Ep603: The Last Ranch on the Left
Today, the Kicking the Seat Podcast and Keeping it Reel's David Fowlie review a film that’s actually premiering exclusively in theatres this weekend (i.e. no On Demand counterpart): Thomas Bezucha’s neo-Western thriller, Let Him Go!
Diane Lane and Kevin Costner star in a taut drama about two 1960s Montana ranchers who set out to rescue their grandson from an abusive stepfather. Their journey takes them to dark places where they encounter darker people, and the movie (based on Larry Watson’s 2013 novel) doesn’t flinch from the violence or the discomfort of impossible ethical dilemmas.
In this spoilerific conversation, Ian and David untangle the film's challenging timeline; marvel at the tonal tightrope Bezucha walks between touching, insightful family drama and new-century Texas Chainsaw Massacre; and heap praise on Lane's different brand of "Strong Female Character".
Also, the guys memorialize the late, great Sean Connery, and Ian invites you to watch the video version of this podcast, as well as join the “What If He Doesn’t Survive” crew LIVE this Sunday night (8:30 CST) for a round table review of the latest chapter in the Mandalorian saga!
Episode 603 is a dish best served cold-blooded!
Show Guide:
Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14
Intro: 0:14 - 3:21
Let Him Go Trailer: 3:21 - 5:38
Let Him Go Discussion: 5:38 - 1:12:44
Outro Music: 1:12:44 - 1:12:59
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