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Dances with Wolves

Jul 21, 2024

Kevin Costner joins to discuss his iconic film Dances with Wolves, his risky career choices, and the challenges of making a 3-hour epic. Topics include voiceover narration impact, career trajectories of actors, influence on Western films, behind-the-scenes challenges of filming, and comparisons to other Best Picture winners.

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Exploring Passion Projects of Mega Filmmakers and Career Trajectories of Kevin Costner and Ben Affleck

02:05 • 15min

Shopping at Quince and Kevin Costner Films

Kevin Costner's Journey to Acting

Kevin Costner's Early Career and Iconic Film Choices

28:51 • 17min

Analysis of 'Dances with Wolves' and Top Movies of 1990

46:04 • 10min

Oscar Wins and Movie Risks by Leading Men

Finding the Right Doctor on Dokdok

01:05:09 • 2min

Filming challenges and decisions in South Dakota for a movie set in Comanche country

01:06:39 • 3min

The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'

01:09:10 • 4min

Analysis of John Williams' Score and Box Office Success of Home Alone

01:13:25 • 2min

Exploring the Intense Opening Scene of 'Dances with Wolves'

01:15:13 • 2min

Analysis of Movie Scenes and Actor Performances

01:16:46 • 18min

Exploring Portrayal of Rival Tribes and Age Dynamics in the Movie

01:35:00 • 4min

Capturing a Buffalo Hunt Scene

01:39:00 • 3min

Exploring the Impact of 'Dances with Wolves'

01:41:43 • 15min

Box Office Results and Movie Discussions

01:56:14 • 6min

Remembering Carl Reiner Through Movie Guessing Game

02:02:01 • 12min