Western of the Month
Western of the Month
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Western of the Month
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The show centers on Western film analysis through historical perspectives, discussing themes such as justice, redemption, and the evolution of the genre. Recent episodes include discussions on 'My Name Is Nobody' emphasizing humor and cultural critique, and 'The Red Stranger' focusing on morality and the lone gunman archetype.
Western of the Month
Join hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler for this month’s Western of the Month as they welcome special guest Megan Kate Nelson – historian, author, and western culture enthusiast – to break down two brand new TV westerns: Untamed and American Primeval.
Which one should you keep watching? Which captures the western spirit best? Megan shares her expert perspective, drawing from her background in Civil War and western history, while Jimmy and Lindsay add their own cowboy flair to the conversation.
About Megan Kate Nelson:
Megan is the author of Saving Yellowstone, The Three-Cornered War, Ruin Nation, and Trembling Earth. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, and more.
Learn more about her work here: megankatenelson.com
Follow Megan on Instagram: @megankatenelson
What’s your favorite new western? Drop it in the comments!
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