Rust (2024)

Michael and Pax talk about Rust, the Alec Baldwin Western with a tragic behind-the-scenes history. It almost wasn't completed, but completed it was, so we discuss not just its past, but also how it turned out.

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The Lone Ranger (2013)

Pax and Michael delve into the kind-of-a-mess Disney Lone Ranger starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer.

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Shanghai Noon (2000)

Michael and Pax finally cover one of their favorite Western comedies, Shanghai Noon starring Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, and Lucy Liu.

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Shalako (1968)

Pax and Michael dig into the 1968 Western based on a Louis L'amour novel and starring Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot.

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The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1974)

Michael and Pax revisit one of Michael's childhood favorites to see if it holds up. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was a cultural phenomenon in its day, but is it as good as all its sequels, TV show, and lunchboxes suggest?

We also rank our favorite Western movie posters, which you can see if you follow us on Bluesky.

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Nevada Smith (1966)

Pax and Michael seek out the 1966 revenge adventure Nevada Smith starring Steve McQueen, Brian Keith, and Susanne Pleshette. We also talk a bit about the movie The Carpetbaggers from 1964 where the Nevada Smith character originated.

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Hell Bent for Leather (1960)

Michael and Pax finally visit the podcast's namesake (more or less): George Sherman's Hell Bent for Leather starring Audie Murphy, Felicia Farr, and Stephen McNally.

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