A podcast about place & cinema

Utah on
Film

Welcome to Utah on Film — the podcast that dives into the cinematic world of the Beehive State. From blockbusters filmed amidst our stunning landscapes to stories set in our unique locales, we explore it all. We shine a spotlight on talented actors and directors from Utah and uncover the hidden gems that connect Hollywood to our great state. Whether you're a film buff or just curious about Utah's movie magic — you're in the right place.

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Monumental Visions

John Ford & the landscapes of the American West

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Sergeant Rutledge
8
Ep.

Sergeant Rutledge

Ford's bold Utah-set courtroom Western is part myth and part reckoning. A film about race, power, and who gets to tell the story of the West.

Feb 11, 2026

The Searchers
7
Ep.

The Searchers

Monument Valley's sweeping vistas meet Ethan Edwards' haunted stare in a film that still sparks debate about obsession and belonging.

Dec 10, 2025

Rio Grande
6
Ep.

Rio Grande

The final film in Ford's Cavalry Trilogy blends rivers, regimental songs, and family tensions into one lean and efficient Western.

Nov 26, 2025

Wagon Master
5
Ep.

Wagon Master

Ford's understated Western about a Mormon wagon train trades lone gunslingers for collective protagonists, using music and ritual to mythologize the journey west.

Nov 12, 2025

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
4
Ep.

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Sweeping Utah canyons and crimson buttes become the backdrop for Captain Nathan Brittles's last patrol in Ford's 1949 Technicolor spectacle.

Oct 29, 2025

Fort Apache
3
Ep.

Fort Apache

Monument Valley's towering spires frame a tale of honor, pride, and cultural collision in this 1948 Ford classic.

Oct 15, 2025

My Darling Clementine
2
Ep.

My Darling Clementine

Monument Valley's stark landscapes and the Tombstone legend collide in a lyrical tale of justice, memory, and mythology.

Oct 1, 2025

Stagecoach
1
Ep.

Stagecoach

Monument Valley and Utah's red rock canyons become an on-screen character in Ford's 1939 classic, elevating a modest B-Western into a genre-defining masterpiece.

Sep 17, 2025

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