Episode 40: Shane [1953] Movie Review (w. Indians Watching Cowboys)

Apr 3, 2023
1h 4m

Episode Description

We review the movie Shane (1953). We talk about primitive accumulation, homesteading, agrarian capitalism, cattle industry, masculinity, and more. I've included time-stamps below and a link to 'Indian Watching Cowboys' podcast.

We show our appreciation for the script between discussions of themes and the plot.

CORRECTION:

@ 21:14 I say 'Five million' but it should be "500 Million".


(2:50)- Introduction

(6:11)- 'Make America Range Wars Again' and 'Chinese Weather Ballon' Tangents

(8:50)- How Racist was this movie?

(13:25)- Native Reservations, Cattle Industry, & Homestead Act

(20:00)- Homestead Act of 1862 & Its Consequences

(26:00)- Representation of Settler Camaraderie & Masculinity

(33:25)- The Confederate Figure and Western Movies

(38:35)- Guns and the Frontier

(43:25)- Settler-Colonial Class Interests/Clash

(46:15)- Representation of Masculinity and Femininity

(52:10)- The End of the Frontier Era(?)

(58:05)- Final Thoughts


Indians Watching Cowboys:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0YRoDtoyQWBgvYpw9ig06m



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