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Jethro Waters Exclusive Interview: "Gunfighter Paradise" (2025)
A Conversation with Jethro Waters.
In this episode, our panel—Eric Trommater, Erin Brown, Jennifer Trujillo, and Sila Blume—sits down with a true polymath of modern film: Jethro Waters. Jethro serves as the writer, director, editor, and cinematographer for his debut feature, Gunfighter Paradise. He even steps in front of the lens as the film’s lead actor under the nom-de-plume Braz Cubas. Together, we explore the grueling yet rewarding journey of bringing a first feature to life, the intentionality behind the film's striking visual language, and the technical artistry of the lenses and camera techniques used to capture it. We also engage in a broader dialogue on the future of independent cinema as it navigates the shifting tides of a streaming-dominated world.
Music Featured in This Episode:
Sci-Fi Music for YouTube Videos (No Copyright) – https://youtu.be/2a-VL1VoHJ0
Sid Hemphill: Complete Library of Congress Recordings 1941-1942 – https://youtu.be/cTjA1a1CjQs
Muddy Waters: Field Recordings 1941-1942 – https://youtu.be/co52GGV1SYc
Nouth Jazz - B. White (1920) – https://youtu.be/sB6jXSr7_wQ
Chapters:
0:00 Eric's Provocative Godard Comparison and Erin's AI Test
2:36 The Story Behind Jethro's Alias and Nancy Buirski 's Influence
8:58 Exploring Gunfighter Paradise's Religious Themes and Dark Humor
16:40 Geeking Out and Unpacking Gunfighter Paradise's Layered Visuals and Narrative Structure
27:52 Jethro Waters on Gun Culture and Southern American Identity
41:25 A Technical Dive into Gunfighter Paradise's Cinematography
59:35 Navigating the Independent Film Landscape and Building Community
1:10:58 The Film's Emotional Impact and the Mummified Cat Story
1:20:50 Jethro Waters' Future Projects and Podcast Preview for The Road to Godard
Connect With Us:
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Spotify: Listen on Spotify
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Future exclusive perks
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By Eric TrommaterA Conversation with Jethro Waters.
In this episode, our panel—Eric Trommater, Erin Brown, Jennifer Trujillo, and Sila Blume—sits down with a true polymath of modern film: Jethro Waters. Jethro serves as the writer, director, editor, and cinematographer for his debut feature, Gunfighter Paradise. He even steps in front of the lens as the film’s lead actor under the nom-de-plume Braz Cubas. Together, we explore the grueling yet rewarding journey of bringing a first feature to life, the intentionality behind the film's striking visual language, and the technical artistry of the lenses and camera techniques used to capture it. We also engage in a broader dialogue on the future of independent cinema as it navigates the shifting tides of a streaming-dominated world.
Music Featured in This Episode:
Sci-Fi Music for YouTube Videos (No Copyright) – https://youtu.be/2a-VL1VoHJ0
Sid Hemphill: Complete Library of Congress Recordings 1941-1942 – https://youtu.be/cTjA1a1CjQs
Muddy Waters: Field Recordings 1941-1942 – https://youtu.be/co52GGV1SYc
Nouth Jazz - B. White (1920) – https://youtu.be/sB6jXSr7_wQ
Chapters:
0:00 Eric's Provocative Godard Comparison and Erin's AI Test
2:36 The Story Behind Jethro's Alias and Nancy Buirski 's Influence
8:58 Exploring Gunfighter Paradise's Religious Themes and Dark Humor
16:40 Geeking Out and Unpacking Gunfighter Paradise's Layered Visuals and Narrative Structure
27:52 Jethro Waters on Gun Culture and Southern American Identity
41:25 A Technical Dive into Gunfighter Paradise's Cinematography
59:35 Navigating the Independent Film Landscape and Building Community
1:10:58 The Film's Emotional Impact and the Mummified Cat Story
1:20:50 Jethro Waters' Future Projects and Podcast Preview for The Road to Godard
Connect With Us:
YouTube: World Cinema History
Apple Podcasts: World Cinema History on Apple
Spotify: Listen on Spotify
X (Twitter): @etrommater
Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club
Support the show and get closer to the booth! Your contributions through Ko-fi help us keep the film history conversation alive. Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a massive difference.
Member Benefits Include:
Exclusive Bonus Episodes
Access to attend Live Recordings
Future exclusive perks
The high honor of having your name mispronounced on air (our sincerest apologies in advance!)
Join the club here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory