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Post‑War Westerns: The Moral Turn (with John Sanders)

Post‑War Westerns: The Moral Turn (with John Sanders)

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 Cinema Scope is in the running for several awards at the Inaugural Podcast Tonight Awards, including Listener's Choice. If you're a fan of the show, please consider casting a vote for us. Thanks!After WWII, the Western changed—heroes got complicated, communities got fragile, and violence carried consequences. Andy Nelson and John Sanders explore six key films: Red River, High Noon, Shane, Johnny Guitar, The Searchers, and 3:10 to Yuma.Listen in one go or in chapters—this one’s built for deep listening over time.Members: extended discussion on The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Gunfighter, Winchester ’73, Forty Guns, The Big Country, and Ride Lonesome.🎬 Deep Dive👤 Meet John Sanders (Appalachian State University)🎥 Full Discussion on YouTube🍿 Essential FilmsRed River — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdHigh Noon — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdShane — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdJohnny Guitar — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdThe Searchers — Apple TV • Amazon • Letterboxd3:10 to Yuma — Apple TV • Amazon • Letterboxd📋 View our full list on Letterboxd🎞️ More Post‑War Westerns John Recommends(00:00) - Welcome to Cinema Scope • Post-War Westerns(02:17) - Meet John Sanders(07:32) - Westerns Pre-War(14:23) - Societal Shift Post-War(22:10) - Where It Fits in the Cinematic Family Tree(27:50) - Key Elements(46:34) - The Films(47:28) - Red River(57:48) - High Noon(01:11:11) - Shane(01:23:52) - Johnny Guitar(01:34:20) - The Searchers(01:47:14) - 3:10 to Yuma(01:57:29) - Influence and Impact(02:07:49) - Wrapping It UpHow to Listen: Long-form, multi-film conversations.Best enjoyed in chapters—jump in by topic rather than starting at episode one.Support The Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Become a member for just $5/month or $55/yearJoin our Discord community of movie loversThe Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next Reel with Andy Nelson and Pete WrightSitting in the DarkConnect With Us:Main Site: WebMovie Platforms: Letterboxd | FlickchartSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | PinterestYour Hosts: AndyShop & Stream:Merch Store: Apparel, stickers, mugs & moreWatch Page: Buy/rent films we've discussedOriginals: Source material from our episodesSpecial offers: Letterboxd Pro/Patron discount | Audible
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