John Ford 1962-1972 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 3)

John Ford 1962-1972 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 3)

Born in the 19th century, his career forged in the silent era, John Ford helped to invent the genre of the Western and still holds the record for the most Best Director Oscar wins of all time. Though he made films in all genres, and sometimes even tackled the same historical territory from different angles in different films, Ford had by the 1960s become synonymous with depictions of American history that honored maverick white men, while often villainizing, distorting or erasing Native Americans. In this episode, we will talk about the influence of Ford’s last masterpiece, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and will look at Ford’s last two films, which to some extent feel like “mea culpas” for the offenses of his earlier career: the revisionist Western Cheyenne Autumn, and the female-centric adventure film 7 Women. (00:00) John Ford, Master of Manifest Destiny (07:59) John Ford, Joan Didion and John Wayne (15:37) Honorary Navajo in Monument Valley (36:22) Printing the Legend (41:22) Hawaiian Holiday (46:37) The "Mea Culpa" Era (58:47) Noble Failure or Turkey? (01:01:30) A Liminal Lesbian Classic (01:10:01) "I don't like porn!" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Otto Preminger 1960-1979 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 7)

Otto Preminger 1960-1979 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 7)

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Flashback: Jean Seberg and Otto Preminger

Flashback: Jean Seberg and Otto Preminger

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Hitch’s most iconic decade – a decade of Technicolor grandeur and peril inflicted on famous blondes – came to an end in 1964 with Marnie, a critical and box office flop which wounded Hitchcock’s ego a...

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Flashback: Grace Kelly

Flashback: Grace Kelly

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Vincente Minnelli 1962-1976 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 5)

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Vincente Minnelli was the ultimate creature of the studio system, spending twenty years working for MGM and perfecting a distinct brand of big-budget, beautifully designed, often musical entertainment...

11 Feb 20251h 16min

Flashback: Lana Turner

Flashback: Lana Turner

This episode was originally released on December 1, 2015. Listen to help prep for the next episode of our new season, The Old Man is Still Alive. Lana Turner, the legendary "Sweater Girl" was one of M...

7 Feb 202550min

Howard Hawks 1955-1977 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 4)

Howard Hawks 1955-1977 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 4)

In the 1960s, many American directors saw their fortunes turn after they notched massive hits. In the case of Howard Hawks – a director who had thrived in virtually every Hollywood genre since the lat...

4 Feb 20251h 18min

Flashback: Bogey, Before Bacall

Flashback: Bogey, Before Bacall

This episode was originally released on September 9, 2014. Listen to help prep for the next episode of our new season, The Old Man is Still Alive. Humphrey Bogart is perhaps the most enduring icon of ...

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