EASTWOOD: WHITE BRONCO, BILLY'S HEART

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S3 E9 WHITE BRONCO, BILLY'S HEART

One of Clint's most ambitious films prior to Unforgiven,  1990's WHITE HUNTER, BLACK HEART is covered here in detail.  A roman a clef about John Huston prepping The African Queen, toxic masculinity, white imperialism, and malignant narcissism all fuel Eastwood's studied take on Huston's patrician airs. Jeff Fahey appears as foil to Clint's destructive spiral in trying to bag an Elephant. Possibly Clint's most daring role as an actor his entire career. Is his aim true or is he gored by hubris?

1980's Bronco Billy was a gentle turn from Eastwood's until-then screen persona of cynical loner tough guy. Here he plays a... well, a loner tough guy, yeah, granted, but NOT a cynic. He plays the title role - a captain or king or head ramrod - of a band of misfits putting on western shows in Idaho/Montana. It collects so many actors from Eastwood's 70's output it is as close to The Avengers as Clint will ever get. Co-star/paramour Sondra Locke's performance does the film few favors, but it remains well-regarded by most Eastwood enthusiasts. But who cares about them? WHAT DO WE THINK? We are joined by podcast fave Thomas to get to it.

A few major disagreements this episode. Does anyone cry as a result?

Big tusker energy this episode!

BRONCO BILLY 00:03:46

WHITE HUNTER, BLACK HEART 00:40:52