• Tarantino’s "Hangout Movie": Why "Rio Bravo" Still Resonates | Chatting with Andrew Patrick Nelson

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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Tarantino’s "Hangout Movie": Why "Rio Bravo" Still Resonates | Chatting with Andrew Patrick Nelson

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  • I spoke with the legendary Andrew Patrick Nelson, film historian and chief curator of Western Spirit, Scottsdale's Museum of the West.Discover why "Rio Bravo" is more than just a Western—it’s a cinematic response to the Hollywood politics of its time and a favorite of director Quentin Tarantino, who calls it his ultimate “hangout movie.” Directed by Howard Hawks, this 1959 John Wayne classic was crafted as a deliberate counterpoint to "High Noon," a film that both Hawks and Wayne saw as undermining traditional Western heroism. Instead of a sheriff abandoned by his town, *Rio Bravo* features a self-reliant team of professionals who stand together against the odds. Join us as we explore the film’s unique charm, its subtle but sharp commentary on loyalty and self-reliance, and how it flipped Hollywood’s political scripts in an unforgettable way. Featuring legendary performances by Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, and Walter Brennan, "Rio Bravo" set a new standard in Westerns and left a lasting legacy.
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