Minority Mindset

Let’s be honest, making a truly great Western is a huge challenge for any director, and it was especially difficult back in Hollywood’s heyday. While films like Dances With Wolves and The Searchers managed to capture the spirit, they required massive budgets and sprawling landscapes. George Stevens proved himself a true master of the genre back in 1956 with Giant, building on his earlier success with Shane. And looking back after 70 years, it’s clear to me that Taylor Sheridan’s current work isn’t just inspired by Stevens, it’s a direct continuation of his legacy. Sheridan is carrying the torch, and doing it brilliantly.

If you’ve watched Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys, you’ll recognize the time loop storyline in La Jetée.

After the HBO show High Maintenance, which he co-created with his ex-wife Katja Blichfeld and starred in, Ben Sinclair began a personal spiritual exploration. He’s explored various paths, visiting Hare Krishna temples, spending time with followers of Ram Dass in Hawaii, and learning about the Rajneesh movement (featured in the documentary Wild Wild Country). Now living in L.A. with his girlfriend, chef Jess Damuck, Sinclair is trying something new: sharing his experiences on Substack. He launched his Low Maintenance newsletter in December to document his efforts to quit smoking weed, describing the drug’s appeal as similar to a really addictive snack, like a new flavor of Chex Mix. He recently tried to resist a Buffalo-sandwich variety, but ultimately failed. “I definitely ate it,” he admits. Despite his attempts to quit, he expects to smoke again and enjoy it, at least in the moment.

Director: Tony Randel

On the Pete McMurray Show podcast, the host asked McTeer about her experience working on the upcoming TV series adapted from J.K. Rowling’s books. She then shared her thoughts, saying: