Listen "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"
Episode Synopsis
Exploring the intersection of legend, loneliness, and legacy. This movie review unpacks the brooding tension between Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, who portrays the iconic outlaw Jesse James, and indie actor Casey Affleck, whose haunting performance as the conflicted Robert Ford earned him critical acclaim. From Fight Club to Moneyball, Pitt’s evolution as an actor shines here, while Affleck—known for roles in Gone Baby Gone and Manchester by the Sea—channels vulnerability and obsession with chilling precision.We discuss the film's poetic visuals through a lens of cinema podcast commentary, praise Roger Deakins' cinematography, and reflect on the melancholic score by Nick Cave. As part of our regular film critique series, we question what it means to chase fame and how betrayal can immortalize or erase. Whether you're here for a film breakdown of Western myths or to hear how this fits into the broader careers of two powerhouse performers, this episode delivers.So grab your headphones, cue up the podcast episode, and ride with us through the cinematic terrain of betrayal, broken dreams, and bullets. Share this pod with your friends and buy our merch: https://www.bonfire.com/tta-rebrand/
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