Aaron Eckhart on Playing a Western Hero, Movies Missing Morals and The Dark Knight

Описание: Aaron Eckhart and director Jesse Johnson join Sean Chandler for a deep dive into Thieves Highway, a modern Western that brings back old-school action, clear moral codes, and practical filmmaking.

From discussing why Hollywood has moved away from rugged genre films, to breaking down the brutal reality of practical stunts, to reflecting on the legacy of The Dark Knight and Harvey Dent — this interview explores why these kinds of stories still matter.

If you love classic Westerns, grounded action movies, or thoughtful conversations about filmmaking, morality, and character — this one’s for you.

00:00 Intro
00:36 A Modern Western With Old-School Values
01:13 Why Making a Western Still Matters
03:03 Aaron Eckhart on Playing a Moral Hero
04:07 Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight & Moral Parallels
05:36 Why Hollywood Abandoned These Movies
06:31 Westerns as American Poetry
07:56 Defining the Character on Set
09:06 Grounded Humanity in a Harsh World
10:00 Old-School Action & Practical Stunts
12:20 Aaron Eckhart Reflects on The Dark Knight
14:03 Why Action & Western Fans Will Love Thieves Highway
15:09 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up


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