Episode 120. 3:10 2 3:10 to Yuma

In a long-time-coming episode, Alex and Jonathan talk about the two existing film adaptations of Elmore Leonard's short western story '3:10 to Yuma': 3:10 to Yuma (1957) and 3:10 to Yuma (2007). We discuss differences and similarities in the story between the two, ways the two films indicate changing cinematic sensibilities over fifty years, and… Continue reading Episode 120. 3:10 2 3:10 to Yuma

Episode 14. Samurai and Sombreros Vol. 2

Once again we pit sword-masters against gunslingers in part two of our Samurai and Sombreros series. This week Alex and Jonathan discuss Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961) and Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars (1964). We talk about tonal changes in adaptations, visual character development, and varied uses of violence and humor. https://youtu.be/LpTGp0zlTZA https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bQ4rPmsJFwAwwiIRQVJq0?si=spsjROY4Ro6djX_z9n3KDw Also on iTunes Skip to: Yojimbo (3:33), A Fistful… Continue reading Episode 14. Samurai and Sombreros Vol. 2