felicity Flesher/Clarence Pruitt
Western film lovers Felicity Flesher and Clarence Pruitt talk Western films, old and new.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Paint Your Wagon
Have you always wanted to go in-depth on the one and only Lerner and Loewe musical co-starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Marvin, and Jean Seberg, Paint Your Wagon (1969)? You're in luck! Join Felicity and Clarence as they debate the notorious flop and its Western legacy. Follow the show, Felicity, and...
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Pale Rider
This episode we cover Pale Rider (1985), directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. We also discuss Clint's return to the genre after 9 years, the state of the '80s Western, and what happened to costar Michael Moriarty. Please rate on iTunes, follow us on social media, and recommend to all your...
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Django
This week we tackle Django, the 1966 Italian Western, directed by Sergio Corbucci and discuss its star, Franco Nero, as well as the Spaghetti Western subgenre as a whole, and the film's connection to Django Unchained (2012).
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Hondo
How about a John Wayne classic? We discuss The Duke in Hondo (1953) as well as costar Geraldine Page, author Louis L'Amour, 3D film, and more! If you enjoy Film Frontier, follow Clarence, Felicity, and the show on social media!
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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Strap in because we've got 6 stories to talk about in the Coen Brothers' new anthology movie The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018). To hear more from the Coens' interview on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, check it out here!
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The Sisters Brothers
This episode we discuss the new release The Sisters Brothers (2018), starring John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix, based on the best-selling novel by Patrick DeWitt. Since it's still so new, we want to emphasize that there are SPOILERS!!!
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Tombstone
To follow up on last episode's look at the historic Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, we dive into the fan-favorite Tombstone from 1993, starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer as Wyatt and Doc. Follow the show, Felicity, and Clarence on social media and thanks for checking us out!
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
On our inaugural episode of Film Frontier, we discuss the 1957 film Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, directed by John Sturges, starring film greats Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Follow the show, Felicity, and Clarence on social media and thanks for checking us out!
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How many episodes does FILM FRONTIER have?
FILM FRONTIER currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is FILM FRONTIER about?
Western film lovers Felicity Flesher and Clarence Pruitt talk Western films, old and new.
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FILM FRONTIER has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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FILM FRONTIER is created and hosted by Felicity Flesher/Clarence Pruitt.
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