3:10 to Yuma - 1976: Rustling Up a New Russell Crowe and Christian Bale for a Gritty Western

Quantum Recast: Your Favorite Films, Recast In Different Years

What if '3:10 to Yuma' was recast in 1976?
Ever wondered how the dusty trails and lawless landscapes of a Western classic like "3:10 to Yuma" would fare against the disco-drenched backdrop of 1976? Saddle up with Cory, Nick, and Aly as they reimagine this modernized western in an era of auteurs and gritty, harsh truths. We're deep-diving into a decade of film that was ripe for a different kind of outlaw—an examination of the Western genre through the lens of a transformative year in cinema.
From the cultural shockwaves of "All the President's Men" to the underdog story that punched its way to our hearts in "Rocky," we draw parallels, conjure up hypotheticals, and highlight the performances that defined 1976. Our journey through the tumbleweeds isn't just about casting cowboys and gun-slinging galas; it's a salute to the icons of an era and the stories they told.
So grab your Stetson and join us for a ride through the old West, reimagined through the gritty prism of the '70s—it's an episode that promises no ghostbusting, but plenty of spurs and speculation.
(00:01:00)Intro
(00:02:34) About the Movie
(00:07:00)Useless Critic Stats
(00:20:41)1976 Box Office
(00:23:22)Oscars
(00:24:16)Other Notable Films
(00:30:12)Rules
(00:33:18)30 Seconds or Less Casting
MAIN CAST:
(00:40:09) Alice Evans
(00:45:09) Butterfield
(00:54:02) Charlie Prince
(01:03:38) William Evans
(01:13:35) Dan Evans
(01:25:06) Ben Wade
(01:37:06)Final Cast

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Hosts:
Cory Williams (@thelionfire)
Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)
Co-Hosts (Season 5):
Aly Dale (@alydale55)
Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)
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Voice of the Time Machine:
Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)

Editing by:
Nick Growall
Featured Music:
"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams
"Charmer" - Coat
"Revival" - Daniele Musto
"Pukka" - Bellodrone
"Kings and Queens" - Wicked Cinema
"Kiss the Cat" - Al Town
"Birdcage" - Al Town
"Passenger" - Abloom
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