Giddy up, 3CG fans! This week, the gang is taking on a classic western with the 1966 John Wayne film, "El Dorado". From shootouts to horseback rides, this movie has all the elements of a classic cowboy flick. So grab your cowboy hat and get ready for a rootin'-tootin' good time!
In this dusty old western, John Wayne stars as a gunslinger who teams up with his old friend (Robert Mitchum) to help a man reclaim his stolen land. If you're a fan of tired plots and even more tired acting, then this one's for you! Get ready for a heaping helping of corny one-liners, a cringe-inducing scene with James Caan, and enough horseback riding to make even Roy Rogers envious.
This episode is sure to be a hoot, with Matt leading the charge, Terry bringing the humor, and Hannah and Garrett offering their unique perspectives on the film. Will Terry survive a cattle drive? Will Matt ever learn to ride a horse? What surprising-insights will the gang uncover as they delve into "El Dorado"? Tune in to find out!
CW: Suicide/Suicidal Ideation Gun Violence Alcoholism Racism Outdated Language Vomiting Violence Against Women Toxic Masculinity
References
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IMDb. (n.d.). El Dorado (1966). Retrieved from IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061619/
Man of Yesterday. (2014, February 16). Movie Review – El Dorado (1966). Retrieved from Man of Yesterday: https://manofyesterday.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/movie-review-el-dorado-1966/
Meyer, M. (n.d.). El Dorado. Retrieved from Bechdel Test Movie List: https://bechdeltest.com/view/9577/el_dorado/
Movie Mistakes. (n.d.). El Dorado (1966). Retrieved from Movie Mistakes: https://www.moviemistakes.com/film1618
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Simpson, G. (2022, February 10). El Dorado: How Robert Mitchum’s huge gaffe was explained away by John Wayne. Retrieved from Express: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1562894/El-Dorado-John-Wayne-Robert-Mitchum
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