Westworld: The Podcast

Love Ed Harris as a cowboy in black? Then you should watch “Appaloosa” (2008). Co-written, directed, and starring Ed Harris, this western is one that subverts just about every expectation. Craig and Jake discuss their general impressions (2:02), the brilliance of Viggo Mortensen (10:32), Virgile and Alli’s relationship (21:35), and their favorite parts of the movie (37:41).

Do you like watching Ed Harris as a cowboy? Good news! There's a whole movie where he does just that. Craig and Jake will be reviewing "Appaloosa" (2008). Here's a quick preview along with some news about the podcast.

If you have an HBO subscription, "Appaloosa" is available in the movie library right now for free.

Do you like watching Ed Harris as a cowboy? Good news! There’s a whole movie where he does just that. Craig and Jake will be reviewing Appaloosa (2008). Here’s a quick preview along with some news about the podcast.

If you have an HBO subscription, Appaloosa is available in the movie library right now for free.

"The Seven Samurai" (1954) is considered not only one of the greatest samurai films ever but one of the greatest films ever. Craig and Jake discuss the the film's history and Kurosawa's brilliance (1:36), our general impressions of the movie (20:05), the use of movement and weather (27:40), the women in the movie (30:12), "13 Assassins" (36:30), their favorite moments (39:47), and Craig's trip to Japan (43:18).

“The Seven Samurai” (1954) is considered not only one of the greatest samurai films ever but one of the greatest films ever. Craig and Jake discuss the the film’s history and Kurosawa’s brilliance (1:36), our general impressions of the movie (20:05), the use of movement and weather (27:40), the women in the movie (30:12), “13 Assassins” (36:30), their favorite moments (39:47), and Craig’s trip to Japan (43:18).

One of the big surprises of the "Westworld" finale was the reveal of what may be Samuraiworld. In honor of that momentous revelation, we are going to review one of the greatest samurai films of all time: "The Seven Samurai" (1954). Here's the preview.

One of the big surprises of the “Westworld” finale was the reveal of what may be Samuraiworld. In honor of that momentous revelation, we are going to review one of the greatest samurai films of all time: “The Seven Samurai” (1954). Here is a preview.

Here is our full interview with Ptolemy Slocum aka Sylvester. We discuss his improv background (2:20), how he ended up on "Westworld" and his amazing costume (9:16), his thought process behind the character of Sylvester (14:45), his off-screen friendship with Leonardo Nam (aka Felix) (23:11), what it was like being on the set (27:32), the prevalence of nudity (32:45), working with Thandie Newton (35:19), working with Billy Crystal in the "City Slickers" parody (39:43), a fun behind-the-scenes story (43:39), where he sees his character going in season 2 (46:56), and what it's like watching as a fan (51:20).

Here is our full interview with Ptolemy Slocum (aka Sylvester). We discuss his improv background (2:20), how he ended up on “Westworld” and his amazing costume (9:16), his thought process behind the character of Sylvester (14:45), his off-screen friendship with Leonardo Nam (aka Felix) (23:11), what it was like being on the set (27:32), the prevalence of nudity (32:45), working with Thandie Newton (35:19), working with Billy Crystal in the “City Slickers” parody (39:43), a fun behind-the-scenes story (43:39), where he sees his character going in season 2 (46:56), and what it’s like watching as a fan (51:20).

Ptolemy Slocum plays Sylvester, the ornery surgical tech in "Westworld." Craig was able to interview him. Here's a short preview of their discussion.