#078 - "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" - The Movie Sergio Leone Perfected After 3 Attempts

This week, we’re talking about THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY—the final film in “The Dollars Trilogy.” We’ll break down its themes, explore deeper meanings behind the scenes, and discuss character motivations. Plus, we’ll talk a little sh*t.

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY is about:  In the Southwest during the Civil War, a mysterious stranger, Joe (Clint Eastwood), and a Mexican outlaw, Tuco (Eli Wallach), form an uneasy partnership -- Joe turns in the bandit for the reward money, then rescues him just as he is being hanged. When Joe's shot at the noose goes awry during one escapade, a furious Tuco tries to have him murdered. The men re-team abruptly, however, to beat out a sadistic criminal and the Union army and find $20,000 that a soldier has buried in the desert.

Chapters:

00:00 Post movie reaction & rating

07:24 Comparing to the previous 2 movies

14:40 How the trilogy continued to outdo itself

17:06 Gray finally understands Clint Eastwood's character

19:14 The significance of the opening scene

24:16 Discussing the music

25:20 The secret meaning behind the title?

27:23 The funny moments you may have missed

32:11 The story behind the writing

35:18 The final standoff + ending discussion

42:28 Final thoughts 

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