One of the great American character actors, Harry Dean Stanton had over 200 acting credits but only played the leading role in two films, and my guest Justin Schneider (a patron of the podcast) pitched his way onto the show to discuss them: 1984’s arthouse classic Paris, Texas and the underseen 2017 comedy-drama Lucky (Stanton’s final film to be released before his death).

Along the way we discuss the healing power of cinema, and how beloved Harry Dean was with filmmakers, actors and audiences.

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Harry Dean Stanton promoting Paris, Texas and Repo Man on Late Night With David Letterman, October 16, 1984

Trailer for Paris, Texas (Wim Wenders, 1984)

Trailer for Lucky (John Carroll Lynch, 2017)