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The second film in our tribute to Robert Redford gave us the first time he was both director and star in the same story! In 1998's "The Horse Whisperer," based on the book by Nicholas Evans, we're introduced to the MacLean family - father Robert (Sam Neill), mother Annie (Kristin Scott Thomas), and daughter Grace (Scarlett Johansson). While out riding horses with her friend Judith (Kate Bosworth in her first film role), there is an accident involving a semi-truck, during which Judith is killed, Grace is critically injured, and her horse, Pilgrim, is stuck by the truck and also critically injured. Grace's right leg is partially amputated, and Pilgrim is so traumatized that no one can get near her. In the hope of healing Pilgrim, and by doing so help Grace to heal as well, Annie researches horse experts and comes across a "horse whisperer" in Montana named Tom Booker (Redford). After Booker turns down her request for help on the phone, Annie decides to force the issue and embarks on a cross-country trip with Grace and Pilgrim, headed for Booker's ranch. Upon arrival, Booker sees Grace and Pilgrim, puts two and two together, and agrees to try to help Pilgrim, provided Grace will assist him. Ultimately Grace agrees to help, although somewhat surly at the idea. Tom's brother, Frank (Chris Cooper) and his wife Diane (Dianne Wiest) convince Annie and Grace to come and stay on the ranch while Tom is working with Pilgrim. As Grace is befriended by Frank's young son Joe (Ty Hillman), Tom and Annie become closer as well. The sudden arrival of Robert on the farm, however, brings the feelings between Tom and Annie to a head, and forces all involved to confront the reality of the situation, including whether or not Pilgrim can, in fact, be cured. Plus, the gents unveil which two Humphrey Bogart films will make up the next pairing!

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We're turning to another tribute pairing this week, the second of fourth-quarter 2025. This time around, it's a celebration of the life and work of veteran actor and superstar Robert Redford, who passed away on September 16th, 2025. Directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Redford, 1972's "Jeremiah Johnson" tells one of the true-ish tale of the American frontier. Jeremiah Johnson (Redford), after serving in the U.S. Army, has chosen to embrace the life of a mountain man and heads deep into the Rocky Mountains to hunt and trap. After a rough start, he encounters Bear Claw (Will Geer), a trapper who specialized in grizzly bears. Taking Johnson in, he also takes him under his wing and orients him to life in the wilderness. While staying with Bear Claw, he meets the chief of the nearby Crow tribe of native Americans, Paints-His-Shirt-Red (Joaquin Martinez). After leaving the grizzly hunter, Jeremiah runs across the cabin of a family recently attacked by the Blackfoot tribe. "Crazy Woman," (Allyn Ann McLerie) and her son who Jeremiah dubs Caleb (Josh Albee) are the only survivors. When it becomes time to depart the farm, Crazy Woman demands that Jeremiah take Caleb with him, which he does. Jeremiah and Caleb discover a man buried to his chin in the dirt, who introduces himself as Del Gue (Stefan Gierasch), and Del convinces Jeremiah to help him get his belongings back from the Blackfoot. The encounter isn't to Jeremiah's satisfaction, so he and Caleb depart. They soon encounter members of the Flathead native American tribe, who treat them as guests of honor. Unknowingly, Jeremiah places the chief in a difficult position when he gives the chief the Blackfeet horses and scalps. To save his honor, the chief gives Jeremiah his daughter, Swan (Delle Bolton) in marriage. Over time, Jeremiah and Swan become close, and both are dedicated to taking care of Caleb, who still hasn't spoken aloud since he was separated from his Mother. But a chance encounter with a Reverend and a troop of U.S. Army Cavalry soon upends Jeremiah's life and sets him on the path that created the legend of "Liver-Eater Johnson," whose story is the basis for this film!

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The last of the original horror franchises is the topic of this episode as we finish 2025's Halloween celebration! Directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written y Victor Miller and Ron Kurz, 1980's "Firday the 13th" introduced the world to Camp Crystal Lake and the myth of Jason! Our story begins in 1958, when we see what we'll come to realize is the first killing at Camp Crystal Lake. The film then flashes forward to 1979 and the camp's grand re-opening after many years of being shuttered. Annie (Robbi Morgan), the camp's cook, is headed in for the summer. After chatting with the locals, she's dropped off near the camp where she gets another ride. Unfortunately, this last ride turns out to be her last ride. The scene then changes to Camp Crystal Lake where the new owner, Steve Christy (Peter Brouwer), is finalizing plans to open for the summer. Assisted by counselors Alice (Adrienne King), Marcie (Jeannine Taylor), Jack (Keven Bacon, in only his 5th film role), Bill (Harry Crosby), Brenda (Laurie Bartram), and Ned (Mark Nelson), typical teen hijinks ensue... until the counselors start dying, one-by-one. But who is killing the members of Camp Crystal Lake and why? When the killer's identity is revealed, so is the full lore that the entire franchise is based on! Plus, stick around for the (real?) ending! Also starring Ronn Carroll, Ron Millkie, Walt Gorny, and Betsy Palmer! Finally, the trio reveal which two films they'll be reviewing in their tribute to veteran actor and Hollywood superstar Robert Redford!

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It's Halloween time again, and we're looking at the last two original horror franchises we haven't done yet! First up - a story that starts off a thriller, turns to horror, and then clips into the realm of science fiction as well! Written and directed by Don Coscarelli, 1979's "Phantasm" kicks off with a cemetery, an amorous couple, and a stabbing, which provides the reason for our protagonists, Mike (A. Michael Baldwin), Jody (Bill Thornbury), and Reggie (Reggie Bannister) to arrive at Morningside Funeral Home and Cemetery for the funeral services. While Mike and Reggie attend as guests, Jody is spying from the nearby woods, and witnesses the funeral director, someone referred to only as "The Tall Man," (Angus Scrimm), pick up the body-filled coffin by himself and deposit it in the hearse. Of course, neither Mike nor Reggie believe him, so Jody begins a quest to find proof that something strange is going on at the funeral home. Only after witnessing the death of the graveyard's caretaker (Kenneth V. Jones) after he's impaled on a chrome-sphere that sprouts blades and a drill, and chopping the Tall Man's fingers off, does Jody have sufficient proof to convince Mike and Reggie. The inevitable showdown between the trio and the Tall Man can only end one way... but who will emerge victorious? Also starring Kathy Lester, Terrie Kalbus, and Mary Ellen Shaw.

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