The Road to Sherwood 05 - Quigley Down Under
Guests: Duff and Rick
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In this episode, we saddle up and head Down Under to break down the 1990 Western adventure Quigley Down Under, starring Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, and Alan Rickman. We explore how this classic film flips the traditional Western formula by swapping the American frontier for the Australian outback, complete with breathtaking landscapes and high-stakes gunfights.
We’ll discuss Tom Selleck’s portrayal of Matthew Quigley, a sharpshooter with a strong moral code, and his clash with the sinister landowner Elliott Marston, played to perfection by Alan Rickman. Plus, we’ll dive into the film’s deeper themes, from colonialism and indigenous resistance to its unexpected humor and romance.
Was Quigley Down Under ahead of its time? How does it hold up today? And is Quigley’s final duel one of the most underrated shootouts in cinema history? Tune in as we take aim at all these questions and more!
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Duff: A Free PodcastRick: Swordboys
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