Have you ever been lost in the wilderness, with only a fellow hustler and a brother-father figure to light your way out? Enter Mike — a male prostitute selling his wares in the Northwest United States. His toughest challenge isn’t his profession, but his quest to find love wherever he can.

Join us as we travel the open road with Mike (River Phoenix) and Scott (Keanu Reeves) in Gus Van Sant’s 1991 miracle, My Own Private Idaho. Our journey spans from Portland to Seattle, Idaho to Rome, and back again.

Original Montana Film Guide is a show about movies partially or wholly made in Big Sky Country — and this episode takes a scenic detour “off-road” for a change of scenery, but not too far from home. Artwork by our amazing co-host ⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney Blazon⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Have you ever been entangled with a naughty person? One who may or may not have conned a steel plant out of $1.9 million?

Fortunately, you might be able to Nicolas Cage your way out of this mess... or can you?

Find out in the latest episode of OMFG: A Show About Movies Made Partially or Wholly in Montana.

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The Original Montana Film Guide (OMFG) is a show about movies made partially or entirely in Montana. In this episode, we discuss Nebraska (2013), following Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) on a cross-country journey with his son David (Will Forte). It’s a story of self-discovery, old love, a $1,000,000 promise, and the courage to act when you're at a crossroads.

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Original Montana Film Guide is a show about movies made partially or entirely in Montana. Join Big Sky Country residents Daniel Mrgan, Courtney Blazon, Larkin Matoon and me, Josh Quick, for a fun romp through the 1955 film Timberjack—an adventure filled with unsavory villains, questionable saloons, a flatline hero, a drunk attorney, and the best dog in the whole world.

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A 2016 documentary on the mystery man himself—David Lynch. Born in Missoula, though not raised here—earthly origins, sure, but somehow he always felt otherworldly. What more can really be said about this mystical director, now recently passed? Is there insight here, dear listener? Some kind of clue?

Join Daniel Mrgan, Courtney Blazon, Lauren Norby, and me—Josh Quick—as we talk through Lynch’s life, his work, and the near-impossible task of pulling any concrete answers from such a strange and elusive creator.

The Original Montana Film Guide is a show dedicated to movies made partially or entirely in Montana. Join hosts Lauren Norby, Daniel Mrgan, and Josh Quick as they dig into a wild 90s romp featuring Beethoven, Missy, and the lovable Conner family. It’s a live-action cartoon full of heart, chaos, and yes—even a hot dog eating contest.

The Original Montana Film Guide is a podcast about movies made partially or entirely in Montana.

In this episode, we explore Richard Linklater’s first film, It’s Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books—a quiet, wandering piece filmed in part in Missoula, Montana.

Missoula-based artists Courtney Blazon, Tony Gregori, and Josh Quick discuss the film’s meditative pace, its visual poetry, and the journey of a young filmmaker as he drifts from Texas to Montana in search of meaning. Bonus review at the end of the episode of Linklater’s commentary with Courtney.

The "Original Montana Film Guide" Podcast zeros in on cinema with a connection to Montana, whether wholly or partially filmed there. In this episode, hosts Josh Quick, Lauren Norby, and Daniel Mrgan, with their buddy and comic book artist Tony Gregori, dive into "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory." The team reminisces about vintage action heroes and the old-school charm of local video rental stores. Their lively discussion spans topics from the real-world utility of pepper spray to Steven Seagal's dynamics with his fellow actors, and the essential craft of delivering memorable one-liners in villainous moments. #omfgpod

The "Original Montana Film Guide" is a cinematic-focused series that delves into movies filmed entirely or in part in Montana. Hosts Josh Quick, Lauren Norby, and Daniel Mrgan, alongside their friend and artist Theo Ellsworth, dive into the film "Damnation Alley," encountering unexpected surprises. Their review takes them through a post-apocalyptic landscape filled with giant scorpions, eerie mannequins, and an anticipated love triangle that fizzles out amidst the backdrop of nuclear desolation. The adventure becomes perilous as they traverse a desert in what is arguably the most awesome vehicle ever conceived. Embark on this dystopian journey with them, where the vibe is akin to wandering through a wasteland with a group of wild, cannibalistic hillbillies. #omfgpod