Post‑War Westerns: The Moral Turn (with John Sanders)

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After WWII, the Western changed—heroes got complicated, communities got fragile, and violence carried consequences. Andy Nelson and John Sanders explore six key films: Red River, High Noon, Shane, Johnny Guitar, The Searchers, and 3:10 to Yuma.

Listen in one go or in chapters—this one’s built for deep listening over time.

Members: extended discussion on The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Gunfighter, Winchester ’73, Forty Guns, The Big Country, and Ride Lonesome.

🎬 Deep Dive

👤 Meet John Sanders (Appalachian State University)

🎥 Full Discussion on YouTube

🍿 Essential Films

Red River — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdHigh Noon — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdShane — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdJohnny Guitar — Apple TV • Amazon • LetterboxdThe Searchers — Apple TV • Amazon • Letterboxd3:10 to Yuma — <a...