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First Cow (2020)
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
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Overview
In the 1820s, a taciturn loner and skilled cook travels west to Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two team up on a dangerous scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner’s prized Jersey cow – the first, and only, in the territory.
Rated PG-13 | Length 122 minutes
Actors
John Magaro | Orion Lee | Toby Jones | Ewen Bremner | Scott Shepherd | Gary Farmer | Lily Gladstone | Alia Shawkat | Dylan Smith | Ryan Findley | Manuel Rodriguez | Patrick D. Green | Jared Kasowski | René Auberjonois | Jean-Luc Boucherot | Jeb Berrier | John Keating | Don MacEllis | Todd A. Robinson | Kevin-Michael Moore | Eric Martin Reid | Ted Rooney | Phelan Davis | Mike Wood | Sabrina Mary Morrison | Mitchell Saddleback | Mary Ann Perreira | T. Dan Hopkins | James Jones | James Ridley
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2020 | TV | Blu-ray | Library | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Finally got this from the library after a long waitlist so I had to get it back since it’s a high demand title. I really love Kelly Reichardt’s style of filmmaking. This feels in the same vein as her MEEK’S CUTOFF but mainly due to the old west period. But it does share some of the quiet contemplative qualities. Would’ve loved to see this on the big screen to bathe in those rusty autumn hues. Really nice performances all around even in the small bit roles. John Magaro is terrific as Cookie and gives a warm Shia LaBeouf vibe.
Watched the 26 minute BTS/making-of featurette as well. Lots of neat filmmaking talk in how they shot day for night and did the setups out in the woods around Portland. The two leads also got to share their experience working on the movie. Really good stuff.
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