Dan and Jon are exploring New Mexico cinema (set, not shot) with the Gary Cooper western classic, High Noon. This Hollywood blacklisting allegory also showcases the talents of Grace Kelly, Katy Jurado, and Lloyd Bridges all in strong supporting roles. Dan and Jon talk a bit about the film's legacy and imagine how it could be brought back today.

Also, High Noon was JUST RELEASED on 4k Ultra HD Blu-Ray by Kino Lorber, featuring a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative and new audio commentaries from Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode & Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo.

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See what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as New Mexico

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