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How does this film fit thematically with the other Once Upon a Time films? How are Rod Steiger and James Coburn in the film? And have you ever seen such disgusting, ugly eating? Tune in to this week’s show to get the answers to these questions and more.

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"If it’s a revolution, it’s confusion. Where there’s confusion, a man who knows what he wants stands a good chance of getting it."

Sergio Leone really wanted to produce his next film after his western opus Once Upon a Time in the West, but unfortunately, no one would have it. They wanted him in the director’s chair. His reticence, paired with his delay in taking the reins, perhaps reflect in the output of his film Duck, You Sucker!, aka A Fistful of Dynamite, aka Once Upon a Time… The Revolution. It’s messier than his other films. It feels a bit more disorganized. And it feels a bit more political, which is strange coming from a filmmaker saying he doesn’t want to be political in his films. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue celebrating Leone’s Once Upon a Time trilogy with his 1971 film, Duck, You Sucker!.

We talk about why this film feels so different from his others and parse out what works here and what doesn’t. We look at the cast – notably Rod Steiger and James Coburn – and chat about their bad accents and what else they’re bringing to the table. (We also dig into the casting process to look at how they each got their roles.) We look at Ennio Morricone’s score and argue about whether it works or not. And we talk about the shifting tones within the film and debate if it works the way it’s constructed.

It’s a frustrating yet enjoyable film and certainly is one that gives us a lot of fodder for conversation. Check out the movie then tune in to this week’s show! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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