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Tombstone Talk: Unpacking the Legend of Wyatt Earp
July 11, 2024
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In this episode, hosts Steve and Frank dive into the 1993 film 'Tombstone,' a star-studded Western featuring, among others, Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. The discussion covers the historical backdrop of the Earp brothers and their time in Tombstone, Arizona, the real-life personas versus their movie portrayals, and the film’s depiction of key events like the shootout at the O.K. Corral and the Vendetta Ride. The hosts also explore the nuanced characterizations, historical accuracies, and the movie's long-lasting impact. The episode is filled with engaging analysis, favorite scenes, and memorable lines from the film.
01:19 Overview of the Earp Brothers
02:08 Law Enforcement and the Wild West
06:11 The Wild West Fascination
10:40 Tombstone, Arizona: A Melting Pot
23:32 The Cowboys and the OK Corral
37:33 The Aftermath of the Shootout
37:35 Morgan and Virgil Earp's Fate
39:09 Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride
42:12 The Legend of Wyatt Earp
48:58 Character Analysis in 'Tombstone'
59:38 Historical Accuracy vs. Hollywood
01:07:22 Memorable Lines and Final Thoughts
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01:19 Overview of the Earp Brothers
02:08 Law Enforcement and the Wild West
06:11 The Wild West Fascination
10:40 Tombstone, Arizona: A Melting Pot
23:32 The Cowboys and the OK Corral
37:33 The Aftermath of the Shootout
37:35 Morgan and Virgil Earp's Fate
39:09 Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride
42:12 The Legend of Wyatt Earp
48:58 Character Analysis in 'Tombstone'
59:38 Historical Accuracy vs. Hollywood
01:07:22 Memorable Lines and Final Thoughts
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/5kipO0evAzg
You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:
https://atozhistorypage.start.page
www.beyondthebigscreen.com
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email: steve@atozhistorypage.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage
https://facebook.com/atozhistorypage
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Music Provided by:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Steve Guerra is a historian and podcaster who hosts three different shows. He started with the History of the Papacy Podcast in 2013. In 2017, Steve began Beyond the Big Screen, a podcast that delves into the fascinating stories behind films through lively interviews. His newest show, Organized Crime and Punishment, takes a deep dive into the roots, evolution, and impact of organized crime across different cultures and countries.