Brad Pitt in Andrew Dominik's "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"

This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Andrew Dominik's beloved cult western The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, starring Brad Pitt as legendary outlaw James and Casey Affleck as the awkward fan who ultimately kills him. Topics include the film's depiction of the American west, its treatment of celebrity and masculinity, career-best work from cinematographer Roger Deakins, and more.

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Links

“‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’: Andrew Dominik’s Visually Stupefying Exploration of One of America’s Oldest Myths,” Sven Mikulec, Cinephilia & Beyond

“Terrence Malick Thought It Was Too Slow: 10 Things Learned From The Revival Screening Of ‘The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford’,” Jordan Hoffman, IndieWire

“The voice of The Assassination of Jesse James revisits the mistreated masterpiece,” Kevin P. Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly