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Taylor Sheridan, who we dub Hollywood’s cowboy, is known for his groundbreaking work in film and TV. The Texan wrote Sicario and Hell or High Water , and created hit shows like Yellowstone , Mayor of Kingstown , and Tulsa King . With Yellowstone Season 5 Part 1 arriving, let’s explore his trademarks. Morality Moral ambiguity is foundational to much of Sheridan’s work, evident in the actions of the Dutton family in Yellowstone and Benicio del Toro’s assassin in Sicario . Characters frequently confront difficult choices, compelling them to navigate the grey areas between right and wrong, often abandoning their own ethics. Rugged landscapes Most of Sheridan’s stories are set against rugged or arid landscapes that enhance narratives and provide a sense of belonging for his characters. Titles like Yellowstone and Wind River illustrate how the scenery is as integral to humanity as the characters themselves. Violence and consequence Violence and its consequences align closely with his themes of morality, forcing characters to confront the harsh realities of their actions. From the infamous “Train Station” in Yellowstone , where individuals disappear without a trace, to the criminality in Hell or High Water , where violence stems from economic hardship, his narratives reveal the complex interplay between choice and consequence. TAYLOR SHERIDAN

What’s a movie you saw as a child that has left a lasting

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impression on you? Harry Potter. I had a strange childhood and those movies were my escape. I’d close my eyes and imagine I was at Hogwarts. To this day, Harry Potter marathons make me happy. What’s one of your all-time favourite movies, and why? Other than Harry Potter, it would be Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . Jack Sparrow has the greatest entrance in cinematic history, plus I LOVE the behind-the scenes stuff on the Blu-rays - invaluable for a film student. What’s one of your all-time favourite TV series, and why? The Blacklist with James Spader, I first started watching it because I recognised him from Boston Legal and I got hooked on it. The opening in season one really pulls you in. What have you been watching lately that you’d recommend? I’ve been trying to watch movies I wouldn’t normally watch, particularly older movies. I recently watched the Smokey and the Bandit trilogy. It was actually pretty good.

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BRITNEY SPAULDING @ JB Loganholme, QLD

What’s the best thing about working at JB? The team, definitely the team. Since starting at JB, my professional and personal life have both improved. I’ve made many friends, and the company has given me so many opportunities to progress. It’s been an amazing experience so far.

On The Radar

As we barrel towards the end of the year, December comes stacked with massive titles, including the long-awaited return of Beetlejuice, the terrifying rural thriller Speak No Evil , and the latest epic instalment of the Transformers franchise.

QUIZ

Q3 Who portrayed the teenager in I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957)? Q4 In which movie did Elvis Presley play a mixed race Native American? Q5 Which MGM film, based on a Broadway musical, featured the song “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun” ? Q6 In 1992 and 1994 respectively, who played the character Admiral James Greer? Q7 On whose original

story was the 1968 musical fantasy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang based? Q8 In which James Bond film did the actress Deborah Kerr portray Agent Mimi (alias Lady Fiona)? Q9 “To survive a war, you’ve gotta become war” is a famous quote from which 1985 movie character? Q10 Only three traditional westerns have won ‘Best Picture’ Oscars - titles please.

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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) was a groundbreaking film that follows two drag queens and a transgender woman travelling across Australia to perform at rural venues. It explores themes of identity, friendship, bigotry, and culture. The film’s

Q1 Which was the only X-rated movie to win a ‘Best Picture’ Academy Award? Q2 Who made cinematic history by becoming the very first woman to win an Academy Award for ‘Best Director’?

global success earned it an Academy Award for ‘Best Costume Design’, solidifying its status as a cultural touchstone. Now, 30 years later, director Stephan Elliott and the original cast are returning for an all-new adventure set in Australia and abroad, promising to be a fun, uplifting, timely and extravagant new chapter.

OCTOBER 2024 (Issue 240) ANSWERS - A1. American Graffiti A2. Diana Rigg in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service A3. James Dean for East of Eden and Giant (1955, 1956) A4. Joan Crawford A5. The Godfather (1972) A6. Full Metal Jacket (1987) A7. Casablanca (1942) A8. 2002 - Denzel Washington (‘Best Actor’); Halle Berry (‘Best Actress’), Sidney Poitier (‘Honorary Award’) A9. Vin Tanner (Steve McQueen) in The Magnificent Seven A10. The Hucksters - Deborah Kerr

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