We Deal In Lead – Episode 5: True Grit (1969) and True Grit (2010)

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Welcome to the Busted Trail Saloon. Behind the bar there’s whiskey, there’s ladies yonder, and the men at the poker table are from the We Deal in Lead Podcast. Folks from out of town may want to sit down and play a hand, or mayhap listen to an old timer spin a yarn or two. Whatever the reason for comin’ in, stick around, holster yer weapons, and rest your boots.

A part of the Movie Podcast Network, We Deal in Lead is a podcast focusing on westerns, big and small. From the golden era, featuring John Wayne, Glenn Ford, and James Stewart, to the Spaghetti’s with Clint Eastwood, and then off to hills the modern westerns like Silverado, Tombstone, and Appaloosa, we review and discuss the great wild west until the cows come home. Hell, we even get into some TV here and there.

The lead dealers were without Tennessee Two Guns on this episode, but the posse survived the night. Episode 5 features yet another Cohen Brothers’ masterpiece, a remake of a beloved classic. Originally released in 1969, True Grit was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars John Wayne as the lovable, crotchety Rooster Cogburn, with Kim Darby as Mattie Ross and musician Glen Campbell as LaBoeuf.

But this town isn’t big enough for the both of them.

In 2010, True Grit was released, this time directed by the Cohen Brothers and staring Jeff Bridges as Rooster, Matt Damon as LaBoeuf, Josh Brolin as the villain Tom Chaney, and newcomer and absolute joy Hailee Steinfeld as young Mattie Ross.

Which movie delivers best? Does the era of classic westerns bring charm which outweighs the technical achievement of the remake? Which Rooster, which Ross, and which villains take the seats at the bar while the others skulk in the corner? We have our opinions, so give your own the comments section.

Podcast artwork and production by Wild Matt Daniels. Music courtesy of Little Hawk.

We Deal in Lead – Episode 4: No Country for Old Men

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Welcome to the Busted Trail Saloon. Behind the bar there’s whiskey, there’s ladies yonder, and the men at the poker table are from the We Deal in Lead Podcast. Folks from out of town may want to sit down and play a hand, or mayhap listen to an old timer spin a yarn or two. Whatever the reason for comin’ in, stick around, holster yer weapons, and rest your boots.

A part of the Movie Podcast Network, We Deal in Lead is a podcast focusing on westerns, big and small. From the golden era, featuring John Wayne, Glenn Ford, and James Stewart, to the Spaghetti’s with Clint Eastwood, and then off to hills the modern westerns like Silverado, Tombstone, and Appaloosa, we review and discuss the great wild west until the cows come home. Hell, we even get into some TV here and there.

Episode 4 celebrates the 10 year anniversary of a Cohen Brothers’ masterpiece, No Country for Old Men. Based on the Cormack McCarthy book of the same name, this film captures everything there is to love about thrillers, and leaves no one wanting another ounce of suspense. A slow burn, few movies manage to deliver such greatness.

With a memorable portrayal of evil incarnate, Javier Bardem steals the show in the movie that put him on the map; he plays Anton Chigur, the perfect villain. Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin deliver as our heroes, everyday men in a ever changing world. The critics loved it, but what do the hosts of We Deal in Lead think? Find out now by listening to the damn episode! But your thoughts on the movie matter just as much, so give them lead-dealers a holler in the comments section.

Podcast artwork and production by Wild Matt Daniels. Music courtesy of Little Hawk.

 

We Deal in Lead – Episode 3: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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Welcome to the Busted Trail Saloon. Behind the bar there’s whiskey, there’s ladies yonder, and the men at the poker table are from the We Deal in Lead Podcast. Folks from out of town may want to sit down and play a hand, or mayhap listen to an old timer spin a yarn or two. Whatever the reason for comin’ in, stick around, holster yer weapons, and rest your boots.

