Rio Poddo #2 - Stagecoach (1939)

RIO PODDO continues with the second of the CORE WESTERNS, which is, of course, John Ford's landmark 1939 film Stagecoach. Really happy to have discussed this one! We talk a lot about it + Ford's outsize influence on the Western genre. Follow Michael here: https://linktr.ee/sharkeyflor CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction to Stagecoach and Its Significance 00:07:24 Class Relations 00:19:18 The Myth of American Unity 00:39:21 Redemption Arcs 00:53:57 The Politics of John Ford and John Wayne 01:18:14 Race and Class 01:29:00 Recommendations and close