Episode 40: Shane [1953] Movie Review (w. Indians Watching Cowboys)

Wósdéé Podcast

We review the movie Shane (1953). We talk about primitive accumulation, homesteading, agrarian capitalism, cattle industry, masculinity, and more. I've included time-stamps below and a link to 'Indian Watching Cowboys' podcast.

We show our appreciation for the script between discussions of themes and the plot.

CORRECTION:

@ 21:14 I say 'Five million' but it should be "500 Million".

(2:50)- Introduction

(6:11)- 'Make America Range Wars Again' and 'Chinese Weather Ballon' Tangents

(8:50)- How Racist was this movie?

(13:25)- Native Reservations, Cattle Industry, & Homestead Act

(20:00)- Homestead Act of 1862 & Its Consequences

(26:00)- Representation of Settler Camaraderie & Masculinity

(33:25)- The Confederate Figure and Western Movies

(38:35)- Guns and the Frontier

(43:25)- Settler-Colonial Class Interests/Clash

(46:15)- Representation of Masculinity and Femininity

(52:10)- The End of the Frontier Era(?)

(58:05)- Final Thoughts

Indians Watching Cowboys:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0YRoDtoyQWBgvYpw9ig06m