A part of the Movie Podcast Network, We Deal in Lead is a podcast focusing on westerns, big and small. From the golden era, featuring John Wayne, Glenn Ford, and James Stewart, to the Spaghetti’s with Clint Eastwood, and then off to hills the modern westerns like Silverado, Tombstone, and Appaloosa, we review and discuss the great wild west until the cows come home. Hell, we even get into some TV here and there.

Episode 3 brings a raucous discussion of the great and vibrant Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and features special guest and MPN alum Cody Clark, or as you’ll know him on this show, Rootin’ Tootin’ Cowboy Cody Clark! Things get a might bit complex in the grasslands, names included.

Known for breaking traditional western convention and two leads who all but lecture on how to be charismatic and masculine, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid continues to be a genre favorite for movie fanatics. But what do the hosts of We Deal in Lead think? Find out now by listening to the damn episode! But your thoughts on the movie matter just as much, so give them lead-dealers a holler in the comments section.

Podcast artwork and production by Wild Matt Daniels. Music courtesy of Little Hawk.

Hosts ratings for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Wild Matt Daniels – 10

Mad Doc Dave – 9.5

Tennessee Two-Guns T-Bog – 10

Cowboy Cody Clark – 10

Show notes:

Movie Podcast Network Meetup Event 2017! (THIS ALREADY HAPPENED AND WAS GREAT)

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – The Early Years

 

We Deal in Lead – Episode 2: The Proposition (2004)

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Welcome to the Busted Trail Saloon. Behind the bar there’s whiskey, there’s ladies yonder, and the men at the poker table are from the We Deal in Lead Podcast. Folks from out of town may want to sit down and play a hand, or mayhap listen to an old timer spin a yarn or two. Whatever the reason for comin’ in, stick around, holster yer weapons, and rest your boots.

A part of the Movie Podcast Network, We Deal in Lead is a podcast focusing on westerns, big and small. From the golden era, featuring John Wayne, Glenn Ford, and James Stewart, to the Spaghetti’s with Clint Eastwood, and then off to hills the modern westerns like Silverado, Tombstone, and Appaloosa, we review and discuss the great wild west until the cows come home. Hell, we even get into some TV here and there.

In the second episode, Mad Doc Dave takes the gang through 2004’s “The Proposition” starring Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, John Huston and the late John Hurt, in what can only be described as a beautiful, dry, hollow story of Australia’s relentless outback and what devils could be found there. Your thoughts on the movie matter, so give us a holler in the comments section.

Podcast artwork and production by Wild Matt Daniels. Music courtesy of Little Hawk.

Hosts ratings for The Proposition

Wild Matt Daniels – 8

Mad Doc Dave – 9

Tennessee Two-Guns T-Bog – 7

 

Show notes:

Movie Podcast Network Meetup Event 2017!

We Deal in Lead – Episode One: Introduction to the Podcast and a review of Open Range

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Welcome to the Busted Trail Saloon. Behind the bar there’s whiskey, there’s ladies yonder, and the men at the poker table are from the We Deal in Lead Podcast. Folks from out of town may want to sit down and play a hand, or mayhap listen to an old timer spin a yarn or two. Whatever the reason for comin’ in, stick around, holster yer weapons, and rest your boots.

A part of the Movie Podcast Network, We Deal in Lead is a podcast focusing on westerns, big and small. From the golden era, featuring John Wayne, Glenn Ford, and James Stewart, to the Spaghetti’s with Clint Eastwood, and then off to hills the modern westerns like Silverado, Tombstone, and Appaloosa, we review and discuss the great wild west until the cows come home. Hell, we even get into some TV here and there.

In the first episode, the posse talks ’bout what the podcast is about, why come westerns, and then finally get around to choppin’ up and chewin’ on Open Range, starring Kevin Costner and Robert DuVall. Think ya’d like to contribute? Give a holler in the comments section.

Podcast artwork and production by Wild Matt Daniels. Music courtesy of The Little Falconer.

Hosts ratings for Open Range

Wild Matt Daniels – 10

Mad Doc Dave – 9

Tennessee Two-Guns T-Bog – 9

 

Show notes:

Movie Podcast Network Meetup Event 2017!